1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager LE 3.3 V6

Summary:

A wolf in sheep's clothing, just watch those speed cameras!!

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

OK I have to say that I wrote a comment to someone's review a few months ago& I said I would not buy another Chrysler.

Well I have to say that since we needed a people carrier. I took every other people carrier for a drive. I must say that my last choice was a Grand Voyager and guess what I bought it.. I have to say it is THE best car I have driven.

I paid less for it than all the other car's I was considering.

OK it's big, but fun to drive.

It goes like the clappers to put it mildly.

I outrun those pesky boy racers, who try to overtake me as I approach the motorway merge lane then BOOM I'm gone, they are not expecting that!!

If you are going to buy a people carrier with some serious power and good looks then it has to be the Grand Voyager..

Make sure you get the 3.3 V6 it's amazing..

If you are prepared to pay the extra for the car, then you have to expect a little more on gas.. 18mpg not bad.

Full leather, full electrics. the works.

The kids love it as well no more sardines in the back!!

Go on spoil yourself!!!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 28th October, 2003

19th May 2004, 03:51

But on paper the 2.5 TDI is faster on acceleration, higher top speed and much more economical.

If you can live with the noise and the agricultural manual gearbox then the 2.5 TDI is the one to go for.

6th Aug 2006, 05:31

I've owned my Grand Voyager for 5 years and agree it's a great family car - plenty of space, heaps of room for luggage and plenty of power.

I also find the 3.3 litre engine very economical, getting around 30 mpg on trips (up to 40 mpg on flat touring) and around 23 mpg around the city.

One detraction are the brakes, having replaced the front disks and needed them machined twice. The pads also wear heavily if they are not run-in properly.

2001 Chrysler Grand Voyager CRD Limited 2.5

Summary:

Expensive for the comments reported above

Faults:

Early Rust on Window Strut.

Change of tires after 24,000 miles.

Side passenger door mechanism caused door to close immediately after opening.

General Comments:

The chrome wheels are virtually impossible to clean using proprietary products, and could only be adequately cleaning by the local dealer's valet sevice using what is believed to be a form of acid - not for the inexperienced.

The first set of tires were replaced after 24,000 miles which for our family was 15 months after purchase.

The handbrake needs a gorilla to pull it up - the car has rolled on a few occasions fortunately with no serious consequences.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 30th June, 2003

4th Dec 2003, 13:58

My PT Cruiser... the hand brake on that too is very poor.

It only seems to hold on the very last click, but even then it rolls forward slightly, the 'bench lift' pull you have to exert must surely be weakening the cable.

I often leave it in gear, just in case.

1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager LE 3.3 petrol

Summary:

A problem to endure

Faults:

3 radio's

1 half shaft

3 gearbox's

New brake discs and drums

2 steering columns

Sliding doors 4 visits to properly set them up

Driver's & passenger doors also took 4 attempts to set up properly

Cruise control intermittent when vehicle loaded up with the kid's

Steering still knocks when accelerating and braking a problem since day one and has still not been sorted out

Wheels have corroded 2 have been replaced under warranty another wheel also corroded because the balance weight has eaten into the wheel

Bad paint work, but we have had 1 door re-sprayed, but there are blemishes still coming through

Windscreen wiper's also work on there own accord when turned on, but that problem is intermittent

The drivers seat has split along one side (supposed to be leather)

General Comments:

These are most of the problem's I have encountered with some that I have forgot. But if you ignore the trivial things the vehicle is a comfort to drive with the fuel consumption considered. Why in America are they so widely acclaimed if the still carry so many fault's that have not been rectified.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 20th November, 2002

10th Jul 2003, 17:50

We lived in Canada, we had a Dodge Caravan-same as Chrysler Voyager. we had so many problems, brakes, engine leaks, paintwork. I though OK it's the cold weather but no, in North America the Voyagers/caravans have 4 star ratings. Here in the UK they have NO stars for front impact VERY worrying. The new voyagers have 4/5 star ratings though Anyway I own a chrysler neon- a little saloon car, guess what it's bloody awful. I have only had it less than 6 months. The paint chips/flakes off daily. I have to keep retouching it. I have had the front brake pads replaced TWICE since I got it. The "auto box" is horrendous to say the least. I have to floor it to get ANY power from it. Now I end up blowing the exhaust. The chrysler garage will do nothing for my paint work. My last service cost me over £600. It's a nightmare. I will never ever buy another Chrysler car/van again. we are moving back Canada soon & I will not buy another Chrysler over there either!!!