IsItAGoodCar
Reliability Guide

Common Problems with the
2011 Chrysler Grand Voyager

A mid-cycle facelift in summer 2011 brought revised lights, grille, badging, improved seating and extra standard equipment. The 3.8-litre V6 petrol was dropped, leaving only the 2.8 CRD diesel — which improved fuel economy by around 10%.

What changed for 2011

  • •Exterior facelift with revised grille, lights and badging
  • •3.8 V6 petrol engine discontinued
  • •Improved seating and extra standard equipment
  • •10% reduction in CO2 and fuel consumption on diesel

Common MOT watch-outs

  • !Same gearbox and diesel engine concerns as 2008–2010 cars
  • !Age-related electrical faults on sliding doors
  • !Suspension component wear
3
Known Issues
2
Serious
1
Moderate
0
Minor

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
Verified by IsItAGoodCar Research Team

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
Verified by IsItAGoodCar Research Team

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
Verified by IsItAGoodCar Research Team

Buying Tips for 2011 Chrysler Grand Voyager

  • Post-2011 cars benefit from the improved fuel economy and cleaner emissions
  • Check that the automatic gearbox shifts cleanly — the 2010 revisions helped but did not eliminate issues
  • The diesel-only lineup simplifies parts sourcing
2009–20102012–2016
Check a 2011 Chrysler Grand Voyager by Registration