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).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Chrysler Voyager vehicles (US, public record).
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.
Highest: 2002 (102 complaints). Lowest: 2006 (1).
Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on the specific generation discussed.
Reports of transmissions needing replacement around 100,000 miles (160,000 km).
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.
Specific mention of a 2003 Grand Voyager 2.8 CRDI averaging 19 MPG.
Mention of a 2003 model's interior failing to warm up properly.
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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