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Before you buy a used Chrysler Grand Voyager (RT).

2008–2016 · Petrol / Diesel · 2 engines

Taken only from Testigo's sourced sheets. Use it to question the seller and on the test drive: it does not confirm that any particular car is affected.

Chrysler Grand Voyager (RT), real photo of this generation
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The essentials.

Typical faults by engine

The period and mileage are those mentioned by each sheet's sources. They are not a maintenance interval and do not predict that any particular car will fail.

All versions

Sheets the catalogue links to all 2 of its engines.

3.6 / 3.8 V6

Petrol

2.8 CRD

Diesel

  • EGR, turbo and timing belt on the 2.8 CRD (VM Motori)Engine
    Period mentioned
    2001–2018
    Mileage mentioned
    What the sheet says: The block is considered robust: problems usually come from the ancillaries (turbo, intercooler and emissions equipment, especially the EGR valve). Owners point out that the timing belt is expensive and must be changed on time (about 160,000 km).

Which engine has the fewest documented faults?

Documented faults and recalls by engine for the Chrysler Grand Voyager (RT)
EngineDocumented faultsRecalls
3.6 / 3.8 V6Petrol22 with conditions7
2.8 CRDDiesel21 with conditions7

According to the data we have, all its engines have the same number of documented faults.

We only count the sourced sheets we have. An engine with fewer is not guaranteed to be more reliable: it may have been studied less or sold in smaller numbers.

Official recalls: ask before you pay

A recall existing does not mean this car is affected or that it is still outstanding: it depends on the chassis number, the market and the production date.

  1. Ask the seller for the chassis number (VIN): it has 17 characters, appears in the car's documents and can usually also be seen at the base of the windscreen.
  2. Ask an official Chrysler dealer, or the brand's official website if it lets you check by chassis number, whether each recall has been done or is still outstanding for that VIN.
  3. Manufacturer recalls are normally carried out free of charge by the official service network. If one is outstanding, ask for it to be done before you close the sale.
Water ingress in rear vent window switchElectrical and electronic systems

How to check it: Confirm VIN; replace switch and inspect or repair its connection.

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Chrysler airbag and seat-belt recalls (2002–2026)Airbags and seat belts

How to check it: Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.

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Chrysler brake recalls (2000–2015)Brakes

How to check it: Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.

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Chrysler steering recalls (2011–2011)Steering

How to check it: Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.

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Chrysler engine, transmission and software recalls (2006–2015)Powertrain and engine management

How to check it: Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.

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Chrysler electrical, lighting and electronics recalls (2006–2010)Electrical and electronic systems

How to check it: Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.

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Chrysler body, seat and fitting recalls (2014–2014)Bodywork

How to check it: Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.

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On the test drive: what to look and listen for

Taken from each sheet's symptoms and checks. You can tick off what you have already looked at: it is saved only in this browser.

0 of 3 checked

Engine

  • Look out for: Hesitation, smoke and loss of power from the EGR or particulate filter; a failing turbo or intercooler; if the timing belt breaks, serious damage (interference engine).

    Ask them to check: Check when the belt was changed; read the EGR and filter codes; check the turbo and intercooler pipes.

  • Look out for: Oil spots under the car, oil on the block below the housing (in the engine’s “V”), frequent top-ups and, in serious cases, a low oil-pressure warning; sometimes coolant leaks too.

    Ask them to check: Look for oil in the centre of the engine and under the car; do not overtighten the filter cap. The usual repair is replacing the whole assembly (aluminium versions exist), removing the intake manifolds, with new gaskets.

Climate control

  • Look out for: With automatic climate control and the same temperature on both sides, one side gets noticeably colder air; with no warning.

    Ask them to check: Check that nothing is covering the sensor on the dashboard. At the garage, ask for the sun sensor test before replacing flap motors.

Sources

Every fact on this page comes from these Testigo sheets and their original sources. Sources are not checked in real time.

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