2001 Chrysler Voyager: common problems and reliability

The 2001 Chrysler Voyager has 88 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and electrical system. Owners most often flag transmission reliability concerns — reports of transmissions needing replacement around 100,000 miles (160,000 km). frequency: recurrent.

Safety record for the 2001 model year

88
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
2
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2001 Chrysler Voyager vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

air bags
28
electrical system
11
power train
7
suspension
6
exterior lighting
6

Recalls affecting the 2001 Voyager

equipment

Campaign 10E034000

CURT MFG IS RECALLING CERTAIN CLASS 3 RECEIVER HITCHES, P/N 13347, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON 1997-2007 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VANS, 1996-2007 DODGE CARAVANS, AND 1996-2004 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VANS. WHEN TH…

service brakes, hydraulic

Campaign 06E022000

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYB…

equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.

Campaign 04V531000

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, CONDENSATION FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR CONDITIONING DUCTS MAY DROP THROUGH VENT HOLES IN THE TOP OF THE RADIO AND RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT SUBSEQUENTLY SENDS DIRECT CURRENT TO THE REAR SPE…

fuel system, gasoline

Campaign 03E053000

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, MODELS WIX FILTER PART NUMBERS 33576, 33577, 33734; NAPA FILTER PART NUMBERS 3576, 3577, 3734; AND CARQUEST FILTER PART NUMBERS 86576, 86577, 86734 USED ON 1996-2000 DAIMLERC…

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on the specific generation discussed. For older models (e.g., early 2000s Grand Voyager), feedback is predominantly negative, citing poor fuel economy, unreliable diesel engines, automatic transmission failure

  • Transmission reliability concerns — Reports of transmissions needing replacement around 100,000 miles (160,000 km). Frequency: recurrent.
  • Poor fuel economy (Older models) — Specific mention of a 2003 Grand Voyager 2.8 CRDI averaging 19 MPG. Frequency: isolated.
  • "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. Frequency: recurrent (noted as a known issue for the engine family).
  • Interior heating issues (Older models) — Mention of a 2003 model's interior failing to warm up properly. Frequency: isolated.
  • Ergonomics and build frustration — Complaints about poorly laid-out switchgear and unnecessarily complicated repair procedures (e.g., multiple bolt sizes for a single component). Frequency: isolated.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Voyager.

Typical used price

Used Voyager listings typically run $21,275–$36,049 across 2021 to 2026 model years.

Other Voyager model years

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