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2021 Chrysler Voyager Problems: 17 Known Issues
2021 model year · 330+ owner reports · Updated September 2026
2021 · All trims · All engines
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According to Au7o's analysis of 330+ owner reports, the 2021 Chrysler Voyager has 17 documented known issues, with 4 rated critical. The most serious are Side Curtain Airbag Defects (May Not Deploy / Insufficient Pressure) - Safety Recalls ($0-$0 repair), 3.6L Pentastar Water Pump Mechanical Seal Leak (Weep-Hole Coolant Loss, Whine, Overheat) ($600-$1,100 repair), Shift-by-Wire Rotary Shifter Fault — "Service Shifter" Message and Refusal to Change Gears ($150-$600 repair) and 3.6L Pentastar Valvetrain Failure (Rocker Arm / Lifter Ticking, Misfire, Engine Damage) ($1,500-$6,000 repair). The most commonly reported issue is 948TE 9-Speed Transmission Calibration Issues with 150 owner reports. Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $50 to $6,000. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Voyager and Pacifica vehicles. The windshield wiper arm nuts may be improperly tightened, which can cause the wipers to not function properly.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
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According to Au7o's analysis of 330+ owner reports, the 2021 Chrysler Voyager has 17 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Side Curtain Airbag Defects (May Not Deploy / Insufficient Pressure) - Safety Recalls, 3.6L Pentastar Water Pump Mechanical Seal Leak (Weep-Hole Coolant Loss, Whine, Overheat), Shift-by-Wire Rotary Shifter Fault — "Service Shifter" Message and Refusal to Change Gears. Of these, 4 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2021 Chrysler Voyager has 17 known issues documented across 330+ owner reports. 4 issues are rated critical: Side Curtain Airbag Defects (May Not Deploy / Insufficient Pressure) - Safety Recalls and 3.6L Pentastar Water Pump Mechanical Seal Leak (Weep-Hole Coolant Loss, Whine, Overheat) and Shift-by-Wire Rotary Shifter Fault — "Service Shifter" Message and Refusal to Change Gears and 3.6L Pentastar Valvetrain Failure (Rocker Arm / Lifter Ticking, Misfire, Engine Damage). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Chrysler Voyager issues range from $0 to $6,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Side Curtain Airbag Defects (May Not Deploy / Insufficient Pressure) - Safety Recalls, typically costs $0-$0 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
The Voyager is covered by two separate NHTSA side-curtain airbag recalls. In the first (2020-2023 Voyager/Pacifica), a side curtain airbag electrical connector that was not properly secured may prevent the airbags from deploying in a crash (only about 3 Voyagers plus ~23 Pacifica… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
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The engine-driven water pump on the 3.6L Pentastar leaks from the mechanical shaft seal, venting coolant through the pump's weep hole onto the timing cover and front of the block. Chrysler acknowledged the pattern with STAR Online Publication S2307000002, 'Suspected Engine Coolan… Repairs typically run $600-$1,100. Severity: high.
The Voyager uses a shift-by-wire rotary dial with no mechanical linkage to the transmission: turning the knob sends a network request that the transmission control module executes with an electric actuator. When that network path is disturbed, the cluster displays 'Service Shifte… Repairs typically run $150-$600. Severity: high.
The 3.6L Pentastar V6 has a documented valvetrain defect involving the rocker arms and their roller lift pins and the associated hydraulic lifters. The roller on a rocker arm can prematurely wear, loosen and drop, shifting the rocker out of alignment so it scrapes the camshaft an… Repairs typically run $1,500-$6,000. Severity: high.
The 948TE 9-speed automatic paired with the 3.6L Pentastar V6 has well-documented calibration issues. Hesitation during light-throttle acceleration, delayed 2nd-to-3rd upshifts, and shuddering under load. For 2023+, Chrysler introduced revised valve body and updated shift logic w… Repairs typically run $0-$3,000. Severity: medium.
The Voyager's 3.6L Pentastar V6 uses a plastic oil filter housing that integrates the engine oil cooler, where hot oil is cooled by engine coolant. The plastic housing and its internal O-rings/gaskets become brittle from constant underhood heat cycling and crack or warp over time… Repairs typically run $300-$900. Severity: medium.
Voyagers equipped with Engine Stop/Start use a second, small auxiliary battery alongside the main battery. It holds up module and accessory voltage during the auto-restart so the cluster, radio and body controllers do not reset every time the engine relights. The auxiliary batter… Repairs typically run $150-$400. Severity: medium.
The active grille shutter (AGS) is a motorized vane assembly behind the lower grille that the PCM closes for warm-up and aerodynamics and opens for cooling airflow. On these minivans the integrated AGS actuator/module fails or drops off the vehicle network, setting U11E9 (PCM los… Repairs typically run $350-$700. Severity: medium.
On 2021 Voyager (and 2021-2022 Pacifica) vehicles equipped with Easy Slide second-row bucket seats (sales code CY3), the second-row seat-to-floor mounting latch can bind and stick in the open position, so the seat does not properly secure to the floor and fails the lateral-force… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.
The power sliding doors fail to open, close, or reverse direction unexpectedly mid-travel. The door latch sensor, track motor, and wiring harness in the door jamb are common failure points on the budget-oriented Voyager. Repairs typically run $150-$600. Severity: medium.
The power liftgate closes in two stages: the drive struts pull the gate down to a soft-latch position, then a separate cinch motor built into the latch assembly pulls it fully shut. When the cinch latch fails, the gate reaches the soft-latch position, beeps, then reverses and ope… Repairs typically run $0-$700. Severity: medium.
FCA US issued Customer Satisfaction Notification Y97 (NHTSA TSB ID 10228023, April 14, 2022) after determining that the front suspension bearing-to-hub bolts on roughly 11,060 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager vehicles may not have been torqued to specification during assembly. Under… Repairs typically run $0-$550. Severity: medium.
The Telematics Box Module, marketed as the Uconnect Box, carries the vehicle's cellular and GPS connectivity and is the module behind SOS emergency calling, Assist, automatic crash notification, remote start and remote lock/unlock from the app, Wi-Fi hotspot and over-the-air soft… Repairs typically run $0-$1,200. Severity: medium.
Chrysler bulletin S2223000058 (dated 8/12/2022, applicable to 2017-2022 Pacifica and 2020-2022 Voyager) documents water entering the cabin through pin holes and voids in the factory seam sealer at the roof-to-body seam under the roof rack cover at the upper D-pillar. Water tracks… Repairs typically run $200-$500. Severity: medium.
The UConnect 4 7-inch infotainment touchscreen suffers from capacitive layer delamination, especially near the bottom third. Screen becomes unresponsive in affected areas, requiring physical replacement. Same unit used in the Pacifica. Hardware defect with no software fix availab… Repairs typically run $500-$1,200. Severity: low.
The rear HVAC blower motor resistor fails, causing the rear fan to work only on highest speed setting or not at all. Particularly problematic in a minivan where rear passengers rely on rear climate control. Repairs typically run $50-$200. Severity: low.
Chrysler bulletin S2223000035 (April 21, 2022) covers 2021-2022 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles in which the blind spot indicator in the exterior mirror illuminates, and in some cases the audible chime sounds, with no vehicle in the adjacent lane. The rear corner radar sensors are… Repairs typically run $0-$800. Severity: low.