The 2002 draws 1.89 complaints per run and the 2008 1, a 1.9-fold gap within the same model. Half of all complaints arrive by 3 years of age, so 63% land after the 3-year basic warranty ends. The system owners report most is Air Bags, with 47 complaints, typically at 4.6 years.
Chrysler Voyager years to avoid — and the best ones
| Model year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Enough history? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | too new | |
| 2021 | 18 | 11 | too new | |
| 2020 | 12 | 8 | yes | |
| 2008 | 3 | 3 | yes | |
| 2003 | 27 | 21 | yes | |
| 2002 | 68 | 36 | yes | |
| 2001 | 58 | 32 | yes | |
| 2000 | 6 | 5 | yes |
Among the 6 Chrysler Voyager years with enough history, the three to walk away from are 2002, 2001, 2020; the three worth hunting are 2008, 2000, 2003.
When it starts to break
| Age at failure | Complaints | Running total | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 years | 9.8% | covered | |
| 1 year | 20.2% | covered | |
| 2 years | 37% | covered | |
| 3 years | 50.9% | you pay | |
| 4 years | 65.9% | you pay | |
| 5 years | 77.5% | you pay | |
| 6 years | 82.7% | you pay | |
| 7 years | 85% | you pay | |
| 8 years | 89.6% | you pay | |
| 9 years | 90.8% | you pay | |
| 11 years | 91.9% | you pay | |
| 12 years | 94.2% | you pay | |
| 13 years | 96.5% | you pay | |
| 14 years | 98.3% | you pay | |
| 15 years | 100% | you pay |
Basic warranty on this car is 3 years / 36,000 miles. Only 37% of reported failures happen inside it — the remaining 63% come out of the owner's pocket. Powertrain cover (5 years / 60,000 miles) reaches further, but it only covers the engine and transmission, which account for about 9% of the complaints here.
What actually fails — and at what age
On the Chrysler Voyager, the early trouble is Steering and Suspension — reported at around 3.4 years, so a car still under warranty is the one to check for it. What waits further out is Air Bags at 4.6 years — past every basic warranty, and the bill lands on whoever owns the car then.
| System | Complaints | Typical age | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4.6 yrs | 5 | — | |
| Electrical System | 4.9 yrs | — | — | |
| Steering | 3.4 yrs | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | 4.3 yrs | 1 | — | |
| Power Train | 4.1 yrs | — | — | |
| Suspension | 3.1 yrs | 1 | — | |
| Hydraulic | 3.8 yrs | — | — | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5.3 yrs | — | — |
What else in this class
6 models share the Voyager's vehicle class. Per production run, the Toyota Sienna draws 6.57, the Honda Odyssey 7.17 and the Kia Carnival 2.83, against 1.62 for the Voyager. That is the fewest complaints of the group.
| Same class as the Voyager | Complaints on record | Recall campaigns | Years built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Sienna | 165 | 1995–2026 | |
| Honda Odyssey | 206 | 1995–2026 | |
| Kia Carnival | 16 | 2022–2026 | |
| Chrysler Pacifica | 98 | 2004–2026 | |
| Chrysler Town and Country | 174 | 1990–2016 | |
| Kia Sedona | 70 | 2001–2021 |
The table shows totals on record; the rates per production run are in the sentence above.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Chrysler Voyager reliable?
By complaints per production run it is better than typical: 1.62 against 3.73 for the average car, and fewer than each of the 3 class rivals we compared.
Which Voyager years should you avoid?
By complaints per production run, 2002, 2001, 2020. The cleanest years old enough to judge are 2008, 2000, 2003. Years newer than 6 are left out: complaints keep arriving for years after a car is sold.
When do Voyager problems usually start?
Half of all complaints arrive by 3 years of age. The most reported system is Air Bags, typically at 4.6 years, followed by Electrical System.
Will the warranty cover Voyager problems?
Mostly not: basic cover is 3 years / 36,000 miles, and only 37% of reported failures fall inside it. Powertrain cover lasts longer, but engine and transmission make up about 9% of the complaints here.
Is the Voyager more reliable than the Toyota Sienna?
Yes: 1.62 complaints per production run for the Voyager against 6.57 for the Toyota Sienna.
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