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Reliability Guide

Common Problems with the
2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager

The fifth-generation Grand Voyager launched in the UK with 3.8-litre V6 petrol or 2.8-litre CRD diesel power. All seven seats were standard, and the model represented the final evolution of the classic Voyager line.

What changed for 2008

  • •UK launch of fifth-generation model
  • •3.8 V6 petrol and 2.8 CRD diesel engines
  • •LX, Touring and Limited trim levels
  • •Seven seats standard across range

Common MOT watch-outs

  • !Automatic gearbox valve-body wear on neglected cars
  • !Injector and turbo issues on 2.8 CRD if poorly maintained
  • !Sliding-door loom breaks with age
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All Known Issues

Automatic gearbox shift quality and valve-body wear

SeriousGearbox & Transmission

Grand Voyagers are hard on their automatic transmissions, and delayed engagement, harsh shifts or flaring between gears can quickly lead to expensive repairs.

Est. Repair Cost: £600–£2,500
Warning Signs:

Delay taking drive, Harsh or slipping shifts, Transmission warning light

What to Inspect:
  • Drive it from cold and when fully warm
  • Check for fluid-change history
  • Be wary of freshly cleared gearbox warnings
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2.8 CRD injector, EGR and turbo trouble

SeriousEngine

The diesel can suit the Voyager well, but injector leaks, EGR fouling and turbo wear are common on neglected high-mileage family workhorses.

Est. Repair Cost: £300–£1,800
Warning Signs:

Poor starting, Diesel smell, Flat performance, Smoke under load

What to Inspect:
  • Listen from cold
  • Inspect for injector seepage and smoke
  • Ask about EGR, turbo or timing-belt work
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Sliding-door and central-locking loom faults

ModerateElectrics & Electronics

Powered sliding doors and central locking are part of the Grand Voyager’s appeal, but loom breaks, latch faults and tired door modules are very common as the cars age.

Est. Repair Cost: £120–£600
Warning Signs:

Sliding door stops midway, Door beeps or refuses to latch, Central locking behaves unpredictably

What to Inspect:
  • Operate both sliding doors several times
  • Check loom areas and pillar wiring
  • Confirm remote locking works from every door
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Buying Tips for 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager

  • Test the automatic gearbox from cold and hot — delayed engagement or harsh shifts suggest expensive repairs ahead
  • The 2.8 CRD diesel is the better buy for towing but ask about injector, EGR and turbo history
  • Check the battery health as weak voltage causes multiple false electrical faults
2009–2010
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