Aspen
Chrysler Aspen: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Chrysler Aspen2006–2008
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2006–2008 |
| Engines | Petrol 4,7–5,7 L (175–280 kW) Otto-Hybrid 5,7 L (250 kW + 44 kW) |
| Wheelbase | 3,030 mm |
| Length | 5,101 mm |
| Width | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,887 mm |
| Kerb weight | 2,207–2,287 kg |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2009 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2007–2009 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2007–2009 | 5.7 L, 8 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2007–2009 | 5.7 L, 8 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009 | 5.7 L, 8 cyl hybrid | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2008 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2008 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2009 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 15.7–16.8 L/100 km | 18.1–19.6 L/100 km | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km |
| 2007–2009 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 15.7–16.8 L/100 km | 16.8–18.1 L/100 km | 12.4–13.8 L/100 km |
| 2007–2009 | 5.7 L, 8 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 15.7 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km |
| 2007–2009 | 5.7 L, 8 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 16.8–18.1 L/100 km | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km |
| 2009 | 5.7 L, 8 cyl hybrid · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2007–2009 |
| Powertrains | Petrol, Flex-fuel, Hybrid |
| Engine displacement | 4.7–5.7 L |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| Configurations listed | 15 |
| Start-stop system | Yes |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2007–2009 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel and propulsion | 183 | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Airbags | 108 | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Electrical system | 48 | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 40 | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Engine and cooling | 34 | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Steering | 31 | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Suspension | 14 | 2007, 2008 |
| Seat belts | 12 | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Brakes | 10 | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Stability and traction control | 9 | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2007–2009: 443 complaints, 29 with a crash and 6 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.