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2003 Chrysler Voyager Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Chrysler Voyager, most often about the electrical (25% of complaints, typically around 70,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Voyager model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2003 Chrysler Voyager problems
Electrical
8 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: horn, ignition.
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.
Tl 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
Lights
5 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: 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…
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.
Engine
4 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
Body and structure
4 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: body.
The plastic molding that covered the front bumper cracked . The cracking of that molding was caused by the cold weather (below 10 degree f). Consumer was concerned that pieces of the cracked bumper my causes damage to the front windshield or to the tires while driving. Dealer was notified.
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…
Steering
4 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist system, column, hydraulic power assist.
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
Brakes
4 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: foundation components.
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…
Air bags
4 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: frontal.
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…
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…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2003 Chrysler Voyager recalls
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.
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
Engine stall after refueling
Summary
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 request and testing an rs minivan identified by its owner as experiencing post-refuel engine stalls.after
Questions about the 2003 Chrysler Voyager
- What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chrysler Voyager?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (8 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles); lights (5 complaints); engine (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2003 Chrysler Voyager have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 5, 2004 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2003 a bad year for the Chrysler Voyager?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Voyager model year since 2000, with 32 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.