The front brake hose routing on the involved vehicles may allow interference between the hoses and the front tires during extreme turning angles.
1975-1980 · 5 model years
Dodge Aspen Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Dodge Aspen across 5 model years, and it has 12 recalls. The 1976 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure, followed by the brakes.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 12
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Aspen complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Aspen problems
Dodge Aspen recalls 12
Possible fatigue failure can occur in the frame support plates (front suspension pivot bar support plate) that connects a portion of the front suspension to the vehicle frame on the involved vehicles.
On the involved vehicles, the carburetor accelerator pump seal can become distorted due to contact with certain types of gasoline. Normally, when the accelerator pedal is depressed, the accelerator pump is activated to provide additional gasoline required for...
On the involved vehicles, the hood secondary catch system may be misaligned which may cause the secondary catch to malfunction. Consequently, the hood may not be securely latched.
The columns may contain steering shafts in which the steering column coupling roll pin retaining notch was machined too deep. This may cause the steering wheel shaft to become disengaged from the rest of the steering assembly.
On the involved vehicles, damage to the front wheel brake hydraulic system could occur due to front wheel brake line tube corrosion. Front wheel brake hoses may become brittle and crack due to prolonged operation in cold temperatures.
The involved vehicles may have been built with a fuel supply tube, routed in such a way that it interferes with the frame crossmember bracket. This tube is located between the fuel pump and the fuel filter.
The required muffler to floor pan heat shields were omitted from the involved vehicles. These heat shields are necessary to protect the passenger compartment interior materials, including seat belt webbing, from heat damage.
The involved vehicles may not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "Tire selection and rims". The tire pressure placards incorrectly specify the front tire pressure for maximum load conditions. As a result, tires could fail due to...
Latest Aspen complaints
I have been trying to get chrysler to honor its recalls on my 1976 dodge aspen for over a year now. One recall in particular has to do with replacing the front end brakes lines. Last night my brakes failed because the lines are leaking fluid. I talked to someone last september who said they would get back to me but I have not heard anything since. I originally contacted them in december of 2005. They researched the recalls and told me to take it to a dealer to get fixed. When I took it to the dealer they said they would have to look into it. That was over a year ago. Customer service at the chrysler is not answering my e-mails. I am losing my patience with this. I need help. *Jb
Questions about the Dodge Aspen
Which Dodge Aspen years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1976 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1976 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
Which Dodge Aspen years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Dodge Aspen problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (1), brakes (1), fuel system (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Dodge Aspen have?
NHTSA lists 12 recalls across all Dodge Aspen model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data