Used 2002 Chrysler Voyager Consumer Reviews
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great minivan
bought this van 6 years ago with 55000 mile gas mileage is good 18 city 24 hwy i have hauled everything in this van it has been the best van i have owned no major problems reg maint oil changed every 4000 miles i put lukus in trans at 56000 miles now has 133000 trouble free and 3 sets of frt brakes one battery if it ever stops running i will buy another.
Works for me
Bought my 2001 late 2004 as the second owner, it had 40,000 miles on it. At 90,000 decided that doing preventative repairs would be cheaper than a new used car whose history I didn't know. Changed the shocks, struts/springs, rack & pinion steering, timing belt, tune up, radiator and transmission flush, brakes and a number of other things that escape memory. It now has around 103,000 miles and it is my primary transport. I am a single man and removed the bench seats and have used it for camping trips and hauling furniture. I also renovated my house and used this van to haul everything from Lowe's or Home Depot including sacks of cement. I have a love/hate relationship with this vehicle.
ok
bought car with 10,000 mi at 20.000 passenger power window stopped working. this van has had new stabalizer bars at 100,000 mi battery,alternator at 200.000 mi and now the transmission is shot. took my family safely around country 4 times pulling a u-haul trailer. i hate this van because i needed it just a little longer. born jan 2001 died jan 2010 cause of death transmission failure and many nagging ailments. 210,983mi.
Very Lucky
We bought this van when it was 3 yrs old, it has been so reliable. Once it hit 140,000 miles, we had to start replacing items; water pump, both front wheel bearings, rotors, valve cover gasket and transmission pump. Its now "brand new" again, no way i;ll get rid of it. This is so comfortable, sturdy and easy to drive. In town gas mileage is TERRIBLE, highway is great
Junk on wheels
I bought this van new and from the start it was junk. A tie rod broke. There was a total of 6 recalls before 36,000 miles on this van. The back windshield wiper is very slow and weak at moving, that you wonder when it will just stop working. The sway bar links and bushings are worn out every 6 months of driving due to the defective material that is used to save on cost. You drive down the road and it sounds like it is going to fall apart. The a/c unit smells bad for the first 15 min. They extended the warranty for up to 7 years, due to so many people having problems with this. I have own both a Chrysler and Dodge van and have had nothing but problems. My next van will soon be a Honda.
Chrysler> 2001 Voyager
Buying this at 168,000 miles, for $2120 USD out the door ( tax, tag , and title) So far all I can tell its going to need is struts and an AC blower motor resistor. You can tell its the resistor because it only functions on high. Don't let a mechanic sock you with a new part! The body has some minimal rust in the usual spots. Over all the cargo and people space is great. The sound system is easily upgradable with 6x9's in the rear and front doors and an easy dash kit. Looks just like a town and country, but with a shorter wheel base (6"). So far I have had it 3 weeks with no problems and i tank of gas. I love the MPG., and the flex fuel option with my 3.3l v6.
voyager
I've had too many problems with this vehicle. The abs brake system continues to cause problems.
It is a good Van
Purchased the 2002 used,from a dealer, to replace my 96 Voyager with 151,000 miles. The 2002 had 23,000 miles on it and was just what I was looking for.It has been very reliable and has many more creature comforts than my old van. It handles well, has decent performance and gas mileage. Two or three trips back to the dealer for a few minor repairs that were fixed right the first time.[recalls and noisey front brake rotors]I have had it a year and still enjoy eveything about it.
Don't buy a Chrysler
I thought this would last longer, but at 103,000 miles my car is a piece of junk according to the mechanic. It is falling apart, A/C continuosly breaks, computer and electrical problems, sagging headliner, leaking engine hoses. Too much money to repair. This car was great in the beginning but it isn't lasting very long. I would have gotten more time and a better deal with a foreign car. Interior and exterior look nice cosmetically however nothing works. Radio and CD player broke, passenger window doesn't work, battery continuosly shorts out. Never another Chrysler! Oh and struts are shot too!
Stay away from Chrysler!
Bought new in Nov 01. Have had nothing but trouble. In dealer shop for computer chip (dashboard went blank while driving at night) stabilizer bar defective, front end vibration problems (chewed up 2 sets of front tires (plus original) in only 67000 miles) Had 6 alignments during time so it was not out of alignment or tire pressure or shocks, driver window motor broke, roof rack recalled, plastic bumper strip on tailgate flew off car while driving(ice buildup under cheap plastic peg-like fasteners) . My latest problem is power steering hoses blew out.Chrysler has "update" on the hose but of course, it is not a recall.
Poor Quality
At 60K miles: Three transmissions replaced,A/C replaced, stabilizer link pins replaced, rust bubbling through paint, P/S pump replaced, brakes all the way around. This has been a nightmare vehicle. I seriously maintain my vehicles to avoid these problems, but this car can not be helped! Next vehicle will be foreign.
To many times in the shop
I bought it with 45,000 on it and already have had a speed sensor go bad, alternator die, sterring linkage continous poping, and A/C compressor also go bad. I cannot rely on this van. I feel as if something else will go wrong. What is next?
I love it
I have Voyager for the last four years. It's very comfortable and steering handling are exceptionally good. I realized it when I bought Honda Civic in 2002
too many problems
Owned the car for three years, 40000 miles. Problems so far have included the sliding door, replacing two batteries, one alternator and the stereo/radio, one cracked wheel, problems with power windows and replacing the condenser. The AC still isn't working and unfortunately it's no longer under warranty. We're done. I wouldn't buy this car without an extended warranty!
Nice Vehicle
Nice, Like the power sliding door, If I were to buy again I would have had the dealer put in the Video System
traveling van
The overall look of this paticular van was appealing to me. I wasn't quite ready to give up having a car, but we travel with our two children and dog quite frequently. So we bought it. So far the van has been in the shop twice and both times has taken a week or so to fix. The first time it was due to the emergency brake not being able to disengage, which in turn caused all of the rear brakes to need replacing. The secong time it wasn't starting at all and it needs a new fuel injector part. I have been out of my new car for two weeks out of the one year I have owned it. Maybe I should have done some researc before buying this one.
Don't Buy this piece of Junk
We bought this van new, soon after the drivers window stop working for 2 yrs, then the transmission went bad had to get rebuilt one, $1500 later, now the van shack bad and makes a clicking noise when you start and stop, and the electrical box I found out is all rested inside and so are my wires, they never sealed the box to keep moisture out, then my brake light and dash light were going off and on due to electrical, brakes feel really bad, every year were replacing them, but still it don't feel right, my van only has 66,000 miles on it, and all these problems. I will never buy a Chrysler again!Oh I forgot the ac hasn't worked in 2 years.
read and research before buying
I bought this van new in December 2002. I had 4 recalls and a number of other problems go wrong with this van. 1. power steering pump leaked. 2. The oil was mixing with the coolant. 3. the front right tie rod broke. 4. the a/c unit quit working. 5. The sway bar bushings wear out every 6 months due to the cheap plastic material that is used. 6. the rear windshield wiper takes five min. just to wipe once ( no lie). 7. The dash board indicator lights (park thru 1st.) gear all light up, so now you do not know what gear you are in. that is all in the first 3 years / 36000 miles and good luck getting anything fixed under warranty after that. I have bought one dodge and Chrysler, and will never buy anothere.
I like my Chrysler
Good not great car. Had 1 recall handled and 1 that should have been but wasn't (THE NHSTA had made them fix about 7 other years for the same item). My model year they skipped, but since it was the a faulty airbag watch spring, I paid out of pocket to make sure the bag didn't deploy on me during my daily commute. Chrysler-Daimler customer service was horrid. My friends who have Mercedes say the same thing. Anyway this car is great on the highway and for long trips. It doesn't carry as much cargo as you would expect. It does carry people though. 3 rows of seats. Good safe car for those with little ones. Will trade soon just because of the lousy city gas mileage.
Reliable van that grew with my kids!!
I've always loved my van, I bought it new. When my kids were small they always had enough space not to be "touching" each other. As they grew older the middle seats were taken out to accommodate their ever growing bodies. I've had no problems with it apart from the usual; battery, brakes, and tires until the a/c evaporator gave out at 100,000 miles, followed by the a/c compressor at 140,000 and two weeks later the a/c blower motor! Now at 147,000 miles the transmission has given up...I'm waiting for an estimate, sadly wondering whether it's worth keeping. For those of you who are thinking of getting one I have nothing bad to say about it, it does what it's supposed to do and does it well.
Minivans get a bad rap
If I told you about a average performing vehicle that could tote around 6 friends, haul home a 8'x8' shed in a box, carry a sofa completely protected from the weather, you'd think it'd be something you'd like, until I gave you the keys and said, it's the Blue minivan over there....
Reliable
So far still good, I bought it used with 26500 miles I drove twice from NYC to Miami, smooth ride. So far I had to replace Solenoid pack (transmissions sensor)and the gas tank was replace totally just before expire the basic warranty expire, it had a little hole right on top of tank and a very strong smell a gasoline, but the problem was solved. I bought additional warranty up to 75k that give peace of mind on my trips
Good reliable utility minivan
4 cylinder only lacks passing power when loaded. It is a 150 hp engine with great reliabilty and a great trans. No repairs at 75,000 miles. gas mileage aveages 23-24.
Crysler voyager
I never thought of myself as a mini-van kind of person. However with the birth of our third child it seemed inevitable. It fits them comfortably and allows room for more people or groceries. The space is great. My only complaints are as follows, I don't like the spaces for the seat tracks because when kneeling to buckle a seatbelt for my son they can really hurt my knees.The other problem I've had with it is electrical. Everytime I use the air conditioning the van starts to shake. The dealership has not fixed it after several trips to them.
Good Family Van!
I bought it new with the rebate in 2001. Fair price over Japaness counterpart. Few recalls for minor problems but no problem so far. Originally, I was hoping to get Honda Oddysy but glad I took a chance with Chrysler. Great family van for my 2 childrens. Very minor wind noise but ride is comfortable and shifing is very smooth.
Good work van
Its been fine so far. I plan to keep it for many miles, so we'll see how it holds up
3 Dealer trips in 1st 600 miles
Replaced 96 Voyager that was totaled. i like the refinments especially to the ride and dipstick now the oil stays on stick. I had the air bag pretensioner replaced at 300 miles and a harness for the airbag at 600 miles. The dealer also fixed a popped out pies on the inner fenderwell. My last voyager went 119K with only a cv joint at 35K. It was reliable this one not sure. Ha 1200 miles now. 18MPG mixed driving 3.3 my 3.0 1996 24mpg avg.
Love this Van
This van is perfect. It handles well. It looks great, If there is any drawback, It's everybody has one. You can't be unique. I would buy this van again.
A darn good traveler!
Of the four Chrysler Voyagers[86, 89, 99, 02] we have had, this 2002 beats even the 89 SE extended we drove for 11 years/110k miles all over the US, often towing a small popup camper. The 2002 has the the 3.3L engine/4 spd Auto, strong enough to pull our 82 Viking for 8 weeks/8000 miles, from Illinois to Virginia, then up the East Coast to the top of Newfoundland, then to Quebec, Toronto, Upper Michigan and Wisconsin, Minneapolis, and then home.
9 trips to dealership since purchased
Although the van is comfortable, roomy, and looks great, I have nothing but problems since I bought this van. We have had to bring it to the dealership 6 times for malfunctions with the air bag and the car has never even been in an accident. I question whether it will work when needed. The van also has had problems with the rear lock, side door lock, battery, air conditioner, and driver's side window. I certainly hope not all Chrysler products are this unreliable.
A problem Minivan
After six months the power steering hose broke.The steering vibrated and couldn't be fixed after many new parts and several attempts.Now,after only 18000 miles the transmission isn't shifting right and is making noises.Im glad to have traded it in.
Chrysler Auto Trans Stink
Everything was humming along smoothly for three years, until 68K miles. Then the tranny leaves my wife and three kids stranded on a country road. Luckily it was under warranty, but they rebuilt the old crummy tranny instead of putting in a new one. Predictably, a year later at 88K the torque converter locks up 150 miles from home. I have a 2000 Neon with a manual tranny that's one of the best cars I've ever owned, but I will never, NEVER buy another Chrysler product with an auto trans. I've read too many bad things about them. I can't trust a company that will not fix a widespread problem on one of its top-selling vehicles. That's a sign of a company that has contempt for its customers.
What a deal!
If you buy a Voyager, make sure you get the V6. This van is such a pleasure to drive. Comfortable seats, power windows and locks, cd player, vcr/tv, tinted windows, less than 26k miles, the works...all for under 11,500! I've only had it for a few weeks, so I can't really comment on the reliability yet...I'll keep you posted. I just couldn't see myself plopping down an additional 3-5k for a used Mazda, Toyota, or Honda.
nothing but troubles
Although the van is roomy and has the great outlooks, I have nothing but troubles since I bought it. I have had to bring it to the dealer 5 times for repair in the 1st year. Since I had the car 4 and half years ago I have being gone to dealership for more than 10 times for repair. Common problems include air bag, engine, emission and exhaust. Recently a possible transmission problem may occur because it begin to have a very rough downshift. It is my first Chrysler product and surely will be the last.
Fustrated
Good riding van. Not meant for tall people, I am 6'8". Everytime the van is taken in it is another $200-300 repair bill. I guess it is because of the high annual mileage but still it adds up.
Paul
Great mini Van. Drove 40K miles so far in 2.5 years, 1st year was 24k miles, only the battery went dead once. I did regular oil change, and free tire rotation in SAMs/Costco. Fun to drive, lot more space, highly reliable, never had a problem so far. Big driving comfort, elbows are rested while you drive. I use only regular gas. Drove in heat and snow...in Texas and NJ, its built tough.
Better than I thought
I was upgrading from a 1994 voyager, boy what a difference 8 years makes. They have come a long way in making the mini van a true pleasure to drive and own.
2001
Wind noise,
Like driving a Laz-Z-Boy
I know everyone sneers at mini-vans the way interior designers sneer at recliner chairs. But we still keep buying vans and recliners because they provide confort. Frankly, when I am on the road, I like my driving experiences to be pleasant, confortable and as stress-free as possible. That's why I love my Chrysler Voyager. They have been working on perfecting min- vans for years and they got it right.
So far, so good
It is very quiet and rides very smoothly. I would definitley recommend this van to anyone. It is not a great van for families on a budget as Edmunds says (I guess they mean it's okay if you can't afford more?), it's a great van for anyone. Space is a little tight if you have more than 2 kids, but it's fine otherwise. The Voyager does not offer rear air; but, the air vents on the dash are huge and push a lot of air to the back. I had no complaints last summer.