2000 Chrysler Grand voyager problems
The Chrysler Voyager (and the long-wheelbase Chrysler Grand Voyager) is a minivan produced by the Chrysler division of Stellantis. In the current lineup, it is positioned as the lower-end Chrysler minivan, having replaced the Dodge Grand Caravan in 2020, below the Chrysler Pacifica.
The Chrysler Voyager was introduced in Europe in 1988, and was a rebadged version of the Dodge Caravan in the United States. It originally evolved with the Caravan, the Plymouth Voyager, and the Chrysler Town & Country. In the United States, the Chrysler Voyager nameplate replaced the short-wheelbase (SWB) version of the Plymouth Voyager following the folding of the Plymouth division by DaimlerChrysler AG in 2001, and was discontinued in 2003. The nameplate was revived for the 2021 model year following the discontinuation of the Dodge Grand Caravan after the 2020 model year, and is rebadged as the Chrysler Grand Caravan in Canada.
In Europe, the Chrysler Voyager was rebadged as the Lancia Voyager from the 2011 until 2016 model years. The Voyager was sold with different engines, including diesel engines, and was also available with manual transmission and a foot-operated emergency brake. Although now produced solely in Ontario, Canada, the Grand Voyagers were still available with diesel engines as standard. These diesel engines are based on a modern double overhead cam common rail design from VM Motori of Italy. The last European Chrysler Grand Voyagers are very similar to the 2008 and later Chrysler Town & Country cars, and were sold only in the long-wheelbase version (as in North America). Following the fifth generation, the Grand Voyager nameplate was discontinued in all markets.
Together with its nameplate variants, the Chrysler minivans have ranked as the 13th bestselling automotive nameplate worldwide, with over 12 million sold.
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Common 2000 Chrysler Grand voyager problems
Based on complaints from owners of the Chrysler Grand Voyager 2000, here are some common problems with this car:
- Suspension Bushes Wear: The suspension bushes are prone to early failure, affecting the ride quality. Checking for wear by pushing down on the bonnet and observing the bounce can help identify this issue.
- Transmission Problems: Some Grand Voyager models experience transmission issues, especially in diesel automatic versions. Quick acceleration tests can reveal problems with the automatic gearbox engaging properly.
- Shock Absorber Leaks: Leakage in the shock absorbers can impact ride quality. Moisture on the springs under the wheel arches is a sign of leaking shocks that need replacement.
- Electric Door Latch Failure: The electronically operated latch on the electric sliding door can malfunction, leading to issues with automatic opening. Manual controls may still work, but the latch might need replacement.
- Heater Box Failure: Known problems with the heater box can cause issues with changing vent directions, often accompanied by clicking noises. Replacing the heater box is necessary to address this problem.
- Power Steering Cooler Hoses: Oil leaks outside the car can indicate failed power steering cooler hoses, a common issue in Grand Voyagers built between 2001-2008. Replacing these hoses is essential to fix the problem.
- Electric Switches Malfunction: Wiring faults can affect the electric window and wing mirror switches, leading to failures in the electric switches on the doors. Rewiring the affected wires is necessary to resolve this issue.
- Driver's Airbag Emblem: The driver's airbag emblem may become loose or fall off, which can impact airbag performance in a collision. Complete removal of the emblem and retainers is the recommended solution.
These common problems with the Chrysler Grand Voyager 2000 highlight various issues that owners have faced, ranging from brake and suspension concerns to transmission and electrical system malfunctions. Regular maintenance and prompt repairs can help address these issues and ensure the longevity of the vehicle.
2000 Chrysler Grand voyager car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Chrysler Grand voyager problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Steering problems
- Engine problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Air bags problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2000 Chrysler Grand voyager vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2000 Chrysler Grand voyager complaints
The NHTSA has received 10 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2000 Chrysler Grand voyager.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-01
- VIN: 1C4GJ44G2YB
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: IN THE RAIN, WHILE DRIVING IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY, THE FAN BELT SLIPPED OFF OF THE IDLER PULLEYS CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING, LOSS OF CHARGING, LOSS OF COOLING, THUS CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD ON THE CAR DUE TO LACK OF STEERING. RESULTING IF ALMOST $600.00 IN REPAIRS. THE CAR REPAIR SHOP SAYS THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME BECAUSE THE IDLER PULLEY ARE SMOOTH AND DO NOT HAVE THE PROPER GROOVES. THIS NEEDS TO BE A RECALL.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-24
- VIN: 1C4GJ44G6YB
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 2000 CHRYSLER GRAND VOY SE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DISPUTE OVER COST OF REPAIR AND VEHICLE TOW. *LD UPDATED 09/12/2017*JS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-07-15
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER. DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER OR WHEN TRAVELING OVER UNLEVELED LAND, THE SERPENTINE BELT FRACTURED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MORE THAN TEN TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND RECOMMENDED THAT THE CONTACT USE BELT CONDITIONER, WHICH DID NOT PROVIDE A PERMANENT REMEDY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP MORE THAN FIVE TIMES FOR VARIOUS REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO PERMANENT REMEDY. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-12-02
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING ON A RAINY DAY, AND WAS EXITING THE PARKWAY, TURNING INTO THE MALL PARKING LOT, WHEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. THE WHEEL WAS SO HARD TO TURN, BARELY MADE IT INTO THE PARKING LOT. FOUND OUT FROM MECHANIC BELT SLIPPED OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED, TWICE MORE SINCE THIS INCIDENT, WITH BRAND NEW BELTS. TODAY IT RAINED, I WAS TURNING IN AN INTERSECTION AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN. I AM SURPRISED NO ONE HAD DIED FROM THIS DEFECT. IF I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY I DO NOT KNOW WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED. WHY HASN'T CHRYSLER FIXED THIS ALONG TIME AGO. I AM CURRENTLY BUYING A GATES 38739 REPAIR KIT AFTER SEEING ONLINE THAT OTHER PEOPLE WITH THIS CAR HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-05-01
- VIN: 1C4GJ44G0YB
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AS I WAS LEAVING MY DRIVEWAY, IT STAYED ON AND NEVER WENT OFF. MY STEERING WHEEL STARTED MAKING A CLICKING NOISE AS YOU TURN IT THE NEXT DAY AND THE HORN STOPPED WORKING. *TR
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-06-13
- Components: STEERING,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
- Summary: EVERY TIME IT RAINS AND I HAVE TO DRIVE THROUGH A PUDDLE THE BELT COMES OFF THE VAN. I IMMEDIATELY LOSE POWER STEERING AND THE CAR STARTS TO OVERHEAT. MANY TIMES I HAVE BEEN STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD OR BARELY BEEN ABLE TO MUSCLE THE CAR OUT OF DANGER WITH MY CHILDREN INSIDE. I AM OUTRAGED THAT CHRYSLER KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND DOES NOTHING TO REMEDY IT. ARE THEY WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO DIE? *TR
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-09-20
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-01-05
- VIN: 1C4GJ44R4YB
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: DRIVING AROUND LOCAL STREETS, BRAKE PEDAL BEGAN SINKING TO THE FLOOR OF THE CAR. THERE WAS A SLIGHT BRAKING WHEN IT REACHED THE FLOOR SO I WAS ABLE TO SLOW AND STOP THE CAR. THINKING THE FLUID WAS LOW, I DROVE SLOWLY HOME AND ADDED BRAKE FLUID. I PUMPED THE BRAKE PEDAL A FEW TIMES BUT IT NEVER CAME BACK TO FEEL LIKE SOLID BRAKING AGAIN. OUTSIDE THE CAR I NOTICED BRAKE FLUID LEAKING OUT FROM ABOVE THE GAS TANK ONTO THE DRIVEWAY. MY BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND I NOW HAVE TO HAVE THEM FIXED. FUNNY, I HAVE A 1948 PLYMOUTH SITTING IN MY BACK YARD, AND THE ORIGINAL BRAKE LINES ARE STILL INTACT! *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-09-17
- VIN: 1C4GJ44R3YB
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BULB THAT ILLUMINATES THE HEATING AND COOLING CONTROLS FAILED. THE SAME BULB ALSO FITS FOR SEVERAL WARNING INDICATORS IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERN THAT THIS COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE THE MANUFACTURER NO LONGER MAKES THE LIGHT BULB. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES WHERE A REPLACEMENT BULB COULD NOT BE FOUND. THE MANUFACTURE WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 116,000.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-03-09
- VIN: 1C4GJ44R8YB
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR ASSURANCE TIRES, TIRE SIZE 215/65/15. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE EXPLODED WITH A LOUD NOISE. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE DEFECTIVE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A SPARE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE CENTER WHERE THE SPARE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE. IN ADDITION, THE REAR PASSENGER'S TIRE EXPLODED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION AND WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
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