Model reliability

Chrysler Voyager reliability

The Chrysler Voyager fails its MOT more often than most cars over 10 years old: 45.9% of 1,219 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.

Over 10 years old

45.9% failed their MOT

Worse than most

From 1,219 MOT tests of Chrysler Voyagers this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 3× as oftenBrake performance16.2% vs 5.8%

Fails 42% more oftenPosition lamps7.5% vs 5.3%Fix about £30

Fails 7× as oftenABS / EBS / ESC7.2% vs 1%

Fails 59% more oftenStop lamp6.2% vs 3.9%Fix about £30

Advised 2× as oftenRigid brake pipes17.5% vs 8.3%Fix about £120

Advised 71% more oftenFluid leaks17.3% vs 10.1%

Advised 2× as oftenAnti-roll bars12.2% vs 6%

Advised 78% more oftenSprings11.2% vs 6.3%Fix about £150

Safety recalls

7 DVSA recalls for the Chrysler Voyager

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2006/1468 Dec 2006Handbrake may fail

It has been identified that the handbrake may fail.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the handbrake assembly replaced.

Recalled models: VOYAGER · 11,200 vehicles

R/2006/1458 Dec 2006Windscreen wipers may fail to operate

The windscreen wipers may fail to operate.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the windscreen wiper motor replaced.

Recalled models: VOYAGER · 1,628 vehicles

R/2005/0124 Aug 2005Built 2000–2003The upper power steering hose may split and leak.

The power steering upper hose may split and leak. This may result in a fire.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace the power steering upper return hose.

Recalled models: VOYAGER · 2,741 vehicles

R/2002/1016 Jan 2003Built 1997–1999Seat belt may become inoperative

The D pillar sound barrier patches may loosen and drop onto the rear seat belt which may lead to the seat belt assembly becoming inoperative.

Fix: Recall affected vehicle and fit new version of foam pads to D pillar and inspect and replace any sticking or inoperative seat belts.

Recalled models: VOYAGER · 7,557 vehicles

R/2002/0606 Jan 2003Built 1999Engine compartment fuel leak concern

After extended use the fuel rail crossover tube O rings may leak fuel. This may lead to an engine compartment fire.

Fix: Fit external seals at the fuel crossover points. If the joints are leaking or show signs of rust the fuel rail assembly will be replaced.

Recalled models: VOYAGER · 8,555 vehicles

R/2001/08926 Nov 2001Built 1997–2000Hand brake may fail

The self-adjusting mechanism may become out of range or fail to engage. Either condition could lead to the vehicle rolling away.

Fix: Identify type of handbrake cable fitted and install short cable if not already installed. In all cases install lockout clip to the self adjust mechanism.

Recalled models: VOYAGER · 18,346 vehicles

R/2000/0122 May 2000Built 1997–2000Parking brake may self - release

The parking brake lever cable is too long which may cause the locking mechanism to extend beyond the last tooth of the sector when the park brake is engaged. This condition may cause the parking brake to self-release.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace parking brake cable with shorter cable. Additionally as part of the above recall the repair contained in Daimler-Chrysler Technical Service Bulletin 05i-801-99 relating to parking brake imbalance will be carried out on affected vehicles.

Recalled models: VOYAGER · 15,678 vehicles

Show all 7 recalls

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Chrysler Voyager before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.

Chrysler Voyager reliability

7 DVSA recalls for the Chrysler Voyager

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