2008 Chrysler Aspen Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$32,005 to $34,880

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Following its introduction in 2007, the Chrysler Aspen SUV cruises into 2008 with a nod toward fuel efficiency, thanks to a choice of two engines. The Aspen's 5.7-liter Hemi 335 V8 engine comes equipped with a feature called the Multiple-Displacement System, which automatically shifts from eight-cylinder operation to four cylinders when full power is not required, such as when cruising at highway speeds, and shifts back to eight cylinders when needed. This helps conserve fuel while providing optimal power in all driving situations. When kicking on all eight cylinders, the Hemi V8 produces 335 horsepower, which ably moves the luxury-oriented SUV.

The 2008 Aspen can also be equipped with a 303-horsepower, 4.7-liter V8 "flex-fuel" engine, which means the engine can run on E85 fuel (a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline). E85 not only emits less carbon dioxide than standard gasoline, but also has a higher octane rating than gasoline. Some drivers note, however, that the 303-horsepower engine can strain at times when moving the Aspen under hard acceleration.

The Aspen's exterior and interior design change little for 2008. Although it borrowed many of its components from the Dodge Durango, including its platform and suspension, the Aspen goes for a more upscale feel, with such standard features as a wood-grain instrument panel and interior trim, low-back bucket front seats, remote keyless entry, an eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat, and an AM/FM/CD audio system with Alpine speakers, an MP3 input jack, and Sirius satellite radio.

The Aspen can seat up to eight passengers in its roomy cabin, which can be easily reconfigured for cargo thanks to 40/20/40-split fold-and-tumble second-row seats and 60/40 split folding third-row seats. As far as the Aspen's design is concerned, drivers note that while its lines are fairly clean and simple, it doesn't have the design flair that distinguishes some of Chrysler's other vehicles.

While drivers and reviewers note that the Aspen's handling and stability are adequate, some point out that the SUV suffers from body sway in the corners, while others note that the Aspen can feel floaty and even a bit sloppy on twisty roads. Braking is not as precise as it should be for an SUV this size, according to some, and many note that the Aspen suffers in overall braking and handling when compared to other vehicles in its class. The Aspen does come equipped with antilock brakes and an Electronic Stability System, which helps drivers maintain control of the vehicle in emergency situations.

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Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by Anonymous
Jan 22, 2024
This was my second Aspen. My first lasted 15 years and was just the most reliable and solid vehicle for all seasons and weather. Buying used always comes with some trepidation, but because I was familiar with the model etc I knew what I was looking for. We did have to put new tires and a few other small things, which I think should have been considered in the price. But considering the way all used cars seem overly expensive right now, I’m satisfied. The dealer was good to work with, good customer service. Jan 22, 2024
by John O
May 19, 2022
This is probably one of the best buys among 3 row SUVs. The Aspen was designed to fix some of the deficiencies of the sister vehicle (Durango) Chrysler fixed the rusting issues and some of the drive train mistakes. This vehicle was quieter, rode smoother and added several creature comforts. May 19, 2022
by Ki'mani F
Dec 24, 2021
This is the best car of chrysler aspen it has 350 hp with a 5.7L HEMI V8 this is a full size suv with tv, heated seats, 3rd,rows with raido but it has touch screen this car is great with 4wd 4wd lock and 4wd low. and has towing compassiting with unlock lock trunk auto start and panic on the key fog tell you alot in the car its simular to the 2004 dodge duarango 5.7 L hemi the durango is the same car as the chrysler aspen they are very simular they both has the 5.7L hemi i would reccomand this car.Dec 24, 2021

2008 Chrysler Aspen Pricing

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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Wireless headphones · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Alpine · Alpine premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 276 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.2 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.8 · Rear brake width: 0.9 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: simulated wood · Door trim: simulated wood · Floor Mats: front and rear · Steering wheel trim: simulated wood

Convenience Features

Adjustable pedals: power · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Front power outlet: 115V · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 115V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.92

Engine

Electric Motor Battery Type: nickel-metal hydride · Oil cooler: auxiliary

Exterior Features

Paint: pearl · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Running boards: body color

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Video monitor location: rear · Video monitor size: 7 · Video system: DVD player

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Daytime running lights: fleet · Headlights: Auto on

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Heated: second row · Type: 40-20-40 split bench

Roof

Roof rack color: black · Sunroof: power glass

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

Suspension

Front Spring Type: torsion bars · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Front shock type: monotube · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: watts linkage · Rear shock type: monotube · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Third Row Seat

Type: 40-60 split bench

Tires

Type: all terrain

Tires and Rims

Wheels: chrome aluminum

Towing and Hauling

Trailer hitch: Class IV · Trailer wiring: 4-pin

Wheels

Width: 8

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Wireless headphones · In-Dash Single CD/DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Alpine · Alpine premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 276 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.2 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.8 · Rear brake width: 0.9 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: simulated wood · Door trim: simulated wood · Floor Mats: front and rear · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Adjustable pedals: power · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Front power outlet: 115V · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 115V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.55 · Transfer Case: electronic

Engine

Oil cooler: auxiliary

Exterior Features

Paint: pearl · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Running boards: body color

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Video monitor location: rear · Video monitor size: 7 · Video system: DVD player

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Daytime running lights: fleet · Headlights: Auto on

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Heated: second row · Type: 40-20-40 split bench

Roof

Roof rack color: black · Sunroof: power glass

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

Suspension

Front Spring Type: torsion bars · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Front shock type: monotube · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: watts linkage · Rear shock type: monotube · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Third Row Seat

Type: 40-60 split bench

Tires

Type: all terrain

Tires and Rims

Wheels: chrome aluminum

Towing and Hauling

Trailer hitch: Class IV · Trailer wiring: 7-pin

Wheels

Width: 8

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent

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