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2003 Chrysler Voyager problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 44 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 11.0 times the median Voyager year — the 2003 model ranks #3 of 16 Voyager years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across electrical system (9), lighting (5), and airbags (4), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

44

NHTSA complaints

5

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2003 compare to other Voyager years?

Voyager NHTSA complaints by model year, 2003 highlighted127 complaints2000: 6 complaints2001: 93 complaints2002: 127 complaints2003: 44 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 1 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 4 complaints2020: 15 complaints2021: 20 complaints2022: 7 complaints2023: 4 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 0 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Voyager NHTSA complaints by model year, 2003 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2003 Chrysler Voyager problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System920%
Lighting511%
Steering49%
Airbags49%
Body & Structure49%
Engine49%
Brakes49%
Visibility & Wipers25%
Suspension25%
Transmission25%
Other12%
Fuel System12%
Speed Control12%
Seat Belts12%

Does the 2003 Chrysler Voyager have recalls?

5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

10E034000OtherAugust 10, 2010 · 6,686 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

IF THE AREA IN QUESTION FRACTURES OR BREAKS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN UNSTABLE DRIVING CONDITION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy

CURT MFG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND WILL REPLACE THE HITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CURT MFG AT 1-715-831-8713.

06E022000BrakesMarch 13, 2006 · 7,440 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.

04V386000SteeringAugust 5, 2004 · 681,000 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

03E053000Fuel SystemOctober 24, 2003 · 68,563 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A POSSIBLE FIRE CAN OCCUR IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.

Remedy

WIX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. NOTE: THIS DOES NOT INVOLVE ANY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP. NOR ANY DAILMERCHRYSLER DEALERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WIX AT 704-864-6711.

03E045000OtherSeptember 26, 2003 · 45,870 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE ENGINE COULD STALL. ALSO, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THE FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS FOR 1995-2000 SHORT WHEELBASE CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER AND DODGE CARAVAN MINIVANS PART NO. 18232 AND DATE CODE 0237, 0249, OR 0252. REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS FOR 1995-2000 LONG WHEELBASE CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER AND DODGE CARAVAN MINIVANS PART NO. 18230 AND DATE CODE 0237, 0249, 0251, OR 0304. REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS FOR 2001-2004 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER AND DODGE CARAVAN MINIVANS PART NO. 28871 AND DATE CODE 0249. THESE PART NUMBERS AND DATE CODES APPEAR ON THE GOLD-TONE FILTER. DISTRIBUTORS AND RETAILERS WILL BE NOTIFIED TO ISOLATE AND RETURN AFFECTED INVENTORY. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THE FUEL FILTER SERVICED ON ONE OF THE APPLICABLE VEHICLES AFTER SEPTEMBER 17, 2002 SHOULD RETURN THEIR VEHICLE TO THE SERVICE FACILITY TO BE INSPECTED TO SEE IF THE FUEL FILTER THAT WAS INSTALLED IS ONE THAT IS INVOLVED IN THE RECALL. IF SO, THE OWNERS SHOULD HAVE THE FILTER REPLACED. TO RECEIVE A FULL REFUND PLUS THE COST OF POSTAGE, OWNERS SHOULD CUT THE CONNECTORS FROM THE HOSES, RINSE THE CONNECTORS AND RETURN THEM TOGETHER WITH PROOF OF THE AMOUNT PAID FOR THE REPLACEMENT PART AND LABOR, TO INTERCONTINENTAL AT INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS, INC., P.O. BOX 861, MAHWAH, NJ 07430, ATTN: FUEL FILTER RECALL. INTERCONTINENTAL WILL MAIL A FULL REFUND TO THE OWNER.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“THE HORN WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *JB THE HORN WAS REPORTED 3 TIMES. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS THE WAY THE HORN WAS DESIGNED. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO USE THE HORN 3 TIMES IN ORDER TO AVOID CONTACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. (THE HORN DID NOT WORK DUE TO THE CENTRAL POINT) *SCC…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · August 8, 2003

“I HAVE 2003 CHRYSLER VOYAGER MINI-VAN LE THAT BOTH OF THE REAR RED COVERS SEPARATED FROM THEIR REAR LIGHT ASSEMBLE. THE WEATHER TEMPERATURE WAS ABOUT 90 DEGREES IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. THE RED COVERS UNGLUED FROM THE REAR LIGHT ASSEMBLE AND FALL OFF THE VAN DURING DRIVING THE VAN. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · April 25, 2008

“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”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · August 16, 2005

“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.*AK *NM”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · February 1, 2005

“THERE WAS A HOWLING NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND WAS UNABLE TO THE DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE DEALER SUGGESTED IT WAS A CUSTOMARY NOISE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, BUT THE SOUND STILL EXISTED. THE VAN WAS TAKEN AGAIN AND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine

2003 Chrysler Voyager — common questions

Is the 2003 Chrysler Voyager reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 44 complaints put the 2003 model at #3 of 16 Voyager years. It is one of the Voyager years to avoid.

What are the most common 2003 Voyager problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (9 complaints), lighting (5 complaints), airbags (4 complaints).

Does the 2003 Chrysler Voyager have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns affecting the 2003 Chrysler Voyager. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2003 Chrysler Voyager under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Chrysler Voyager years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Voyager years to avoid are 2002, 2001, 2003. The cleanest record among Voyager years belongs to 2026.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.