Used buying checklist

Chrysler Grand Voyager reliability, common problems and used buying checks

A used Chrysler Grand Voyager looks worse than average for reliability in UK MOT data: 27.1% of 7,039 tests failed, compared with 18.7% across all indexed models. A good example should have a clean MOT history for corrosion and structure, suspension and steering, and lights and electrical.

Sources used: DVSA MOT tests (Apr 2026); vehicle recalls (Apr 2026); MOT fault wording (May 2025). MOT data does not capture every reliability issue, especially intermittent engine, gearbox or infotainment faults that do not appear during the test.

• 27.1% MOT failure rate
• Median tested mileage 109,646 miles
• 1,910 failed MOT tests analysed

Most useful finding

Corrosion and structure is the clearest area to check

Corrosion and structure is the clearest named problem area in this model's MOT history (37.2 MOT notes per 100 tests). Example MOT phrases from this area include corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced, is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced, and excessively corroded.

Example MOT phrases to search in the car's history:

• corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
• is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced
• excessively corroded
• prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected
• has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted)
• ball joint excessively worn
• Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
• ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
• inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
• has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced

Before you view one

Focus on corrosion and structure, suspension and steering, and lights and electrical

The model's recorded failure rate is 27.1%, +8.4 percentage points compared with the average across all models. Use the seller questions below to check whether repeat MOT notes have actually been repaired.

• MOT tests analysed7,039 tests
• Median tested mileage109,646 miles
• Failed MOT tests1,910

Used buyer verdict

Should you buy a used Chrysler Grand Voyager?

72.9% of the MOT tests we analysed for this model passed. The model's recorded failure rate is 27.1%, +8.4 percentage points compared with the average across all models. This is a buying brief for the exact car in front of you: clean repeat history matters more than badge reputation.

Worse than average in our MOT data

Green light if The car has a tidy MOT pattern, recent repairs for corrosion and structure, suspension and steering, and lights and electrical, matching tyres, and paperwork for service or recall work.

Renegotiate if The latest MOT mentions corrosion and structure, suspension and steering, and lights and electrical, consumables are due together, or the seller cannot show what was fixed after advisories.

Walk away if Dangerous defects, corrosion near structural areas, warning lights, or the same component family keep returning without clear repair evidence.

• Repeat unresolved MOT notes for corrosion and structure, suspension and steering, and lights and electrical
• corrosion and structure appearing across more than one MOT
• Any dangerous MOT failure on the exact car, especially if the same area appears again later
• No paperwork showing applicable recall work has been completed
• A seller who cannot explain MOT wording such as "corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced"

What should I check first?

Start with corrosion and structure, suspension and steering, lights and electrical, and emissions, engine, and exhaust. The checklist on this page explains why each area is being recommended, what to inspect, and what to ask the seller. Each item shows whether it comes from MOT results, recall notices, or a standard used-car check.

• Corrosion and structure Seen in MOT results

  Corrosion and structure is one of the most common MOT problem areas for this model (37.2 MOT notes per 100 tests).

  What to check: Inspect sills, subframes, mounting points, arches, and underside corrosion advisories.

  • Ask the seller: Has any sill, subframe, mounting-point, chassis, or structural corrosion advisory been repaired properly?
  • Example MOT wording: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced; excessively corroded
  • Where it shows up: seen across most mileage ranges
• Suspension and steering Seen in MOT results

  Suspension and steering is one of the most common MOT problem areas for this model (34.0 MOT notes per 100 tests).

  What to check: Listen for knocks, check uneven tyre wear, and inspect steering play.

  • Ask the seller: Has any suspension, steering, ball-joint, spring, or wheel-bearing advisory been repaired?
  • Example MOT wording: has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted); ball joint excessively worn; Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • Where it shows up: seen across most mileage ranges
• Lights and electrical Seen in MOT results

  Lights and electrical is one of the most common MOT problem areas for this model (32.5 MOT notes per 100 tests).

  What to check: Check every lamp, warning light, horn, battery condition, and dashboard messages.

  • Ask the seller: Have any lighting, warning-light, horn, battery, or electrical MOT notes come back more than once?
  • Example MOT wording: inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced; with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
  • Where it shows up: seen across most mileage ranges
• Emissions, engine, and exhaust Seen in MOT results

  Emissions, engine, and exhaust is one of the most common MOT problem areas for this model (17.0 MOT notes per 100 tests).

  What to check: Check warning lights, smoke, exhaust leaks, recent emissions failures, and service history.

  • Ask the seller: Has the car had repeat emissions, smoke, exhaust, lambda, or engine-warning MOT failures?
  • Example MOT wording: leaking excessively from engine; has a major leak of exhaust gases; Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • Where it shows up: most visible around 50-100k, 100-150k, 150-200k, and 200k+ miles
• Windscreen, wipers, and mirrors Seen in MOT results

  Windscreen, wipers, and mirrors is one of the most common MOT problem areas for this model (9.9 MOT notes per 100 tests).

  What to check: Check windscreen damage, wiper operation, washers, mirrors, and demisting.

  • Ask the seller: Have windscreen, wiper, washer, mirror, or demisting faults appeared in recent MOT history?
  • Example MOT wording: damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; does not clear the windscreen effectively; Items removed from drivers view prior to test
  • Where it shows up: most visible around 0-50k miles
• Tyres and wheels Seen in MOT results

  Tyres and wheels is one of the most common MOT problem areas for this model (2.2 MOT notes per 100 tests).

  What to check: Check tyre age, tread depth, sidewall damage, wheel condition, and alignment wear.

  • Ask the seller: Have uneven tyre wear, damaged tyres, wheel damage, or alignment issues been corrected?
  • Example MOT wording: Nail in tyre; on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel; wheel speed sensor excessively damaged

What changes with mileage?

Past 100k miles on the Chrysler Grand Voyager, MOT records most often point to suspension and steering, corrosion and structure, and lights and electrical.

Common MOT problem areas

7,039 MOT tests analysed for this model

5,130 Distinct vehicles represented

27.1% Recorded MOT test failure rate — +8.4 percentage points vs all models

Common faults: what usually fails on this model?

Corrosion and structure is the clearest named problem area in the MOT history (37.2 MOT notes per 100 tests). These counts are issue notes, not failure rates, because a single MOT can list several faults.

Corrosion and structure

• corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
• is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced

37.2 MOT notes per 100 tests

Suspension and steering

• has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted)
• ball joint excessively worn

34.0 MOT notes per 100 tests

Lights and electrical

• inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
• has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced

32.5 MOT notes per 100 tests

Emissions, engine, and exhaust

• leaking excessively from engine
• has a major leak of exhaust gases

17.0 MOT notes per 100 tests

Windscreen, wipers, and mirrors

• damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
• does not clear the windscreen effectively

9.9 MOT notes per 100 tests

Tyres and wheels

• Nail in tyre
• on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel

2.2 MOT notes per 100 tests

Brakes

• remains on when the brakes are released

0.0 MOT notes per 100 tests

Recall-related areas to verify

Official recall areas

Manufacturer recall notices for the Chrysler Grand Voyager mainly involve one area: emissions, engine, and exhaust. Treat each as something to verify on the specific car you are viewing; the recall table below shows the official notice text.

Emissions, engine, and exhaust

• Engine compartment fuel leak concern

1 recall · 8,555 vehicles

Mileage and age checks

Mileage changes: what starts showing up after high mileage?

Past 100k miles on the Chrysler Grand Voyager, MOT records most often point to suspension and steering, corrosion and structure, and lights and electrical. On lower-mileage cars, the most common named areas are corrosion and structure, lights and electrical, and suspension and steering.

Mileage range	Tests	Vehicles	Failure rate (vs all models)	Median mileage
0-50k	338	273	19.2%+8.4 percentage points vs all models	39,465 miles
50-100k	2,477	1,846	25.4%+4.7 percentage points vs all models	81,753 miles
100-150k	3,115	2,246	28.8%+2.6 percentage points vs all models	121,491 miles
150-200k	871	637	29.5%+2.2 percentage points vs all models	164,719 miles
200k+	177	121	33.3%+6.8 percentage points vs all models	218,844 miles

Problem areas by mileage

Past 100k miles on the Chrysler Grand Voyager, MOT records most often point to suspension and steering, corrosion and structure, and lights and electrical.

Mileage range	Car areas most often recorded	Specific MOT defect examples
0-50k	Corrosion and structure (29.0 MOT notes per 100 tests) Lights and electrical (14.8 MOT notes per 100 tests) Suspension and steering (12.7 MOT notes per 100 tests)	No exact MOT wording is available for this mileage range.
50-100k	Corrosion and structure (31.2 MOT notes per 100 tests) Lights and electrical (26.5 MOT notes per 100 tests) Suspension and steering (24.3 MOT notes per 100 tests)	No exact MOT wording is available for this mileage range.
100-150k	Suspension and steering (39.6 MOT notes per 100 tests) Corrosion and structure (38.5 MOT notes per 100 tests) Lights and electrical (36.9 MOT notes per 100 tests)	No exact MOT wording is available for this mileage range.
150-200k	Corrosion and structure (54.8 MOT notes per 100 tests) Suspension and steering (48.1 MOT notes per 100 tests) Lights and electrical (41.9 MOT notes per 100 tests)	No exact MOT wording is available for this mileage range.
200k+	Suspension and steering (48.6 MOT notes per 100 tests) Lights and electrical (35.6 MOT notes per 100 tests) Corrosion and structure (34.5 MOT notes per 100 tests)	No exact MOT wording is available for this mileage range.

Fair comparisons: is this problem normal for its age?

The MOT failure rate rises from 23.2% at 6-10 years to 29.0% at 15+ years. Compare the car with the nearest age range before treating a fault as normal wear or a warning sign. The average MOT failure rate across all models in the same dataset is 18.7%. The highest failure rate by age is 29.0% for 15+ years cars, based on 4,215 tests.

Age range	Tests	Vehicles	Failure rate (vs all models)	Median age
6-10 years 2016–2020 reg.	806	611	23.2%+6.6 percentage points vs all models	9.1 years
10-15 years 2011–2016 reg.	2,018	1,487	24.7%+1.2 percentage points vs all models	12.4 years
15+ years pre-2011 reg.	4,215	3,055	29.0%+3.1 percentage points vs all models	17.3 years

Recall records and data freshness

Recall context: are there safety notices to know about?

1 relevant recall notice appear for this model. Treat them as safety checks to verify for the exact car, not as normal MOT wear.

2003-01-06	ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL LEAK CONCERN After extended use the fuel rail crossover tube O rings may leak fuel. This may lead to an engine compartment fire. Fit external seals at the fuel crossover points. If the joints are leaking or show signs of rust the fuel rail assembly will be replaced.

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Related reliability guides

Sources used: DVSA MOT tests (Apr 2026); vehicle recalls (Apr 2026); MOT fault wording (May 2025). These are patterns from many MOT tests and recall notices. They help you decide what to inspect and what to ask; they do not certify the condition of one specific car.