Reliability
Chrysler

Voyager (2002)

2002 · Minivan · 4 engines
89 NHTSA Complaints
7 Recalls
0 Fire Reports
5 Crash Reports
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Reliability Score

8.8 / 10

Reliability score

Fewer owner complaints than similar minivans

The class average is 7.0. Based on complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the engine, transmission or drivetrain.

Owners filed 21 powertrain complaints. A typical minivan fleet of this size and age would have drawn about 53.

Scores this high have held: three years on they had moved 0.2 points in the typical case.

Breakdown
Complaints overall21 complaints against about 53 for similar vehicles
8.8
Last three years
n/aNot enough data
Engine, transmission or drive unit failed or replaced
n/aNot enough data
Oil consumption, fuel in the oil or overheating
n/aNot enough data

Each line scores one view of the same complaints the same way, so the lines overlap. The mark on each bar is the class average. A line needs 20 expected complaints to show a number.

Similar vehicles are others in the same class, compared at the same age and in the same years. The score counts complaints owners filed with NHTSA, per vehicle built, which is different from the share of vehicles that fail. How the score is worked out

On the record

No serious powertrain recall covering 5% or more of this generation and no escalated investigation in NHTSA's files. Warranty extensions and settlements have not been researched.

Complaints by Engine Code

2.4-I4-Gas

2.4L 4-cyl
23 complaints 23.0 per year Gasoline
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Chrysler Voyager Unidentified Engine

21 complaints 21.0 per year
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Complaint Breakdown

safety systems
9
wheels tires
3
interior
3
electrical
2
transmission
2

3.3-V6-FlexFuel

3.3L 6-cyl
13 complaints 13.0 per year Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV)
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Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Chrysler Voyager, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Safety Systems: 26 owner complaints
Brakes: 16 owner complaints
Fuel System: 12 owner complaints
Electrical System: 12 owner complaints
Steering: 9 owner complaints

What to check on a used 2002 Chrysler Voyager

On a used 2002 Chrysler Voyager, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the airbags and driver-assist systems (26), the brakes (16) and the fuel system (12). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

  1. Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 26 owner complaints on the 2002 Chrysler Voyager about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
  2. On an empty road, brake firmly from 40 mph with a light grip on the wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 16 owner complaints on the 2002 Chrysler Voyager about the brakes.
  3. Let the engine idle for five minutes, walk around the car and smell for fuel.Safety. NHTSA has 12 owner complaints on the 2002 Chrysler Voyager about the fuel system, all engines combined.
  4. Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 12 owner complaints on the 2002 Chrysler Voyager about the electrical system.
  5. Turn the wheel from lock to lock while parked, then drive straight on a level road with a light grip.Safety. NHTSA has 9 owner complaints on the 2002 Chrysler Voyager about the steering.
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Recalls (7)

10E034000Aug 10, 2010serious
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.

06E022000Mar 13, 2006serious
Service Brakes

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.

04V531000Nov 2, 2004serious
Equipment

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.

04V386000Aug 5, 2004serious
Steering

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.

03E053000Oct 24, 2003serious
Fuel System

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.

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03E045000Sep 26, 2003serious
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.

01V310000Oct 4, 2001serious
Child Seat

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2002-2002 Chrysler Voyager complaints?

Owners have filed 89 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002-2002 Chrysler Voyager. The systems they name most often are the safety systems, the brakes and the fuel system.

Is the 2002-2002 Chrysler Voyager a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 89 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002-2002 Chrysler Voyager. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002-2002 Chrysler Voyager have?

NHTSA has 89 owner complaints on file for the 2002-2002 Chrysler Voyager as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2002-2002 Chrysler Voyager?

NHTSA lists 7 recalls covering some 2002-2002 Chrysler Voyager vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

What should I check before buying a used Chrysler Voyager?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the safety systems, the brakes and the fuel system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

Does the Voyager have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2002 Chrysler Voyager. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 89 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.

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