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2002 Chrysler Voyager Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 89 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chrysler Voyager, most often about the air bags (29% of complaints, typically around 40,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Voyager model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2002 Chrysler Voyager problems
Air bags
26 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
: the contact stated the airbag light illuminated. The dealership was unable to determine the problem, but replaced the passenger side seatbelt in an attempt to repair. A week later, the airbag light illuminated again and the dealership was unable to determine a problem.
Tl contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Voyager. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The mechanic at the repair shop stated that the air bag module needed to be replaced. The current mileage is 44,435 and failure mileage was 40,000.
Brakes
16 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 47,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components.
Tl contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Voyager. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the brake system spontaneously failed. The contact had to apply tremendous pressure to the brake pedal in order for the brakes to function. She took her vehicle to the dealer on several occasions and they cleaned the brake pads with the air…
While driving suddenly brakes failed to work. Hose broke all fluid leaked out. Could not stop car. Smelling strong odor,especially when using defog, vents, making me very groggy, dizzy, sleepy,eyes watering:fuel rail leaking gas onto manifold.car can go on fire. No parts made, discontinued. Chrysler said to sell to…
Fuel system
12 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 31,500 miles.
Air bag light is always on. I was told it was sensors. Had it repaired but always comes back on and the minute I start the car it stays on until I shut off car. Have other complaint in but forgot to add this. Do not know what type of airbags they are. How do I find out if takata?
While driving suddenly brakes failed to work. Hose broke all fluid leaked out. Could not stop car. Smelling strong odor,especially when using defog, vents, making me very groggy, dizzy, sleepy,eyes watering:fuel rail leaking gas onto manifold.car can go on fire. No parts made, discontinued. Chrysler said to sell to…
Electrical
11 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 51,500 miles. Parts named most often: wiring.
While driving suddenly brakes failed to work. Hose broke all fluid leaked out. Could not stop car. Smelling strong odor,especially when using defog, vents, making me very groggy, dizzy, sleepy,eyes watering:fuel rail leaking gas onto manifold.car can go on fire. No parts made, discontinued. Chrysler said to sell to…
The front headlight was flashing on and off while parked in a parking lot (vehicle is not equip with an alarm system). Consumer removed the negative cable from the battery post. The consumer reconnected the negative cable within 5 minutes the headlight went out and work normal. The dealer was notified.
Transmission
10 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 59,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, axle assembly.
Van made rattling noise when in gear. Van later made whining noise. Dealer replaced torque converter and flex plate. After losing use of van for 4 days, the next day, the whining noise recurred. The second day after I had it back, in addition to whining noise, automatic transmission failed. It only moved through…
: the contact stated while driving 65 MPH the engine light illuminated. The vehicle started to jerk and then stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. They determined the transmission needed to be repaired or replaced and requires further inspection. The manufacturer was alerted.
Steering
9 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 15,000 miles. Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist, hydraulic power assist system, rack and pinion, linkages.
While driving, smoke came from under the hood, and the vehicle lost power steering, which was caused by the power steering hose splitting.
The vehicle (Chrysler Voyager 2002) had a total failure of its power steering and requires complete replacement of steering rack. The vehicle is still out of service even after 11 days
Seat belts
6 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: front, rear/other.
Had vehicle 3 wks,1st problem took it back to dealer in pittsburgh, ks. The sway bar bushing was wore out. 2nd problem was driving down highway, vehicle would not accelerate, stopped moving completely. Took to dealer again. Warranty ran out on transmission at 70,000, there were only 73,000 miles, would fix for 3,200.…
Suspension
6 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 36,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
"shimmy" in the front end. Loss of control would be possible. Strut mount is bad and so are sway bar links. Repair is not yet made. Old parts will be requested. [] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Consumer stated that while driving in inclement weather, the back end of the vehicle locked up. This almost resulted in a collision. The consumer took vehicle to the dealer and they kept it for approximately 10 days. The dealer told consumer that they put a retainer plate on the vehicle. When this problem happened the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2002 Chrysler Voyager recalls
Equipment: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Steering: hose, piping, and connections
Risk: Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an under hood fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the upper power steering cooler hose. This recall began on september 27, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
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.
Child Seat
Risk: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Fix: Owners will be provided with the necessary child restraint system information. Owner notification is expected to begin october 8, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free information within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: certain mini vans fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the owner manuals supplied with these vehicles do not indicate which seating positions are equipped with tether anchorages and child restraint anchorage systems as required by the standard.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Headlight malfunction
Summary
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.
Headlight malfunction
Summary
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.
Speaker fire in the rear of the vehicle
Summary
On july 7, 2004, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a preliminary evaluation based on consumer complaints alleging an interior vehicle fire starting in the area of the driver side rear speaker.daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc) informed odi that condensation from the instrument panel air conditioning ducts may drip onto the radio and into vent holes on top of the radio.this can result in a short circuit sending direct current to the rear speakers and cause a speaker fire.the condition is present only on subject vehicles equipped with the base radio.subject vehicles with other option radios contain circuit protection that prevents sending direct current to the speakers and are no
Power steering hose failure
Summary
Please see attached report.
Fuel tank leak
Questions about the 2002 Chrysler Voyager
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chrysler Voyager?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (26 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles); brakes (16 complaints, typically around 47,500 miles); fuel system (12 complaints, typically around 31,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2002 Chrysler Voyager have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 2, 2004 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2002 a bad year for the Chrysler Voyager?
- It is the most complained-about Voyager model year since 2000, with 89 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.