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2001 Chrysler Voyager

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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

2 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports

What owners actually said

80 reports
68,000 miles · Nov 2, 2005
Suspension

STEERING LINKAGES/NOISE FROM FRONT END/STEERING COLUMN WORK DONE ON FRONT END - CONTROL ARMS. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10141598

47,643 miles · Sep 23, 2005
Equipment

2001 CHRYSLER VOYAGER DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER.*MR WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS ON A LONG CROSS COUNTRY TRIP THE A/C BEGAN TO MAKE STRANGE NOISES. THE NOISES CONTINUED UNTIL THE CONSUMER TURNED OFF THE A/C. THE CONSUMER HAD TO DRIVE IN 115 DEGREE HEAT WITH NO A/C. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMIN…

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2001 CHRYSLER VOYAGER DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER.*MR WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS ON A LONG CROSS COUNTRY TRIP THE A/C BEGAN TO MAKE STRANGE NOISES. THE NOISES CONTINUED UNTIL THE CONSUMER TURNED OFF THE A/C. THE CONSUMER HAD TO DRIVE IN 115 DEGREE HEAT WITH NO A/C. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE COMPRESSOR HAD MALFUNCTIONED AND DAMAGED OTHER PARTS IN THE ENGINE. *NM

NHTSA ODI #10138802

45,000 miles · Sep 7, 2005
Seat Belts

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER VOYAGER MINI-VAN. THE MIDDLE RIGHT SIDE SEAT BELT PULLED LOOSE. THIS HAPPENED ON 8-31-05. THE DEALER SAID THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED CHRYSLER DISTRICT SERVICE AND THEY AGREED TO FIX THE PROBLEM AT NO COST. THE CONTACT WANTED TO SUBMIT A COMPLAINT DUE T…

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DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER VOYAGER MINI-VAN. THE MIDDLE RIGHT SIDE SEAT BELT PULLED LOOSE. THIS HAPPENED ON 8-31-05. THE DEALER SAID THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED CHRYSLER DISTRICT SERVICE AND THEY AGREED TO FIX THE PROBLEM AT NO COST. THE CONTACT WANTED TO SUBMIT A COMPLAINT DUE TO THE FACT THAT THIS PROBLEM MAY HAVE OCCURRED IN OTHER VEHICLES. *AK *MR

NHTSA ODI #10135560

Mileage unknown · Aug 3, 2005
Air Bags

I HAVE A 2001 CHRYSLER VOYAGER MINIVAN AND THE COMPANY DID A RECALL FOR THE 1998-2000 FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING. THE LIGHT FOR THE AIR BAG WILL COME ON BECAUSE THERE IS A MALFUNCTION WITH THE SYSTEM. IF THE LIGHT IS ON THE BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IF YOU ARE IN AN ACCIDENT. I THINK THAT THE COMPANY SHOULD HAVE T…

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I HAVE A 2001 CHRYSLER VOYAGER MINIVAN AND THE COMPANY DID A RECALL FOR THE 1998-2000 FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING. THE LIGHT FOR THE AIR BAG WILL COME ON BECAUSE THERE IS A MALFUNCTION WITH THE SYSTEM. IF THE LIGHT IS ON THE BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IF YOU ARE IN AN ACCIDENT. I THINK THAT THE COMPANY SHOULD HAVE TO FIX BECAUSE OUR VEHICLE IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE YEARS THAT THEY RECALLED. *NM

NHTSA ODI #10131441

44,000 miles · Jul 12, 2005
Fuel System, Gasoline

DT: CONSUMER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN SHE SMELLED AN INTENSE SMELL AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD CAME ON DAYS BEFORE BUT WENT OFF. THE CONSUMER DROVE STRAIGHT TO THE DEALER SO THE COULD RUN A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK. THEY CONCLUDED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FAILED CAUSING FUEL TO GO INTO THE EN…

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DT: CONSUMER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN SHE SMELLED AN INTENSE SMELL AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD CAME ON DAYS BEFORE BUT WENT OFF. THE CONSUMER DROVE STRAIGHT TO THE DEALER SO THE COULD RUN A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK. THEY CONCLUDED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FAILED CAUSING FUEL TO GO INTO THE ENGINE AND CAUSING FUMES TO ENTER CAR THROUGH VENTS. THE SERVICE PAPER INDICATED THAT THE NUMBER THREE FUEL INJECTOR WAS REPLACED. CONSUMER WAS TAKEN BY AMBULANCE TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND TREATED FOR THE FUMES THAT SHE INHALED. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THE FUMES DID NOT SMELL AND IF SHE CONTINUED TO DRIVE TO WORK SHE MAY HAVE PASSED OUT CAUSING ACCIDENT. THIS TOOK PLACE IN NEW WINDSOR, NEW YORK, JACKSON AVE, IN THE MORNING WHEN CONSUMER WAS ON HER WAY TO WORK, ON JULY 11, 2005. *NM

NHTSA ODI #10128522

23,500 miles · Jul 12, 2005
Air Bags

I HAVE 2001 CHRYSLER VOYAGER. PROBLEM IS WHEN I TURN MY WHEEL THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON. THE PROBLEM IS THE CLOCK SPRING. I FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS ITEM BETWEEN 1998-2000. THE DEALER IS NOT GOING TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT. I HAD THIS PROBLEM ABOUT 2 YEARS AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR. I LIKE TO FILE AN …

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I HAVE 2001 CHRYSLER VOYAGER. PROBLEM IS WHEN I TURN MY WHEEL THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON. THE PROBLEM IS THE CLOCK SPRING. I FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS ITEM BETWEEN 1998-2000. THE DEALER IS NOT GOING TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT. I HAD THIS PROBLEM ABOUT 2 YEARS AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR. I LIKE TO FILE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT.

NHTSA ODI #10128425

Mileage unknown · Jul 8, 2005
Seats

CHRYSLER VOYAGER 2001. THE METAL FRAME INSIDE OF THE UPHOLSTERY OF THE BACK OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK BROKE. *SC AS A RESULT THE SEAT COPLLAPSED BACKWARDS AND THE DRIVER ENDED UP IN THE SECOND ROW SEAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN GEAR. *NM

NHTSA ODI #10129165

Mileage unknown · Jun 8, 2005
StructureVisibility

DT: ON 6/7/05 CAR WAS PARKED IN PARKING LOT WITH OTHER CARS WHEN APPROACHING THE VEHICLE DRIVER NOTICED THAT SLIDING DOOR WAS SHATTERED. THERE WAS NO INDICATING FACTORS AROUND THE VEHICLE SUCH AS ROCKS, OR BRICKS THAT COULD HAVE BROKEN THE VEHICLE. THE GLASS FELL AT LEAST 3 FEET FROM VEHICLE. NO OTHER PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE WHIC…

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DT: ON 6/7/05 CAR WAS PARKED IN PARKING LOT WITH OTHER CARS WHEN APPROACHING THE VEHICLE DRIVER NOTICED THAT SLIDING DOOR WAS SHATTERED. THERE WAS NO INDICATING FACTORS AROUND THE VEHICLE SUCH AS ROCKS, OR BRICKS THAT COULD HAVE BROKEN THE VEHICLE. THE GLASS FELL AT LEAST 3 FEET FROM VEHICLE. NO OTHER PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE WHICH IS REGULARLY SERVICED. FILE NUMBER FROM DAIMLER CHRYSLER 13644870. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10124553

Mileage unknown · Feb 24, 2005
Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT IN THE CONSUMER'S CHRYSLER VOYAGER 2001 ILLUMINATED AT DIFFERENT TIMES BUT ESPECIALLY DURING TURNS. *BF THE CONSUMER HEARD OF A RECALL AND CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALER. THE DEALER CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A FAULTY CLOCK SPRING BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *NM

NHTSA ODI #10113580

25,000 miles · Feb 20, 2005
Air Bags

MY AIR BAG LIGHT GO ON AND OFF ALL THE TIME. I AM AFRAID THE BAG WILL COME OUT AT ANY TIME OR MAY NOT COME OUT WHEN I REALLY NEED IT(LIKE IN AN ACCIDENT). I HAVE NEVER NEED IT YET, BUT WHO KNOW WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS. THE LIGHT ALSO GET ON MY NERVES. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10111860

Official recalls

2

04V531000 · 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

2

EA05009 · 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.