IllustrationWHEN YOU FILL UP THE GAS TANK FULL, THE PUMP SHUTS OFF, AND THEN WHEN YOU PULL OUT THE PUMP GAS EXPLODES OUT ALL OVER. IT ACTUALLY SHOOTS OUT GAS, FROM THE GAS TANK, SPEWING OUT EVERYWHERE. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. THIS SAFETY ITEM NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER IN A RECALL. *KB
2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
70–25K
1325–50K
1450–75K
675–100K
10100–150K
3150K+
53 reports with mileage · 15 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 21 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 16 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 13 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
3 crash reports0 fire reports3 injury reports
What owners actually said
68 reportsTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH OVER RAILROAD TRACKS, SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND ONCE THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS LATER WHILE DRIVING OVER …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH OVER RAILROAD TRACKS, SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND ONCE THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS LATER WHILE DRIVING OVER RAILROAD TRACKS AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE TIE ROD ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND AGAIN THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIE ROD WAS FRACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER DRIVING IN REVERSE OUT OF A PARKING SPACE THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WOULDN'T MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO STATED THE FRONT, LEFT AND RIGHT TIE ROD ENDS HAD FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER DRIVING IN REVERSE OUT OF A PARKING SPACE THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WOULDN'T MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO STATED THE FRONT, LEFT AND RIGHT TIE ROD ENDS HAD FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 48,000.
THE GAS TANK KEEPS OVERFLOWING WHEN FILLING UP. *TT
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING, FUEL WOULD SPILL OUT FROM THE FUEL FILLER NECK. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING, FUEL WOULD SPILL OUT FROM THE FUEL FILLER NECK. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 28,000.
SIGNIFICANT OVER FLOW OF FUEL WHEN FILLING AT GAS STATION. AUTOMATIC TRIGGER RELEASE ONLY DEPLOYS AFTER FUEL DISCHARGES FROM FUEL TANK. MANUAL FILLING WORKS NO BETTER. CONSIDERABLE WASTAGE AS WELL AS FIRE HAZARD. *TR
FUEL SPLASHES OUT OF FILL PORT WHEN AUTOMATIC NOZZLE SHUTS OFF DURING FILLING OF FUEL TANK. *TR
EVERY TIME I TRY TO FILL THE TANK ON MY 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN GAS SPLASHES OUT OF THE FILLER NECK AFTER THE NOZZLE HAS STOPPED. THIS HAPPENS AT STATIONS WITH VAPOR RECOVERY AND WITHOUT. *TR
2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN SPITS GAS INTO THE AIR 3 FEET AFTER THE GAS PUMP AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS OFF. CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY, AND POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. THE PROBLEM BEGAN ABOUT THE TIME THE WARRANTY WENT OFF. CHRYSLER SAYS THE CAR REQUIRES A NEW GAS TANK, AND WILL NOT HONOR THE REPAIR, COST TO REPAIR IS $330 PARTS PLUS LABOR TO INSTALL…
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2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN SPITS GAS INTO THE AIR 3 FEET AFTER THE GAS PUMP AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS OFF. CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY, AND POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. THE PROBLEM BEGAN ABOUT THE TIME THE WARRANTY WENT OFF. CHRYSLER SAYS THE CAR REQUIRES A NEW GAS TANK, AND WILL NOT HONOR THE REPAIR, COST TO REPAIR IS $330 PARTS PLUS LABOR TO INSTALL. *TR
WHEN REFUELING, UPON AUTO SHUT OFF OF FUEL NOZZLE APPROXIMATELY A QUART OF GASOLINE WILL BLOW OUT FROM THE FUEL FILL OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS NOT DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THE PUMP NOZZLE, AS IT OCCURS AT DIFFERENT FUEL SUPPLIERS . THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT OCCUR IF FILLING IS STOPPED SHORT OF A FULL TANK. FUEL USUALLY SPLASHES ONTO THE …
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WHEN REFUELING, UPON AUTO SHUT OFF OF FUEL NOZZLE APPROXIMATELY A QUART OF GASOLINE WILL BLOW OUT FROM THE FUEL FILL OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS NOT DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THE PUMP NOZZLE, AS IT OCCURS AT DIFFERENT FUEL SUPPLIERS . THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT OCCUR IF FILLING IS STOPPED SHORT OF A FULL TANK. FUEL USUALLY SPLASHES ONTO THE VEHICLE AND THE GROUND AND HAS GOTTEN ON MY SLEEVE IF MY HAND IS ON THE NOZZLE. SPLASHING OF FUEL IS DANGEROUS, IT HAS BEEN ADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER ON SOME OF THEIR OTHER VEHICLES AND IT SHOULD APPLY TO THIS VEHICLE ALSO. UPDATED IVOQ 02/24/11 *TR
Official recalls
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NHTSA investigations
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