2001 Chrysler Voyager Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 25, 2020 · 80 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Voyager years
Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 16 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chrysler Voyager. That ranks 2nd out of 16 Voyager model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (27 complaints, 34%), typically at around 68,881 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.

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A 2020 Chrysler Voyager LXI in Velvet Red Pearlcoat. This Voyager is equipped with the 3.6L V6 engine, and assembled in Windsor, Ontario.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2001 Chrysler Voyager problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags27 · ~68,881 mi
Electrical System11 · ~53,369 mi
Power Train7 · ~84,937 mi
Suspension6 · ~68,000 mi
Visibility6 · ~31,400 mi
Equipment5 · ~73,442 mi
Exterior Lighting5 · ~107,363 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling4 · ~31,748 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline4 · ~37,874 mi
Seat Belts3 · ~45,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags2734%68,881——
Electrical System1114%53,369——
Power Train79%84,937——
Suspension68%68,000——
Visibility68%31,400——
Equipment56%73,442——
Exterior Lighting56%107,363——
Engine and Engine Cooling45%31,748——
Fuel System, Gasoline45%37,874——
Seat Belts34%45,000——
Steering34%61,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic23%37,000——
Structure23%———
Unknown or Other23%103,000——
Child Seat11%———
Engine11%35,000——
Latches/locks/linkages11%31,748——
Seats11%———
Wheels11%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2003, with 13 complaints
2001: 2200122002: 11112003: 132003132004: 12122005: 122005122006: 882007: 4200742008: 442009: 1200912010: 112012: 2201222013: 112014: 3201432015: 112016: 2201622017: 112018: 1201812020: 11

n = 80 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2001 Chrysler Voyager recalls (2)

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Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.Nov 2, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V531000 · 238,000 vehicles

Problem: 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 speakers.

Risk: This could result in a speaker fire.

Fix: Dealers will add a special tape to the top of the radio to prevent the potential of water intrusion. The recall began on january 31, 2005. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Suspension:front:control arm:lower armMay 8, 2001 · NHTSA campaign 01V152000 · 41,587 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: minivans. The lower control arm pivot bolt could fracture.

Risk: If the bolt fractures, the lower control arm could separate from the crossmember, causing a loss of vehicle control.

Fix: Dealers will replace the left and right lower control arm bolts and nuts. Owner notification began april 30, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Headlight malfunction (EA05009) — opened Jun 1, 2005, closed May 2, 2006.
  • Headlight malfunction (PE05004) — opened Feb 2, 2005, closed Jun 1, 2005.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Car was in park on driveway on a hill, when i was climbing in car dropped from park to reverse and started rolling back down the driveway. My left foot was still out of the car the drivers side tire caught my left foot and i was dragged out of the car. I was severely injured, open fracture of right…

Power Train · received Aug 25, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11351122

Airbag restraint light keeps coming on on dash and window won't go down on drivers side. The window will not work most of the time and the airbag warning light comes on when turning left.

Air Bags · received Aug 21, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11121509

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler voyager. When operating the vehicle, the horn would occasionally stop working and eventually stopped operating permanently. In addition, the air bag sensor intermittently illuminated while operating the vehicle. The sensor permanently remained illuminated after…

Electrical System · received Jun 6, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10993491

The horn and cruise control stopped working and the airbag light came on. It would not pass inspection. It happend while in motion and stationary. They said that the clock spring was broken and needed to be replaced. There is a recall on the 1996-1998 models for the broken clockspring but not the…

Air Bags · received Sep 29, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10910531

Air bag light flash on and then turns off and then stays on.when going over potholes it also comes on and stays on for long periods of times.

Air Bags · received Jan 27, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10822456

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chrysler Voyager?

Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 27 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Chrysler Voyager?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2001 Chrysler Voyager a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Voyager model years, the 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.