DecodedCarsChrysler Aspen
3 model years from 2007 to 2009, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2007–2009
- Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
- Latest engines
- 5.7L 8-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 15–21 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 5 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2007 (112)
The 2009 Aspen in brief
The 2009 Chrysler Aspen is a SUV - offered with 2 engines (5.7L 8-cyl and 4.7L 8-cyl), including a hybrid version and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 201 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 119-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,119 lb (4dr SUV 4WD Limited).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (20 city / 22 highway), 19% better than the 2009 SUV - average of 17.7 MPG, for an estimated $3,200 a year in fuel.
It has 4 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.
The Chrysler Aspen has 3 model years in our data, from 2007 to 2009, classed as Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD.
Its most efficient year was 2009 at 21 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 15 to 21 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the air bags (100), fuel/propulsion system (61), electrical system (36).
2009 has the most recalls (4); all years together count 5 campaigns and 248 owner complaints.
How the 2007 Aspen compares
The 2007 Chrysler Aspen is a SUV - offered with 2 engines (5.7L 8-cyl and 4.7L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 201 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 119-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,119 lb.
2009 Aspen pros & cons
Full 2009 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 21 MPG combined — 19% better than the average 2009 SUV - (17.7 MPG).
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- "Do not drive" recallCheck that the recall repair was done before buying or driving.
Aspen changes by model year
- 2009
- New hybrid version
- Best combined MPG up from 15 to 21
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 3 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2009 Aspen
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | 15 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 21 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 21 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2009 Ford Expedition | 16 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2009 Nissan Pathfinder | 18 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2009 Dodge Durango | 21 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chrysler. How we calculate this →