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2001 Chrysler Voyager
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
40–25K
1425–50K
950–75K
775–100K
6100–150K
1150K+
41 reports with mileage · 39 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Air Bags. Review the 27 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
2 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports
What owners actually said
80 reportsAIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY FOR A FEW WEEKS NOW STAYS ON MORE OFTEN THAN NOT FAILURE COULD MEAN DEATH FOR ME, MY WIFE AND MY CHILDREN WE ARE BRING THE VEHICLE IN TO HAVE THE PROBLEM FIXED OUR MECHANIC SAYS HE HAS SEEN THE PROBLEM BEFORE IT IS THE CLOCK SPRING. *JB
CHRYSLER 2001 VOYAGER: 68K MILES AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. APPROXIMATELY 10 NOV 06, AIRBAG ALERT LIGHT CAME ON, INTERMITTENTLY. BY 10 DEC 06, LIGHT IS ON CONSTANTLY. OPERATION OF STEERING WHEEL, SEEMS TO TRIGGER EVENT. FROM INTERNET READING, IT IS EASY TO SEE THAT THE CLOCKSPRING IS DEFECTIVE. THIS PROBLEM WAS HIG…
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CHRYSLER 2001 VOYAGER: 68K MILES AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. APPROXIMATELY 10 NOV 06, AIRBAG ALERT LIGHT CAME ON, INTERMITTENTLY. BY 10 DEC 06, LIGHT IS ON CONSTANTLY. OPERATION OF STEERING WHEEL, SEEMS TO TRIGGER EVENT. FROM INTERNET READING, IT IS EASY TO SEE THAT THE CLOCKSPRING IS DEFECTIVE. THIS PROBLEM WAS HIGHLIGHTED IN NHTSA RECALL NOTICE OF 02V293000, WHICH DOESN'T COVER MY VEHICLE YEAR. EVIDENTLY, IT TAKES TIME FOR THE FAILURE MECHANISM TO EXPOSE ITS SELF. I AM REQUESTING THAT THE NHTSA EXTEND THE RECALL TO MORE RECENT YEARS, AS CHRYSLER HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, WHILE PASSING THE COST OF REPAIR OF THE DEFECTIVE PART (SAFETY RELATED) TO THE CUSTOMER. *JB
AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT KEPT TURNING ON ESPECIALLY DURING ANY TURN. DEALER REPLACED DEFECTIVE CLOCK SPRING. SAYS THAT THIS WAS A RECALL ITEM FOR 1998-2000 VOYAGERS BUT NOT 2001. CALLED CHRYSLER AND THEY REFUSED TO NEGOTIATE. I THINK IT IS SHAMEFUL THAT CHRYSLER KNOWS IT HAS A PROBLEM BASED ON PREVIOUS YEARS MODELS BUT FORCES CONSUM…
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AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT KEPT TURNING ON ESPECIALLY DURING ANY TURN. DEALER REPLACED DEFECTIVE CLOCK SPRING. SAYS THAT THIS WAS A RECALL ITEM FOR 1998-2000 VOYAGERS BUT NOT 2001. CALLED CHRYSLER AND THEY REFUSED TO NEGOTIATE. I THINK IT IS SHAMEFUL THAT CHRYSLER KNOWS IT HAS A PROBLEM BASED ON PREVIOUS YEARS MODELS BUT FORCES CONSUMER TO PAY FOR REPAIR. *NM
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED IN COLD WEATHER, THE STEERING WAS EXCEEDINGLY TIGHT. WHEN THE STEERING WAS FINALLY ABLE TO BE TURNED, THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE WHILE TURNING IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE POWER ASSIST STEERING RACK NEE…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED IN COLD WEATHER, THE STEERING WAS EXCEEDINGLY TIGHT. WHEN THE STEERING WAS FINALLY ABLE TO BE TURNED, THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE WHILE TURNING IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE POWER ASSIST STEERING RACK NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED. UPDATED 12/5/2006 - *NM
PROBLEM WITH TIRES DEFLATING NOTED AFTER THREE YEARS. PROBLEM WAS WITH THE CHROME PLATED WHEELS THAT CAME WITH THE TOP OF THE RANGE GRAND VOYAGER. IT TRANSPIRED TO BE CORROSION OF THE VALVE SEAT, WITH AIR ESCAPING AROUND THE VALVE. IN THE END NEEDED TO PUMP UP THE TIRES EACH DAY. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED SEVERAL TIMES BUT THEY SAI…
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PROBLEM WITH TIRES DEFLATING NOTED AFTER THREE YEARS. PROBLEM WAS WITH THE CHROME PLATED WHEELS THAT CAME WITH THE TOP OF THE RANGE GRAND VOYAGER. IT TRANSPIRED TO BE CORROSION OF THE VALVE SEAT, WITH AIR ESCAPING AROUND THE VALVE. IN THE END NEEDED TO PUMP UP THE TIRES EACH DAY. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED SEVERAL TIMES BUT THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY WOULD DO BECAUSE IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, AND THAT THE MANUFACTURERS EXTENDED WARRANTY DID NOT COVER WHEELS. THEY WERE NOT EVEN CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY ISSUE I RAISED. *NM
THE RADIO HAS NOT WORKED SINCE 2005. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO A SHOP AND THEY SAID THERE WAS A RECALL FOR 2001 CHRYSLER VOYAGERS DEALING WITH THE RADIO. WE CALLED CHRYSLER TO SEE WHEN WE COULD BRING IT IN AND GET IT FIXED. THEY INFORMED US THAT OUR VIN NUMBER WAS NOT COVERED. *JB
I PURCHASED MY 2001 CHRYSLER VOYAGER IN AUGUST OF 2001, BY SEPTEMBER I HAD IT BACK TO CHRYSLER BECAUSE THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON. THEY FIXED IT (CLOCKSPRING) AFTER 3 MONTHS, PROBLEM RE-OCCURRED. I HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN 2 ACCIDENTS IN THIS CAR, THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN SERVICED BY CHRYSLER 3 TIMES, IT…
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I PURCHASED MY 2001 CHRYSLER VOYAGER IN AUGUST OF 2001, BY SEPTEMBER I HAD IT BACK TO CHRYSLER BECAUSE THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON. THEY FIXED IT (CLOCKSPRING) AFTER 3 MONTHS, PROBLEM RE-OCCURRED. I HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN 2 ACCIDENTS IN THIS CAR, THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN SERVICED BY CHRYSLER 3 TIMES, IT IS STILL ON TO THIS DAY. I KNOW THAT THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY WHEN THE LIGHT IS ON, AND THAT PREVIOUS YEARS MODELS WERE RECALLED. I HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER CORPORATE, TO NO AVAIL, AS A MATTER OF FACT, THE PERSON I SPOKE TO "BLACKLISTED" ME AND TOLD ME NOT TO CALL BACK, THAT SHE PUT MY NAME DOWN IN THE RECORDS AND HUNG UP ON ME. I HAVE 3 KIDS AND I FEEL LIKE I AM JEOPARDIZING ALL OF US BECAUSE OF INCOMPETENCE AND NEGLECT ON THE PART OF CHRYSLER. *JB
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD ONLY TURN ONE WAY. THE STEERING WHEEL FELT AS IF IT LOCKED UP, THE CONTACT JERKED THE WHEEL AND THIS IN TURN FREED THE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP THE PROBLEM WAS THE RACK AND PINION HAD FAILED. REPAI…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD ONLY TURN ONE WAY. THE STEERING WHEEL FELT AS IF IT LOCKED UP, THE CONTACT JERKED THE WHEEL AND THIS IN TURN FREED THE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP THE PROBLEM WAS THE RACK AND PINION HAD FAILED. REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE, THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALERTED. UPDATED 03/22/06. *JB
I OWN A 2001 CHRYSLER VOYAGER. WE HAVE NOTICED THAT RECENTLY WHEN WE TURN THE WHEEL, THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON, WHILE WE ARE DRIVING. *JB
Official recalls
204V531000 · Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.
Nov 2, 2004
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A SPEAKER FIRE.
Remedy: 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.
01V152000 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
May 8, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM PIVOT BOLT COULD FRACTURE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE BOLT FRACTURES, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM COULD SEPARATE FROM THE CROSSMEMBER, CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2EA05009 · Headlight Malfunction
Opened Jun 1, 2005 · Closed May 2, 2006
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System; Exterior Lighting:headlights; Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch
OWNER REPORTS INDICATE ALLEGATIONS OF IMPROPER HEADLIGHT OPERATION OF ONE OR BOTH HEADLIGHTS.SOME REPORT INTERMITTENT OUTAGE OR DIMMING.MANY REPORT THAT THE CONDITION IS RANDOM; IT SOMETIMES DOES NOT REPEAT AND LASTS FOR A VERY SHORT DURATION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE SUMMARY REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Additional source detail variants (3)
Electrical System
OWNER REPORTS INDICATE ALLEGATIONS OF IMPROPER HEADLIGHT OPERATION OF ONE OR BOTH HEADLIGHTS.SOME REPORT INTERMITTENT OUTAGE OR DIMMING.MANY REPORT THAT THE CONDITION IS RANDOM; IT SOMETIMES DOES NOT REPEAT AND LASTS FOR A VERY SHORT DURATION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE SUMMARY REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Exterior Lighting:headlights
OWNER REPORTS INDICATE ALLEGATIONS OF IMPROPER HEADLIGHT OPERATION OF ONE OR BOTH HEADLIGHTS.SOME REPORT INTERMITTENT OUTAGE OR DIMMING.MANY REPORT THAT THE CONDITION IS RANDOM; IT SOMETIMES DOES NOT REPEAT AND LASTS FOR A VERY SHORT DURATION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE SUMMARY REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch
OWNER REPORTS INDICATE ALLEGATIONS OF IMPROPER HEADLIGHT OPERATION OF ONE OR BOTH HEADLIGHTS.SOME REPORT INTERMITTENT OUTAGE OR DIMMING.MANY REPORT THAT THE CONDITION IS RANDOM; IT SOMETIMES DOES NOT REPEAT AND LASTS FOR A VERY SHORT DURATION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE SUMMARY REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
PE05004 · Headlight Malfunction
Opened Feb 2, 2005 · Closed Jun 1, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System; Exterior Lighting:headlights; Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER RECEIVING REPORTS FROM CONSUMERS THAT THEIR HEADLIGHTS WOULD MALFUNCTION IN VARIOUS WAYS FROM FLICKERING TO COMPLETE NON-ILLUMINATION.HEADLIGHT OPERATION IS MONITORED BY THE VEHICLE'S BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) AND FRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM).ODI IS UPGRADING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA05-009) TO FURTHER EXAMINE THE ISSUE.
Additional source detail variants (3)
Electrical System
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER RECEIVING REPORTS FROM CONSUMERS THAT THEIR HEADLIGHTS WOULD MALFUNCTION IN VARIOUS WAYS FROM FLICKERING TO COMPLETE NON-ILLUMINATION.HEADLIGHT OPERATION IS MONITORED BY THE VEHICLE'S BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) AND FRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM).ODI IS UPGRADING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA05-009) TO FURTHER EXAMINE THE ISSUE.
Exterior Lighting:headlights
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER RECEIVING REPORTS FROM CONSUMERS THAT THEIR HEADLIGHTS WOULD MALFUNCTION IN VARIOUS WAYS FROM FLICKERING TO COMPLETE NON-ILLUMINATION.HEADLIGHT OPERATION IS MONITORED BY THE VEHICLE'S BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) AND FRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM).ODI IS UPGRADING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA05-009) TO FURTHER EXAMINE THE ISSUE.
Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER RECEIVING REPORTS FROM CONSUMERS THAT THEIR HEADLIGHTS WOULD MALFUNCTION IN VARIOUS WAYS FROM FLICKERING TO COMPLETE NON-ILLUMINATION.HEADLIGHT OPERATION IS MONITORED BY THE VEHICLE'S BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) AND FRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM).ODI IS UPGRADING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA05-009) TO FURTHER EXAMINE THE ISSUE.