Chrysler Voyager years to avoid and best years

Avoid: 2002, 2001 (lowest Year Scores on complaints per year on the road, crash reports and recalls)

Best: 2006 (few owner reports)

8 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade

Across 9 model years, the Chrysler Voyager has 264 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 31 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and electrical system. 2002 drew the most complaints (102), 2006 the fewest of the years on the road 3+ years (1).

9
Model years tracked
264
Owner complaints
31
Recalls
13
Median per year

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Chrysler Voyager vehicles (US, public record).

Which Voyager years have the most problems?

Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.

YearComplaints
20241
202117
202013
20084
20061
200332
2002102
200188
20006

Highest: 2002 (102 complaints). Lowest: 2006 (1).

Where owners report problems

air bags62
electrical system41
service brakes21
power train20
steering18

What owners say

Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on the specific generation discussed.

  • RecurrentTransmission reliability concerns

    Reports of transmissions needing replacement around 100,000 miles (160,000 km).

  • Recurrent"Pentastar Tick" engine issue

    Potential for premature wear in valve rocker arms on pre-2020 3.6L V6 engines, leading to ticking noise and possible engine damage if not addressed.

  • IsolatedPoor fuel economy (Older models)

    Specific mention of a 2003 Grand Voyager 2.8 CRDI averaging 19 MPG.

  • IsolatedInterior heating issues (Older models)

    Mention of a 2003 model's interior failing to warm up properly.

  • IsolatedErgonomics and build frustration

    Complaints about poorly laid-out switchgear and unnecessarily complicated repair procedures (e.g., multiple bolt sizes for a single component).

Owner insights cover all generations of the Voyager. Individual model years are broken down above.

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