Chrysler Aspen problems
244 owner complaints with NHTSA, no active recalls. Here's where owners say it breaks.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.
- Reliability score 7.4/10 — around the segment average
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
Every time I fill up my gas tank the gas pump shuts off normally but when I remove the gas nozzle from my tank a huge amount of gas comes spewing out and sprays the side of my truck as well as the gas pump. It sometimes sprays out as much as four feet away. This is a major fire…
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Chrysler aspen. The contact stated that while adding gasoline to her fuel tank the gasoline would spill back out. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor had the vehicle been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000. Updated…
I have an 2007 Chrysler aspen with 41,000 miles on it. We bought it three months ago and I've had a problem filling the vehicle with fuel everytime. On several attempts to fill the gas tank, after the automatic shut off in the fuel nozzle trips, a very large amount of fuel will…
Fuel overflows from gas tank on 2007 Chrysler aspen, after station pump auto shuts off. This occurs 100% of the time at any gas station. Problem is not yet corrected, appointment with dealer this weekend. This has occurred for roughly the past 2-3 months. *tr
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Under investigation 2 open at NHTSA
NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. EA21002 on NHTSA →
NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. EA15001 on NHTSA →
How NHTSA investigations work, and what's open now →
Common questions
Is the 2007 Chrysler Aspen reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.4 out of 10 based on 244 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Chrysler Aspen is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2007 Chrysler Aspen?
The 2007 Chrysler Aspen is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Reliability score 7.4/10 — around the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2007 Chrysler Aspen?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is fuel system, with 64 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 50,011 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,200 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The fuel system is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,200 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 50,011 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Chrysler Aspen has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2007 Chrysler Aspen?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 244 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,200, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.