ChryslerAspen20085.7L/chrysler/aspen/2008/5-7l/
HG platform

2008 Chrysler Aspen — 5.7L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2008 Aspen 5.7L.

Body SUVEngine 5.7LTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2008 Chrysler Aspen 5.7L is an SUV built on the HG platform with a 5.7‑liter engine that carries a 7‑quart oil capacity and requires 5W‑20 or 5W‑30 API‑rated oil. It pairs the engine with an automatic 5‑speed transmission and delivers EPA‑rated fuel economy of 13 mpg city, 19 mpg highway and 15 mpg combined. In its complaint record the 2008 model logged 159 owner complaints, two recalls, and sits between the 244 complaints of the 2007 peak year and the single complaint recorded for 2006. Consequently, while the 2008 Aspen shows a notable reduction from the prior year’s volume of issues, the total complaint count still signals moderate reliability concerns that researchers should consider.

Model year200920082007

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7 qt w/ filterOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque135 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy13/19/15 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 65 · 750 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04884899AC. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 65 · 750 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP265-60R18OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04884899AC
Engine air filter53032527AE
Spark plug68303913AA alt SPFR8TE2AA
BatteryBB65F121AA
Front wiper blades68044524AA alt 05135561AA
Thermostat68174083AA alt 52028898AJ

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length200.8 in
Overall width76 in
Overall height74.4 in
Wheelbase119.3 in
Curb weight5119 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined13 / 19 / 15 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

No 2008 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

7.8–7.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.80 sec — 2007 Limited
335 hpHorsepower (as tested)
370 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2007Limited 5.7L V87.80 sec16.10 sec335 hpAWD
2007Limited 5.7L V87.90 sec16.00 sec335 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7 qt w/ filter of 5W-20 / 5W-30 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5 · 75W-85 · 75W-140 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 135 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.2
Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.5
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5 · 75W-85 · 75W-140
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.7 Pints mvc Front
Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5 · 75W-85 · 75W-140

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts130 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel BoltsAT: 70 ft-lbs, MT: 55 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs21 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts135 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug15.0-25.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug15.0-25.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerChampion
Spark Plug Gap0.040 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0-15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number65
Standard BCI Cranking Performance750 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test21 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature195 °F
Injector Primary Resistance12+-0.6 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression100
Engine Oil Pressure25-110 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket24 ft-lbs / 11 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle130 ft-lbs / 100 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0004 in / 0.001 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.001 in / 0.005 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.102 in / 0.866 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.102 in / 0.866 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.039 in / 0.803 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant at 102,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 102,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
At 12,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 18,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level)
Every 24,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 102,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plug Wires (replace)
At 120,000 miDrive Belt (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2008 Aspen shows a moderate complaint level of 159, well below the 244 complaints of 2007 but higher than the 40 in 2009, indicating a slight decline from the peak year. Its recall count of 2 is the lowest among the four years examined, suggesting fewer manufacturer‑issued safety fixes than the 3 recalls in 2007 or the 4 in 2009. The single investigation in 2008 sits between none in 2006 and three in 2007, reflecting a relatively stable regulatory scrutiny. Top complaint categories—Air Bags (37), Fuel/Propulsion System (31), Fuel System, Gasoline (27), and Power Train (11)—highlight the main areas of concern for that model year, with 11 crash‑related complaints and only 2 fire complaints, both modest figures. Overall, the 2008 Aspen falls near the bottom of the complaint/recall arc for its generation, implying it is a comparatively reliable year to consider.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
56
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
159
Owner complaints
11 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 159 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags37
Fuel/Propulsion System31
Fuel System, Gasoline27
Power Train11
Steering4
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System3
Engine3
Electrical System,Engine3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V352000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 24/05/2016

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM… Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be…

15V313000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 27/05/2015

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010… Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 56 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
1039542025-04-02Unknown Or OtherACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
1040872025-04-02Unknown Or OtherACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
1012322024-10-29Power TrainPlate - Planetary
91002262023-09-15Electrical SystemConnector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
91002262023-09-15Electrical SystemConnector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2008 Aspen 5.7L take?

7 qt w/ filter of 5W-20 API OR 5W-30 API MEETING CHRYSLER SPECIFICATION MS-6395, per the factory manual.

Does the 2008 Aspen have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 5.7L get?

EPA figures are 13 city / 19 highway / 15 combined mpg.