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2003 Chrysler VoyagerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 32 owner complaints about the 2003 Chrysler Voyager, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

2003 Chrysler Voyager
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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years60% below the Voyager median · #4 of 5 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints321 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage70kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 12, 2020. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Chrysler Voyager has problems

32 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system80
Exterior lighting50
Air bags40
Engine and engine cooling40
Service brakes, hydraulic40
Steering40
Structure41
Suspension20
Visibility20
4 other systems50

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2003 Chrysler Voyager recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Recall 04V-386 · Aug 5, 2004 · 681,000 vehicles

Risk. POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chrysler.

Best & worst years

2003 vs. every other Voyager year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Voyager median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2003 Chrysler Voyager safety ratings

2003 Chrysler Voyager in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2003 Chrysler Voyager, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Engine Stall After RefuelingDP14002 · closed Apr 6, 2015
    No recall
In owners' words

What Voyager owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER VOYAGER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE OVER 50 MPH. THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF IT WOULD STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL CABLE FAILURE THAT RAN THROUGH THE…
Complaint 10761117 · Sep 2, 2015 · 217,000 miles
OUR VAN MODEL / YEAR ISN'T LISTED UNDER THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL, BUT WE HAVE THE IDENTICAL ISSUE; YOU CAN REMOVE THE KEY IN ANY POSITION - WHETHER THE MOTOR IS RUNNING, OR IS ON ACCESSORY. *TR
Complaint 10607488 · Jul 1, 2014
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…
Complaint 10437858 · Nov 30, 2011 · 230,000 miles

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