Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler aspen. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2009 Chrysler Aspen airbags problems
severe 10 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
2crashes
3injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 10 airbags complaints filed for the 2009 Chrysler Aspen, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 100,000-125,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Airbags accounts for 25% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 3 categories tracked.
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 9 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
The failure pattern owners describe
The 10 complaints break into two distinct problems. Two owners experienced actual crashes where the front airbags failed to deploy. In the first incident, the vehicle hit ice, lost control on a curve, and the driver struck the steering wheel hard enough to require medical attention; the dealer later inspected it and found it performed as designed. In the second, the owner was run off the road, hit an object, and suffered facial injuries and temporary unconsciousness when the airbag didn't fire; her children also required ambulance treatment.
The remaining eight complaints center on the Takata recall itself—specifically that Chrysler issued recall notices (campaigns 16V352000 and 16V947000) but failed to supply the replacement parts to dealers for months or over a year. Owners describe being unable to schedule the repair and receiving no timeline from the manufacturer for parts delivery. One owner noted the delay was unacceptable for a "potentially deadly issue" nearly a year after notification. Dealers couldn't proceed without parts; the manufacturer created what complainants call a "parts distribution disconnect."
Same Chrysler Aspen airbags reports on nearby years: 2007 · 2008
Failure modes owners describe
Airbag non-deployment in frontal/side-impact crashes
Two crash incidents where front airbags failed to deploy despite impact forces sufficient to fracture tires, cause loss of vehicle control, and result in occupant head/face trauma against the steering wheel. Both incidents involved vehicles subject to Takata recall campaigns.
When: During crash events; mileage unknown
Symptoms owners cite: Airbags did not deploy on impact; Driver/occupants struck steering wheel and dashboard; Occupant injuries including facial trauma and temporary unconsciousness; Vehicle treated as total loss in one incident
Repairs/costs cited: One vehicle examined by dealer and determined to have performed as designed; not repaired. Second vehicle not brought to dealer or manufacturer; treated as total loss.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Vehicles were subjects of NHTSA campaigns 16V947000 and 16V352000 (Takata airbag recalls). In one case, dealer inspection found no defect. Manufacturer response to crash incident was pending at time of complaint.
Delayed recall remedy parts availability
Eight complaints report that replacement parts for the Takata recall (campaign 16V352000 and 16V947000) were not available from the manufacturer for extended periods, preventing dealers from completing the recall repair. Owners report delays exceeding a year in some cases, with no timeline provided by the manufacturer for parts availability.
When: Recall notices sent in 2016; complaints filed through mid-2017 without parts becoming available
Symptoms owners cite: Recall notification received but unable to schedule repair; Parts listed as unavailable by dealers; No specific delivery date provided by manufacturer; Manufacturers delayed response to owner inquiries
Repairs/costs cited: No repairs performed due to parts unavailability. Owners were unable to obtain replacement airbag systems or related components.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Chrysler issued recall notices for campaigns 16V352000 and 16V947000 but failed to supply replacement parts in reasonable timeframes, creating a parts distribution disconnect. Manufacturer advised no specific parts delivery timeline in multiple cases.
Synthesized from 10 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
Takata recall, notice received, dealers fail to repair this life threatening defect
I received and responded to a recall notice in july 23, 2016. To date, they still have not contacted me for repair. What are my options?
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler aspen 4x4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags) and stated that the remedy and parts were not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair with the dealer. The manufacturer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The contact had not experienced…
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2009 Chrysler Aspen?
It's a meaningful issue. 10 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Based on the 10 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 100,000 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2009/Chrysler/Aspen.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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