Owners have filed 44 complaints
about the 2003 Chrysler Voyager with NHTSA between 2003 and 2020.
The largest single group is the electrical system.
Across this model's run it ranks 3 of 5 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 37
Against the median year of the Chrysler Voyager. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 12
2.3% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 79
46% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2003 compares with every other Chrysler Voyager
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2003 Chrysler Voyager
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Electrical System
920.5%
Median failure at 70,000 miles
Lights
511.4%
Median failure at 55,500 miles
Body & Structure
49.1%
Median failure at 19,000 miles
Brakes
49.1%
Median failure at 30,567 miles
Steering
49.1%
Median failure at 18,367 miles
Airbags
49.1%
Median failure at 142,900 miles
Engine & Cooling
49.1%
Median failure at 1,734 miles
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
24.5%
Median failure at 6,367 miles
Suspension
24.5%
Median failure at 23,867 miles
Transmission & Drivetrain
24.5%
Median failure at 66,000 miles
Other & Unspecified
12.3%
Median failure at 79,000 miles
Seat Belts
12.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
12.3%
Median failure at 1,734 miles
Acceleration & Cruise Control
12.3%
Median failure at 230,000 miles
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
27.1%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
621.4%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
27.1%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
517.9%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
414.3%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
27.1%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
27.1%
150,000+ miles
517.9%
NHTSA crash tests
The agency crash-tested this model year itself. These are its own
photographs and star ratings.
These stars come from the pre-2011 crash test programme. NHTSA
rebuilt the programme for the 2011 model year and states that
ratings either side of that change are not comparable — so do
not read these against a 2011-or-newer car's stars.
Configuration
Overall
Front
Side
Rollover
2003 Chrysler Voyager
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When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
May 2003peak 7Oct 2020
NHTSA investigations into the 2003 Chrysler Voyager
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
This defect petition evaluates July 7, 2014 allegations from an owner of a model year (MY) 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan minivan that engine stall occurs in these vehicles without warning after refueling.The petitioner's vehicle is a Chrysler RS platform minivan.The RS platform includes MY 2003 through 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Caravan, Chrysler Town and Country and Chrysler Voyager minivans.NHTSA evaluated the petition by analyzing consumer complaints submitted to the Agency, analyzing field data, reviewing technical information provided in Chrysler's response to an Agency information reques...
Recalls on the 2003 Chrysler Voyager
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
10E034000
EQUIPMENT
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 THE HITCH IS LOADED TO THE MAXIMUM RATING, THE HITCH MAY FRACTURE OR BREAK AT THE BEND LOCATION WHERE THE MAIN BODY OF THE HITCH MEETS THE HITCH MUFFLER STRAP.
Risk: IF THE AREA IN QUESTION FRACTURES OR BREAKS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN UNSTABLE DRIVING CONDITION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
06E022000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.
Risk: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
04V386000
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3.3 OR 3.8L V-6 ENGINE, THE UPPER POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE MAY SPLIT AND CAUSE A FLUID LEAK.
Risk: POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.
03E053000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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 DAIMLERCHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, DODGE CARAVAN, AND PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VEHICLES, CAN CAUSE THE FUEL LINES TO LEAK.
Risk: A POSSIBLE FIRE CAN OCCUR IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.
03E045000
EQUIPMENT
AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 17, 2002, AND JANUARY 20, 2003, SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES LISTED ABOVE. THE FILTER MAY EXPERIENCE MALFUNCTION OF THE QUICK CONNECTOR EITHER BLOCKING FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE OR CAUSING A FUEL LEAK. THIS DOES NOT INVOLVE ANY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP. NOR ANY DAILMERCHRYSLER DEALERS.
Risk: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE ENGINE COULD STALL. ALSO, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THE FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 12 milesSavannah, GA1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
THE RIGHT SIDE SLIDING DOOR HAD NO WAY OF STOPPING. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER'S ARM WAS INJURED WHEN THE DOOR SLAMMED SHUT. THE DRIVER SPRAINED WRIST.
NHTSA complaint #10059717 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 175,000 milesHuntingdon Valley, PA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
REVERSE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. TOLD BY 2 MECHANICS THAT CHRYSLER HAD REPAIRED VIA RECALL OR LETTERS IN PAST. I WAS TOLD THIS IS A ROUTINE PROBLEM WITH THE CAR. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE COVERED.
NHTSA complaint #11363963 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 142,500 milesJamestown, NY
STRUCTURE:BODY
SO I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND I HEARD A NOISE FROM THE REAR END OF THE VAN MIND YOU THE SPEED LIMIT IS 45MPH HERE. I DRIVE IT TO THE NEAREST SHOP TO HAVE THEM LOOK AT IT , THEY CAME IN AND TOLD ME I'M LUCKY TO HAVE MADE IT THIS FAR AS ( THE REAR CHASSIS HAS BROKE! ) THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED JUST LIKE FORD MOTOR COMPANY DID WITH THEIR VANS !!! I HAVE HEARD ABOUT OTHER VOYAGER VANS HAVING THIS ISSUE IN SALT BELT STATES .
NHTSA complaint #11013795 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 217,000 milesPhiladelphia, PA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER VOYAGER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE OVER 50 MPH. THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF IT WOULD STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL CABLE FAILURE THAT RAN THROUGH THE FUEL INJECTION AND NEEDED TO REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 217,000.
NHTSA complaint #10761117 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Springfield, MA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
OUR VAN MODEL / YEAR ISN'T LISTED UNDER THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL, BUT WE HAVE THE IDENTICAL ISSUE; YOU CAN REMOVE THE KEY IN ANY POSITION - WHETHER THE MOTOR IS RUNNING, OR IS ON ACCESSORY.
NHTSA complaint #10607488 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Springfield, MA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
OUR VAN MODEL / YEAR ISN'T LISTED UNDER THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL, BUT WE HAVE THE IDENTICAL ISSUE; YOU CAN REMOVE THE KEY IN ANY POSITION - WHETHER THE MOTOR IS RUNNING, OR IS ON ACCESSORY.
NHTSA complaint #10607488 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65 milesShoreview, MN
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
HEADLIGHTS AND ALL INSIDE LIGHTING FLICKER WHILE DRIVING. DEALER REPLACED ALT. AND BATT. STILL FLICKERS WHILE DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #10444830 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 142,900 milesRennes (France), DC
AIR BAGS
THE FAILURE CAME SUDDENLY. ONE DAY, WHILE DRIVING, THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THEN WAS EXTINGUISHED A FEW MINUTES AFTER. THE SECOND OR THIRD TIME IT ON REMAINED LIT PERMANENTLY. I IMMEDIATELY REPORTED TO THE GARAGE IN WHICH I BOUGHT THE CAR ON OCCASION. COULD FIND THE FAILURE. HE ASKED ME TO GO DIRECTLY TO THE CHRYSLER DEALER. THE FAILURE HAS NOT REPAIRED, EVEN THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE HORN ARE INOPERATIVE. I CAN NO LONGER TAKE THE VEHICLE. I CALLED THE CHRYSLER DEALER IN REGION TO TALK HIM ABOUT IT. HE TOLD ME THAT THIS FAILURE, WITHOUT ANY OTHER FAILURE WILL BE CHARGED AROUND 300-350 EUROS BECAUSE MY CAR IS NO LONGER ON SAFETY WARRANTY AND IT IS ALSO NOT AFFECTED BY THE RECALL OF THE CHRYSLER VOYAGER FOR THOSE SAME FAILURES. THE CHARGE IS VERY EXPENSIVE FOR ME. IT IS THEN I TRY TO FIND HELP ON INTERNET THAT I CAME ACROSS YOUR WEBSITE. THAT IS MY ENTIRE PROBLEM. THREE MAJOR PROBLEMS: 1 - AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED PERMANENTLY 2 - SPEED CONTROL (CRUISE CONTROL) NON FUNCTIONAL 3 - HORN INOPERATIVE
NHTSA complaint #10439468 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesShoreview, MN
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
HEADLIGHTS FLICKER WHILE DRIVING OR STOPPED. VEHICLE HAS NEW ALTERNATOR. DASH LIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS DIM ON BRAKING.
NHTSA complaint #10438506 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesShoreview, MN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HEADLIGHTS FLICKER WHILE DRIVING OR STOPPED. VEHICLE HAS NEW ALTERNATOR. DASH LIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS DIM ON BRAKING.
NHTSA complaint #10438506 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 230,000 milesRennes, NY
AIR BAGS
IN THE BEGINNING, IT BEGAN WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT INTERMITTENT VIEWS. BUT QUICKLY, A FEW KILOMETERS LATER THIS LIGHT REMAINED LIT PERMANENTLY. AT THE TIME, THE CRUISE CONTROL WORKS ONCE ON THREE, AND THEN AFTER NOTHING. THE AIRBAG LIGHT REMAINS LIT CONTINUOUSLY, THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK, AND WORSE THE HORN IS INOPERATIVE. I CAN NO LONGER TAKE THE VEHICLE. I CALLED THE CHRYSLER DEALER IN MY REGION WHO TOLD ME THAT THIS WILL BE CHARGED AT AROUND 300 EUROS BECAUSE MY VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED BY THE RECALL OF THE CHRYSLER VOYAGER FOR THOSE SAME FAILURES. IT IS THEN BY SEARCHING ON THE INTERNET I CAME ACROSS YOUR SITE SORRY FOR MY APPROXIMATE ENGLISH. I SPEAK BETTER FRENCH. NOTE: I WRITE FROM FRANCE, BUT MY COUNTRY IS NOT LISTED BELLOW, SO I AM TO CHOOSE A TOWN AND PHONE NUMBER FROM AMERICA TO FIT THE FORMULA.
NHTSA complaint #10437858 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 230,000 milesRennes, NY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
IN THE BEGINNING, IT BEGAN WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT INTERMITTENT VIEWS. BUT QUICKLY, A FEW KILOMETERS LATER THIS LIGHT REMAINED LIT PERMANENTLY. AT THE TIME, THE CRUISE CONTROL WORKS ONCE ON THREE, AND THEN AFTER NOTHING. THE AIRBAG LIGHT REMAINS LIT CONTINUOUSLY, THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK, AND WORSE THE HORN IS INOPERATIVE. I CAN NO LONGER TAKE THE VEHICLE. I CALLED THE CHRYSLER DEALER IN MY REGION WHO TOLD ME THAT THIS WILL BE CHARGED AT AROUND 300 EUROS BECAUSE MY VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED BY THE RECALL OF THE CHRYSLER VOYAGER FOR THOSE SAME FAILURES. IT IS THEN BY SEARCHING ON THE INTERNET I CAME ACROSS YOUR SITE SORRY FOR MY APPROXIMATE ENGLISH. I SPEAK BETTER FRENCH. NOTE: I WRITE FROM FRANCE, BUT MY COUNTRY IS NOT LISTED BELLOW, SO I AM TO CHOOSE A TOWN AND PHONE NUMBER FROM AMERICA TO FIT THE FORMULA.
NHTSA complaint #10437858 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 230,000 milesRennes, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IN THE BEGINNING, IT BEGAN WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT INTERMITTENT VIEWS. BUT QUICKLY, A FEW KILOMETERS LATER THIS LIGHT REMAINED LIT PERMANENTLY. AT THE TIME, THE CRUISE CONTROL WORKS ONCE ON THREE, AND THEN AFTER NOTHING. THE AIRBAG LIGHT REMAINS LIT CONTINUOUSLY, THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK, AND WORSE THE HORN IS INOPERATIVE. I CAN NO LONGER TAKE THE VEHICLE. I CALLED THE CHRYSLER DEALER IN MY REGION WHO TOLD ME THAT THIS WILL BE CHARGED AT AROUND 300 EUROS BECAUSE MY VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED BY THE RECALL OF THE CHRYSLER VOYAGER FOR THOSE SAME FAILURES. IT IS THEN BY SEARCHING ON THE INTERNET I CAME ACROSS YOUR SITE SORRY FOR MY APPROXIMATE ENGLISH. I SPEAK BETTER FRENCH. NOTE: I WRITE FROM FRANCE, BUT MY COUNTRY IS NOT LISTED BELLOW, SO I AM TO CHOOSE A TOWN AND PHONE NUMBER FROM AMERICA TO FIT THE FORMULA.
NHTSA complaint #10437858 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Palm Desert, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER VOYAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HEARD NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES WHEN SHE APPLIED PRESSURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKES. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #10435603 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 79,000 milesGainesville, VA
AIR BAGS
AIRBAG LIGHT INTERMITTENT WILL DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #10382472 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 79,000 milesGainesville, VA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
AIRBAG LIGHT INTERMITTENT WILL DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #10382472 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 59,400 milesRichmond, MI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
RECENTLY I NOTICED THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS "SPONGY"- I INSPECTED THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND FOUND A STEEL PORTION OF LEFT REAR BRAKE LINE ASSEMBLY RUSTED AND LEAKING. THE LINE FELL APART COMPLETELY DURING REMOVAL. THE LINE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. I DO HAVE THE OLD LINE ASSEMBLY FOR INSPECTION. THIS VEHICLE HAS BRAKES THAT WEAR OUT MORE FREQUENTLY THAN ANY OTHER VEHICLE I'VE EVER OWNED. I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKES TWICE AND THE REAR BRAKES AND WHEEL CYLINDERS IN LESS THAN 60,000 MILES. WHEN I TRY TO OBTAIN REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM I INVARIABLY RECEIVE THE WRONG PARTS- I HAVE TO GET PARTS LISTED FOR A 4 CYL. VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH MINE IS A V-6. I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL NAME-BRAND PARTS MANUFACTURERS AND ALL HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. I BELIEVE MY VEHICLE WAS ASSEMBLED AT THE FACTORY WITH THE WRONG FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM WHICH IS UNDERRATED AND RESULTS IN PREMATURE WEAR. I HAVE ALSO, ON A PREVIOUS OCCASION, HAD AN ISSUE WITH AN "ABS" LIGHT AND "BRAKE" LIGHT COMING ON- EVEN THOUGH MY VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. AT THAT TIME THERE WERE NO LEAKS OR OTHER FAULTS TO CAUSE THE WARNING LIGHTS. I WAS FORCED TO PAY THE DEALER TO "RE-FLASH" THE COMPUTER WHICH WAS IMPROPERLY PROGRAMMED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER HAD A TSB FOR THIS CONDITION AND I BELIEVE THERE SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN A CHARGE TO CORRECT A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERAL BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEMS WHICH SHOULD NOT BE OCCURRING ON A VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 60,000 MILES!
NHTSA complaint #10347382 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 66,000 milesCincinnati, OH
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER VOYAGER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFTED INTO THE THIRD AND FORTH GEAR WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SPONTANEOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPRODUCED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 66,000. UPDATED 06/02/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VAN WOULD HESITATE. UPDATED 07/16/10
NHTSA complaint #10320128 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Monterey Park, CA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
I HAVE 2003 CHRYSLER VOYAGER MINI-VAN LE THAT BOTH OF THE REAR RED COVERS SEPARATED FROM THEIR REAR LIGHT ASSEMBLE. THE WEATHER TEMPERATURE WAS ABOUT 90 DEGREES IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. THE RED COVERS UNGLUED FROM THE REAR LIGHT ASSEMBLE AND FALL OFF THE VAN DURING DRIVING THE VAN.
NHTSA complaint #10226108 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 30,000 milesVernon, AL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER 2003. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S LIGHTS FLASHED ON AND OFF AND THEN STOPPED. THE CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC. THE FAILURE HAS GOTTEN WORSE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 45,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. UPDATED 12/12/07
NHTSA complaint #10196264 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Roundrock, TX
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER VOYAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SIX TIMES SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN JANUARY OF 2004. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 55,428 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #10190670 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Spring Hill, FL
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY(30 MPH), DIDN'T EVEN HIT A BUMP. MY AIRBAG DEPLOYED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, HITTING MY SON IN THE FACE. HE WASN'T HURT, BUT WE WERE VERY SCARED.
NHTSA complaint #10189737 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 34,458 milesRaynhan, MA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BEGINNING PRIOR TO SERVICE APPT. 12-23-05, HEADLIGHT AND DASH LIGHTS FLICKERED ON/OFF WHILE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING. VEHICLE CHECKED WITH NO PROBLEM CODES SHOWING UP. PROBLEM CONTINUES. LATEST EVENT OCCURRED 10-8-06 ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS FOR AT LEAST FIVE MINUTES.
NHTSA complaint #10170349 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 41,000 milesHampton, VA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ON THE EVENING OF NOV 19, 2005, THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY 2003 CHRYSLER VOYAGER MINIVAN FLICKERED ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING HOME. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN ON THE EVENING OF NOV 20, 2005. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO MY MECHANIC ON NOV 21, 2005, AND THEY COULD NOT RECREATE THE PROBLEM NOR COULD THEY IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. I DROVE THE CAR FOR ABOUT A MONTH WITHOUT A REPEAT INCIDENT, BUT LAST WEEK (AROUND FOURTH WEEK IN DEC) THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN. I PLAN TO TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALER NEXT WEEK. I AM SUBMITTING THIS COMPLAINT BECAUSE I HAVE READ ONLINE THAT THERE IS AN ONGOING GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATION INTO THIS PROBLEM WITH 2001 AND 2002 MODEL YEAR CHRYSLER MINIVANS, AND I WANT TO GO ON RECORD AS EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM WITH A 2003 MODEL YEAR MINIVAN. I MAY BE SIGNIFICANT THAT I PURCHASED MY 2003 MINIVAN IN NOV, 2002, VERY EARLY IN THE 2003 MODEL YEAR.
NHTSA complaint #10146558 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 35,000 milesMillington, MI
STEERING
I HAD ABOUT 36,000 MILES ON MY VAN. I DON'T LIVE ON DIRT ROADS, ALL PAVEMENT DRIVING. I COULD FEEL THE FRONT END WOBBLING. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT BOTH OUTER TYRODS WERE ABOUT READY TO BREAK. BOTH OUTER TYRODS WERE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. I STILL HAVE THE PARTS
NHTSA complaint #10133865 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 1,734 milesWilkes-Barre, PA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
HOW A VEHICLE THAT ONLY HAS APPROXIMATELY 22,900 MILES ON IT AND WAS BOUGHT NEW CAN BE TAKEN TO THE SHOP OVER 16 TIMES ALREADY WITH MAJOR ISSUES. AT 1,734 MILES THE RADIATOR HOSE/OUTLETS/INJECTOR FUEL HAD TO BE REPLACED, AT 7,749 MILES AND SEVERAL TRIPS REPLACED PADS, DISC BRAKES, ROTORS (BOTH SIDES) AFTER FINDING BREAK LINE OFF FROM FACTORY, AT 12,275 MILES REPLACED PRIME PUMP/GASKET/SPACER, AT 12,913 MILES REPLACED BOTH SWAY BARS AND BUSHINGS/GLASS & REGULATOR ON PASSENGER FRONT DOOR, AT 17,163 MILES REPLACED POWER STEERING HOSE, AT 17,812 MILES HAD TO REPLACE ROTORS & BRAKES BOTH SIDES (3RD SET ON VEHICLE), AT 20,662 REPLACED COWL CLIP/SEALED UP FRONT WINDSHIELD/REPLACED SWAY BAR(3RD SET ON VEHICLE), AT 20,900 REPLACED HOSE/VAPOR CANISTER. AT 22,422 REPLACED SOP/COWL PANEL. THE ABOVE ISSUES HAVE ALL BEEN DONE DURING THE DATES 04-07-03 TO 07-20-05. OUR CONCERN IS IF ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS HAVE COME IN ON THE SAME ISSUE OR IS IT POSSIBLE THIS IS JUST A BAD VEHICLE. IT SEEMS TO BE IN THE SHOP EVERY 2 TO 3 MONTHS. ALSO, SINCE THE BRAKES/ROTORS/SWAY BAR CONTINUE TO BE REPLACED OUR CONCERN IT THAT SOMETIME IT MAY FAIL AND RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH. SEEMS THE PIECES THAT ARE BEING REPLACED HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES, MAKING US QUESTION IF SOMETHING ON THE VEHICLE IS OFF IN THE BUILDING OF THIS VEHICLE TO CAUSE SUCH WEAR AND TEAR ON MAIN ITEMS THAT YOU USE TO STEER AND MOVE THE VEHICLE WITH. THE OLD PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, WE DID TRY TO ASK THE DEALER FOR THE OLD BRAKES BUT WAS ADVISED THEY COULD NOT GIVE AS THEY NEED TO HAVE A EVIDENCE TO GET THE 1ST SET PAID FOR AND THE 2ND SET WAS SET UP FOR US TO PAY A PORTION OF THE BILL.
NHTSA complaint #10131488 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.