I HAD TROUBLE WITH A HUMMING NOISE AND POPPING UNDER MY VEHICLE FOR A FEW MONTHS. THE HUMMING GOT SO LOUD THAT WE COULD NOT HEAR EACH OTHER TALK TO ONE ANOTHER AT ALL. IT POPPED PULLING OUT, GOING AROUND A CURVE, GOING BACKWARDS, OR SLOWING DOWN. THE HUMMING STOPPED ALL OF A SUDDEN AFTER IT GOT VERY LOUD. MY ASPEN THEN FELL TOWARD THE RIGHT SIDE AND SMOKE STARTED SHOOTING OUT FROM THE PASSENGER BA…
2009 Chrysler Aspen powertrain problems
moderate 10 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
FOR NO KNOWN REASON MY 2009 CHRYSLER ASPEN 4X4 WILL ENGAGE ON ITS OWN, I HAVE REPEATEDLY TAKEN IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP (WHICH BY THE WAY IS HORRIBLE) THEY CAN NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS . HOWEVER SINCE I HAVE A LIFETIME WARRANTY THEY HAVE CLAIMED I NEED EVERY SINGLE PART COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY WITH NOT RESULTS. THE FIRST TIME I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP REGARDING THIS I WAS TOLD TO BRING…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHRYSLER ASPEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN) HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE TIME FOR REPAIR. THE RECALL NOTIFICATION WAS RECEIVED BY THE CONTACT SEVERAL MONTHS AGO. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO OBTAIN THE PART FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
MY HUSBAND'S TRUCK AND MY ASPEN ARE BOTH AFFECTED BY THE N08 RECALL FOR REAR AXLE PINION NUT. WE RECEIVED THE FIRST NOTICE OF THIS RECALL SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, BUT THE NOTICE TOLD US THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND THAT WE WOULD RECEIVE A SECOND NOTICE WHEN THEY WERE. WE HAVE NOW RECEIVED THE SECOND NOTICE AND I HAVE CALLED OUR LOCAL DEALER, SOUTHERN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP, IN…
CHRYSLER CASE #: 29959728 VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CHRYSLER ASPEN LIMITED 4X2 SPORT UTILITY 4-DOOR I ATTEMPTED TO REACH OUT TO MY CASE MANAGER HALEY AND MY LINK HAS BEEN DISABLED AND HER VOICEMAIL HAS YESTERDAY'S DATE. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A CALL TODAY FROM ANYONE AT CHRYSLER CORP REGARDING MY CASE. I DID SPEAK TODAY WITH MOPAR VEHICLE PROTECTION AND THEY STATED WHEN CHRYSLER PLACED THE MAX CARE C…
AS REQUESTED BY JAKE - CHRYSLER CORP, CC#: 29959728 I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR REPAIRS LAST THURSDAY. MATT RICHARDSON CALLED ON FRIDAY STATING THAT THE REAR END BARRINGS HAVE COME APART ON THE CAR AND THAT THEY NOT ONLY NEED TO REPLACE THE BARRINGS, THEY NEED TO DO AN ENTIRE OVERHAUL OF THE ENTIRE REAR END. HE EXPLAINED THEY WILL BE REPLACING THE PINION NUT WHICH WAS THE N08 RECALL PERFORMED LAST YEAR, …
I FILED A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE PINION NUT AND REAR BEARINGS ISSUE TO THE NHTSA PINION NUT RECALL - N08 - POWER TRAIN/DRIVELINE/DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. WHILE STATELINE CHRYSLER REPRESENTATIVE, MATT RICHARDSON, DOES NOT FEEL THAT THE ISSUE IS RELATED TO THE PINION NUT RECALL, I STRONGLY DISAGREE. THE REASON STATED FOR THE WHEN I PRESS THE GAS THAT MY CAR MAKES NOISE WHICH APPEARS TO BE COMING FROM THE FR…
DESCRIPTION TO BE SENT BY EMAIL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THIS TRANSMISSION. DESCRIPTION EMAIL WILL BEAR THIS TEMPORARY FILE NUMBER. ON A WEEKDAY SOMETIME IN MAY 2014, I STOPPER AT A STOP SIGN, WITHOUT HE ENGINE FULLY HEATED UP, TURNED THE WHEEL OVER TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AND PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. DESPITE THE FACT THAT I HAD DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, APPROXIMATELY 5% OF TRAVEL, THE ENG…
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2009 Chrysler Aspen?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 10 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain 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 powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain 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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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