Power Train Problems of Chrysler Aspen

Chrysler Aspen owners have reported 39 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (25 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's differential unit (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Chrysler Aspen

The Power Train problem

There is a known issue where the transfer case motor will erratically fail causing multiple safety issues. The car is awd with a 2 speed 4wd selector. The motor can shift into neutral on its own disabling the gear selectors park function ( it is used when towing the vehicle and disconnects the   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

I recently bought my chrystler Aspen and as I was driving down the road I noticed a clunk on the rear end. I checked to make sure the spare tire or muffler wasn't loose and even took it to a local shop where we found a bolt located right at the rear differential that appears to be loose causing   Read details...

The Transfer Case problem

Vehicle engages 4wd lo and 4wd on it's own at any time. Driving this vehicle is dangerous at the transfer case engages automatically while driving. I can also hear 4wd engaging while locking the vehcile with the key fob.   Read details...

The Transmission Slip Out Of Gear problem

The transmission slips out of gears (from park to reverse, reverse to neutral, etc. ).   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

I have only had my truck for a year and four months. There has been at least 4 times in the last 2 months when I put my truck into reverse the transmission defaults to neutral and the box around the "r" would disappear.   Read details...




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