2021 Chrysler VOYAGER
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2021 Chrysler VOYAGER has 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is other problems (25% of all complaints), specifically: in the 2 years that i owned the van i have walked away from the car after a journey and accidentally left the van running 3 times and my mechanic has done it once. 2 of those times it was left running all night. once it ran out of gas. it seems to happen when i am distracted. the safety issue is th.
20
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.3x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
OTHER
5 complaints- • In the 2 years that I owned the van I have walked away from the car after a journey and accidentally left the van running 3 times and my mechanic has done it once. 2 of those times it was left running all night. Once it ran out of gas. It seems to happen when I am distracted. The safety issue is th
- • My back up camera has stopped working for months. There is open recalls for the same exact vehicles but not for my specific VIN. I am trying to get this fixed as soon as possible.
- • My rear camera is not working properly. This started around [XXX]. Also apparently my auto stop is no longer working this is the second time this has happened to me last year end of 8/24 - 9/24 I had it fixed at a dodge dealer in New Jersey and now it has happened again. I don’t understand how in le
“In the 2 years that I owned the van I have walked away from the car after a journey and accidentally left the van running 3 times and my mechanic has done it once. 2 of those times it was left running all night. Once it ran out of gas. It seems to happen when I am distracted. The safety issue is th”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
4 complaints- • The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Voyager. The contact stated that after stopping at a stop sign, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle inadvertently shifted into park and shut-off. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The automatic start stop warning light was illuminat
- • mid row seat headrest won’t go back to fixed position after being stowed. potentially neck injury could and can occur if in any sort of accident. wired carplay issue, won’t work for apple. cannot use carplay with any iphone.
- • My back up camera has stopped working for months. There is open recalls for the same exact vehicles but not for my specific VIN. I am trying to get this fixed as soon as possible.
“The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Voyager. The contact stated that after stopping at a stop sign, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle inadvertently shifted into park and shut-off. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The automatic start stop warning light was illuminat”
— NHTSA complaint filing
STEERING
3 complaints- • The steering wheel sticks when exiting a turn, this can be reproduced on every turn. There is a risk of overcompensating steering if you do not anticipate the steering wheel sticking. There is also a vague spot in the steering when driving in a straight line, the vehicle will drift to one side and w
- • When we go to turn a certain way the wheel sticks while In drive, mechanic says it could be steering tie rods or rack and pinions
- • I was driving in the highway and my steering became so stiff that I could barely turn the wheel.It wasn’t just stiff, It was almost impossible to make a turn unless I use all my strength and turn the wheel with both of my hands. . It made me pull over the car and get it towed to the dealership. Thi
“The steering wheel sticks when exiting a turn, this can be reproduced on every turn. There is a risk of overcompensating steering if you do not anticipate the steering wheel sticking. There is also a vague spot in the steering when driving in a straight line, the vehicle will drift to one side and w”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SEATS/RESTRAINTS
2 complaints- • Our second row seat on the passenger side has a head rest that will not fold upright and lock into place. The seat itself is useless due to the headrest not folding up correctly and is a safety hazard for anyone to sit in it. I bought this vehicle for the purpose of having all available seats to be
- • mid row seat headrest won’t go back to fixed position after being stowed. potentially neck injury could and can occur if in any sort of accident. wired carplay issue, won’t work for apple. cannot use carplay with any iphone.
“Our second row seat on the passenger side has a head rest that will not fold upright and lock into place. The seat itself is useless due to the headrest not folding up correctly and is a safety hazard for anyone to sit in it. I bought this vehicle for the purpose of having all available seats to be ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
TRANSMISSION
2 complaints- • I was driving on a freeway. My car had no warning lights. Suddenly the dash lit up like a Christmas tree and the car lost all power. The engine was running, but the gas pedal was unresponsive. The transmission went to neutral. I was forced to coast to the side of the road. Luckily there was somewher
- • I purchased a 2021 Chrysler Voyager in August 2024 from Apple Autos in Shakopee MN. When we purchased the car, there has always been a rough idle and were assured that this was due to the automatic start/engine. Around July 2025, I began experiencing engine issues that have persisted for over two mo
“I was driving on a freeway. My car had no warning lights. Suddenly the dash lit up like a Christmas tree and the car lost all power. The engine was running, but the gas pedal was unresponsive. The transmission went to neutral. I was forced to coast to the side of the road. Luckily there was somewher”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
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🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
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- ☐OTHER: In the 2 years that I owned the van I have walked away from the car after a journey and accidentally left the van running 3 times and my mechanic has done it once. 2 of those times it was left running all night. Once it ran out of gas. It seems to happen when I am distracted. The safety issue is th
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Voyager. The contact stated that after stopping at a stop sign, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle inadvertently shifted into park and shut-off. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The automatic start stop warning light was illuminat
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐STEERING: The steering wheel sticks when exiting a turn, this can be reproduced on every turn. There is a risk of overcompensating steering if you do not anticipate the steering wheel sticking. There is also a vague spot in the steering when driving in a straight line, the vehicle will drift to one side and w
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SEATS/RESTRAINTS: Our second row seat on the passenger side has a head rest that will not fold upright and lock into place. The seat itself is useless due to the headrest not folding up correctly and is a safety hazard for anyone to sit in it. I bought this vehicle for the purpose of having all available seats to be
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Chrysler VOYAGER — Year Comparison
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At a Glance
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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