According to Au7o's analysis of 330+ owner reports, the 2020-2024 Chrysler Voyager has 20 documented known issues, with 6 rated critical. The most serious are 3.6L Pentastar Valvetrain Failure (Rocker Arm / Lifter Ticking, Misfire, Engine Damage) ($1,500-$6,000 repair), Side Curtain Airbag Defects (May Not Deploy / Insufficient Pressure) - Safety Recalls ($0-$0 repair), 2022 Chrysler Voyager Backup Camera Blank in Reverse — Free Radio Software Recall 24V436000, 3.6L Pentastar Water Pump Mechanical Seal Leak (Weep-Hole Coolant Loss, Whine, Overheat) ($600-$1,100 repair), 2023 Voyager Driver Air Bag May Not Deploy — Steering Column Control Module Weld Recall (24V199) and Shift-by-Wire Rotary Shifter Fault — "Service Shifter" Message and Refusal to Change Gears ($150-$600 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 .
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.
Campaign #22V61900011/08/2022
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."
Campaign #24V43600013/06/2024
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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What are the most common Chrysler Voyager problems?
According to Au7o's analysis of 330+ owner reports, the 2020-2024 Chrysler Voyager has 20 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: 3.6L Pentastar Valvetrain Failure (Rocker Arm / Lifter Ticking, Misfire, Engine Damage), Side Curtain Airbag Defects (May Not Deploy / Insufficient Pressure) - Safety Recalls, 2022 Chrysler Voyager Backup Camera Blank in Reverse — Free Radio Software Recall 24V436000. Of these, 6 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Chrysler Voyager reliable?
The 2020-2024 Chrysler Voyager has 20 known issues documented across 330+ owner reports. 6 issues are rated critical: 3.6L Pentastar Valvetrain Failure (Rocker Arm / Lifter Ticking, Misfire, Engine Damage) and Side Curtain Airbag Defects (May Not Deploy / Insufficient Pressure) - Safety Recalls and 2022 Chrysler Voyager Backup Camera Blank in Reverse — Free Radio Software Recall 24V436000 and 3.6L Pentastar Water Pump Mechanical Seal Leak (Weep-Hole Coolant Loss, Whine, Overheat) and 2023 Voyager Driver Air Bag May Not Deploy — Steering Column Control Module Weld Recall (24V199) and Shift-by-Wire Rotary Shifter Fault — "Service Shifter" Message and Refusal to Change Gears. 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.
How much does it cost to fix common Chrysler Voyager 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, 3.6L Pentastar Valvetrain Failure (Rocker Arm / Lifter Ticking, Misfire, Engine Damage), typically costs $1,500-$6,000 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
What year Chrysler Voyager is the most reliable?
Reliability varies across model years of the Chrysler Voyager. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2020-2024 Chrysler Voyager with 20 documented issues documented across 330+ owner reports.
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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 Pacificas). In the later, much larger recall (NHTSA 26V-189 / Stellantis 06D, ~253,000 MY2022-2026 Pacifica and Voyager, of which ~23,879 are Voyagers), the left and/or right side curtain airbags have improperly sealed seams so they cannot retain sufficient pressure during a side-impact deployment (a noncompliance with FMVSS 226). Both defects reduce occupant protection in a side crash.
No symptoms until a side-impact crash where the airbag fails to deploy or under-inflates
Recall notice received by mail
How to Fix
Both are free safety recalls. Dealers inspect and, as needed, properly secure the side curtain airbag connector (connector recall) or replace one or both side curtain airbags (sealing recall 06D / 26V-189). Owners should check their VIN at NHTSA.gov or mopar.com/recalls and schedule the recall service at no cost.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recalled the 2022 Voyager, along with other FCA vehicles, under NHTSA campaign 24V436000. The van's radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying, meaning the backup camera view can be absent when the Voyager is shifted into reverse. Vehicles in this condition fail to comply with FMVSS 111, "Rear Visibility." NHTSA's consequence statement notes that the missing image decreases the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash — a real concern in a family minivan that is frequently reversed out of driveways and parking spaces. FCA's campaign numbers are 66B and 79B.
Common Symptoms
Rearview camera image does not display when reverse is selected
Driver loses the camera view of what is behind the van
How to Fix
Free of charge. A Chrysler dealer updates the radio software, and on some vans the update is delivered over the air rather than in the service lane. Letters to owners were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Verify your Voyager's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the recall is open, then arrange the update through a Chrysler dealer or call FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
The 2023 Chrysler Voyager is on the vehicle list for NHTSA recall 24V199000. Chrysler (FCA US, Stellantis) found that the steering column control module may not have been welded properly. Where the weld is bad, the driver's air bag may not deploy in a crash, which means the van does not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." For a family van the consequence matters plainly: an air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury to the driver. FCA assigned the campaign recall numbers 14B, 33B, 34B, 35B and 36B, shared with several Jeep, Ram and Chrysler models.
Common Symptoms
How to Fix
The fix is free at a Chrysler dealer — they inspect the steering column control module on your Voyager and replace it if necessary at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed in batches from April 11 to June 20, 2024. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm campaign 24V199000 is still open on your van, or call FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
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 requirement of FMVSS No. 225 (Child Restraint Anchorage Systems). This means a child seat installed via LATCH may not be safely anchored. Recall Z22 (NHTSA 22V-181) covered roughly 1,160 vehicles (1,094 Pacifica, 66 Voyager) built October 4-28, 2021.
Second-row seat does not lock/secure firmly to the floor
Seat latch feels stuck or stays open
Seat rocks or is loose when installed
Difficulty getting a secure child-seat LATCH anchor
How to Fix
Free safety recall (Stellantis Z22 / NHTSA 22V-181). Dealers inspect the second-row seat-to-floor latch and, if necessary, replace the second-row seat cushion frame so the seat latches and secures properly. Owners can verify by VIN and have the repair done at no charge.
Certain 2022 Chrysler Voyager and Pacifica minivans left the factory with windshield wiper arm retaining nuts that were not torqued to specification. A loose nut allows the wiper arm to slip on its spline, so one or both wipers stop clearing the windshield properly or fail to operate, creating a loss of forward visibility (especially in rain/snow) and a crash risk that can occur without prior warning. The recall (Stellantis Z80 / NHTSA 22V-619) covered 508 units total (456 Pacifica, 52 Voyager) built November 26 - December 23, 2021.
Free safety recall (NHTSA 22V-619 / Stellantis Z80). Dealers inspect and tighten the windshield wiper arm retaining nuts to the correct torque (about a 30-minute repair). If a wiper arm was already damaged by running loose, it is replaced. Owners can check their VIN and schedule the repair at no charge.
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 mounted behind the rear fascia and can be thrown off by fascia repair material, incorrect sensor aim after a bumper R&R, moisture intrusion at the sensor connector, or an out-of-date Blind Spot Module calibration. Owners most commonly report the driver-side indicator staying lit while stationary, at a stop light, or when passing guardrails, parked cars and roadside barriers. This matters beyond annoyance: a system that cries wolf constantly trains the driver to ignore it, and on these vans the same rear radar modules feed Rear Cross Path detection, so a degraded sensor also weakens backing-out protection. The failure mode is distinct from a 'Blind Spot System Unavailable' message, which normally points to a communication fault or a physically blocked sensor rather than a false-positive detection.
Common Symptoms
Blind spot warning icon lit in the mirror with no adjacent vehicle
Blind spot chime sounding while stopped or parked
False alerts triggered by guardrails, parked cars or roadside barriers
Warning stays on continuously on one side, usually the driver side
Rear Cross Path alerts firing with no crossing traffic
How to Fix
Clean the fascia, remove metallic interference, scan the BSM modules, update software and verify sensor aim/mounting first. The radar has left/right and production-date branches and requires calibration, so no generic sensor link is approved.
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 Coolant Leak', which mandates a specific inspection sequence before any water pump is replaced on 2016-2024MY 3.6L applications, and with dealer bulletin 9100212 covering the upgraded water pump part. Both bulletins are listed against the 2020 and 2021 Chrysler Voyager. Chrysler also published bulletin 0700723 warning that mixing coolant with tap water instead of distilled or pre-diluted coolant deposits minerals that abrade the pump's mechanical seal and cause exactly this leak — meaning some field failures are induced by prior service, not just by the part. Because the pump sits behind the front accessory drive and the leak path runs down the block, owners frequently misread it as an oil leak or as the separately documented oil filter housing failure; sweet smell and dropping coolant level distinguish it. Left alone, the loss progresses to bearing whine, coolant starvation and overheating, which on an aluminum-head V6 risks head gasket and head damage far more expensive than the pump.
Sweet-smelling coolant puddle under the front of the engine
Coolant reservoir level repeatedly low with no visible hose leak
Whining, grinding or growling noise from the front accessory drive
Engine temperature gauge climbing or overheat warning
Crusty orange/pink residue on the timing cover below the pump
Heater blowing cool air after coolant loss
How to Fix
Pressure-test and prove the leak is from the pump weep hole rather than the thermostat, oil-cooler housing or a hose. Replace the pump with a new gasket, MS-12106 OAT coolant and a complete bleed; do not reuse the gasket or add RTV.
What you need to fix it
Only diagnosis- and fitment-reviewed repair parts are linked here.
Genuine Mopar 68311109AD water pump
$215
The 2020 vehicle needs VIN-level confirmation because the retained current-part page starts at 2021; order a new gasket separately.
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 lost communication with the active grille shutter module) and illuminating the MIL. Chrysler issued dealer bulletin 9004138 (June 30, 2021) and revision 9004138A (July 21, 2021) covering AGS diagnosis and replacement with preliminary checks, and both are listed against the 2020 and 2021 Chrysler Voyager; a further bulletin, S2008000132 and its revisions, covers MIL illumination with AGS communication loss combined with ambient air temperature sensor codes. The vanes can also bind mechanically from road debris, ice, or a minor front-end impact. A shutter stuck closed restricts radiator airflow — most noticeable as weak A/C performance in traffic and rising coolant temperature when towing or idling in heat — while a shutter stuck open costs warm-up time and fuel economy. Diagnosis is muddied by the fact that the module, the wiring and the mechanical vanes all produce the same code, which is why the bulletin guidance exists to stop parts being replaced before the preliminary checks are done.
Common Symptoms
Check engine light on with no drivability complaint
A/C blows warm in stop-and-go traffic or at idle in hot weather
Coolant temperature climbing when towing or idling
Audible clicking or grinding from behind the lower grille on startup
Reduced fuel economy and long warm-up time
How to Fix
Inspect vanes for debris/impact, test the connector and pigtail, and confirm current PCM software. Replace the complete shutter/motor assembly only after an internal AGS failure is established.
What you need to fix it
Only diagnosis- and fitment-reviewed repair parts are linked here.
Genuine Mopar 68438679AD active grille shutter assembly
$231
Includes the integrated actuator; verify VIN and front-fascia configuration.
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.
Replace rear blower motor resistor (Mopar 68233575AA). Accessible from behind rear interior trim. Easy DIY repair in 30-60 minutes. Check for debris blocking rear air intake before replacing resistor.
High Confidence80 owner reportsLast reported by owners May 2025Reviewed Feb 2026
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 and generates metal debris that contaminates the oil and circulates through the engine. Symptoms include a persistent ticking/tapping noise, misfires, hesitation/bucking, rough running and loss of power, and in severe cases catastrophic engine failure requiring a full engine replacement. A proposed class action against FCA US alleges the automaker knew of the valve-train defect in 2014-2020 model year vehicles (which includes the 2020 launch year of the modern Voyager); ECM software governing lifter timing was also implicated.
Ticking or tapping noise from the engine (often at idle/cold start)
Cylinder misfire
Hesitation, bucking or surging
Loss of power
Check engine light flashing/on
Rough idle
How to Fix
Diagnose the failing cylinder(s) via misfire codes and cylinder-specific inspection. Accepted repair is replacement of the affected rocker arm(s) and lifter(s); if debris has circulated or multiple cylinders are affected, a cylinder head or full engine replacement may be required. Apply any applicable PCM/ECM software update. Frequent oil changes with correct-spec oil and not deferring the ticking noise limit collateral damage.
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, producing simultaneous oil and coolant leaks. Because oil and coolant passages are adjacent inside the unit, a failure can allow coolant-oil cross-contamination. This is one of the most widely documented Pentastar defects across the Pacifica/Voyager/Grand Caravan/Durango/Grand Cherokee family. Owners typically notice it after 60,000-100,000 miles, though earlier failures occur if the oil filter cap is overtightened. Chrysler has never issued a recall for it.
Oil or coolant pooling near the oil filter housing (top/front of engine)
Low oil pressure warning if leak is severe
How to Fix
Replace the oil filter housing / oil cooler assembly along with the O-rings and gaskets. The commonly preferred fix is an aftermarket aluminum housing (e.g., Dorman) rather than the original plastic unit, which resists heat-related cracking and helps prevent recurrence. Coolant and oil are drained/refilled as part of the job. Torque the filter cap to spec (do not overtighten) to avoid cracking the replacement.
What you need to fix it
Only diagnosis- and fitment-reviewed repair parts are linked here.
Engine Oil Cooler Gasket Set
Cross-refGS33753
Fitment confirmed against the ShowMeTheParts catalog for this vehicle's year and engine.
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 Shifter' and the van may refuse to leave Park, refuse to leave Neutral, or fail to confirm Park when shut off. Chrysler continues to publish on the condition — bulletin S228A000005 REV.D covers 'Shifter Binding Or Service Shifter Message' — and the underlying causes are usually not the shifter itself. The two dominant roots are a poor CAN bus star connector behind the glove box area (the reason a sharp rap on the dash sometimes restores shifter function) and a weak primary or auxiliary battery dragging network voltage below what the modules need. This is distinct from the separately documented 948TE shift-quality and calibration complaints: the transmission is mechanically healthy and shifts fine, but the command never reaches it. The rollaway exposure is real — if the van does not actually reach Park, only the electronic park brake and the parking pawl logic stand between the vehicle and a roll, which is why the manual park release procedure (bulletin 9004481) exists.
Common Symptoms
"Service Shifter" message on the instrument cluster
Vehicle will not shift out of Park or out of Neutral
Gear selection does not register when the dial is turned
Shifter works again after striking the dash above the glove box
Vehicle fails to confirm Park at shutdown; door chime or rollaway warning
Fault appears intermittently, often after a cold start or with a weak battery
How to Fix
Inspect and repair the CAN star connector, load-test both batteries and apply current TCM/BCM software first. The shifter is a last branch after voltage and network integrity are proven; model-year calibration and supersession make a single retail assembly unsafe for the full 2020-2024 range.
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 with fewer complaints.
Get latest PCM/TCM software update from dealer (often resolves 80%+ of shifting complaints). For 2020-2022, updated 2023 valve body can be installed. Regular transmission fluid service every 60,000 miles.
High Confidence150 owner reportsLast reported by owners Aug 2025Reviewed Feb 2026
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 battery is undersized for its duty cycle and commonly fails early — owners report it testing at a fraction of its rated cold-cranking amps well before the main battery is due. The first symptom is usually 'Stop/Start Unavailable - Battery Charging' or the auto-stop simply never engaging, which owners tolerate as a nuisance. The real risk is the second stage: a shorted or heavily degraded auxiliary cell can pull the main battery down with it, leaving a no-start, and low system voltage on this platform cascades into unrelated faults — shifter refusal, module communication codes, false warning lamps. Chrysler documents adjacent conditions on the 2020-2021 Voyager with bulletins S2008000075 RevA (no start and stop/start system service message) and S1408000384 (start-stop charging warning, intelligent battery sensor and charging system). Diagnosis is complicated by the fact that an out-of-spec Intelligent Battery Sensor, not a bad battery, produces the same message, and independent shops that do not know the van has two batteries routinely replace the main battery and see the fault return.
Main battery repeatedly dead after sitting a few days
No-crank or slow-crank no-start condition
Multiple unrelated warning lamps and module communication faults at once
Cluster or radio resets during an auto-restart
How to Fix
Load-test the main and auxiliary batteries separately, verify IBS/charging data and check for a documented USB/radio parasitic draw. Replace the auxiliary battery only when its test fails, then perform the required battery registration/relearn.
What you need to fix it
Only diagnosis- and fitment-reviewed repair parts are linked here.
DieHard Platinum AGM AUX14-1 auxiliary battery
AUX14/Group 400 12V AGM auxiliary-battery branch used by the Voyager ESS system; confirm the label and dimensions on the installed auxiliary battery before ordering.
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.
Diagnose the specific failure point: latch mechanism (Dorman 940-100), track motor, or wiring. The flex wire harness in the door jamb breaks from constant flexing. Reset by disconnecting battery for 5 minutes and recalibrating door.
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 software delivery. On these vans the TBM loses communication with the radio or fails its antenna circuits, throwing the persistent cluster message 'Uconnect Box Requires Service - Please Visit an Authorized Dealer' and storing B-codes such as B1562 (GPS antenna circuit), B1560 (cellular antenna circuit), B1570 and B1498 (Uconnect box communication). The safety consequence is that SOS and automatic crash notification stop working silently — the red SOS button becomes decorative and no one is notified in a crash — while the only visible symptom is a nag message. Chrysler covers the condition in bulletin S2108000015 and its revisions (through RevH), listed against the 2021 Voyager, with related bulletins S238A000024 and S248A000001 covering SOS call failure after radio replacement, and S2232000005 / S228A000005 covering Uconnect box errors with antenna diagnostic codes. Root causes split between outdated TBM software, a chafed or unseated antenna coax between the roof antenna and the module, and outright module failure.
Common Symptoms
"Uconnect Box Requires Service" message on the instrument cluster
SOS button pressed with no response; SOS light amber or off
Remote start and remote lock/unlock fail from the phone app
Wi-Fi hotspot unavailable and over-the-air updates never arrive
Navigation cannot acquire a GPS position or shows the wrong location
Vehicle health report emails stop arriving
How to Fix
Update TBM and radio software, then use the stored B-code to inspect the GPS or cellular coax branch. Replace and VIN-provision a TBM only after wiring/antenna faults are excluded; it is not a plug-and-play retail repair.
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 available.
Visible discoloration or separation of screen layers
Ghost touches or phantom inputs
Screen requires harder presses to register
How to Fix
Screen replacement at dealer. No software fix available as this is a hardware defect. Check if still under warranty before paying. Some owners use screen protectors to slow the delamination process.
High Confidence100 owner reportsLast reported by owners Jul 2025Reviewed Feb 2026
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 opens again, or it stays down but reports 'Liftgate Ajar' and keeps the interior lamps and body controllers awake — which drains the battery overnight. Chrysler has published repeatedly on this on Voyager-applicable vans: Customer Satisfaction Notification Y50 (July 30, 2021) for a liftgate that will not power close, bulletin S2223000021 for difficulty opening or closing the power liftgate, S2123000023 for a liftgate latch sticking or hard to close, 9004492 for power liftgate latch release and operation, and S2223000009 for intermittent hands-free (kick-sensor) door and liftgate function. The failure splits into a software half — an out-of-date Power Liftgate Module — and a hardware half, the cinch motor and latch assembly at the base of the gate. It is often mistaken for a main lift motor or strut problem; the tell is that the gate travels normally and only fails in the final inch.
Common Symptoms
Power liftgate closes partway, beeps, then reopens
"Liftgate Ajar" warning stays on with the gate visibly shut
Gate must be slammed manually to latch
Hands-free kick sensor works intermittently or not at all
Repeated dead battery overnight with the ajar warning active
Grinding or straining noise from the base of the liftgate on close
How to Fix
Check CSN Y50, update the liftgate module, scan the B2500-family fault and rule out striker misalignment or impact/ice before replacing hardware. Replace the integrated latch/cinch assembly only when the latch branch is confirmed.
What you need to fix it
Only diagnosis- and fitment-reviewed repair parts are linked here.
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 down the inside of the D-pillar and appears as a wet headliner near the rear quarter, damp rear pillar trim, or standing water in the load floor well behind the third row. Because the entry point is hidden under the roof rack trim, the leak is routinely misdiagnosed as a liftgate seal, taillamp gasket or sunroof drain problem, and vans are often resealed in the wrong place more than once. Chronic wetting in the load floor well soaks the spare tire area and the wiring that runs down the pillar, and can lead to mold and to corrosion-driven electrical faults in rear body circuits.
Common Symptoms
Wet spot on the headliner near the rear quarter or D-pillar
Standing water in the load floor well behind the third-row seat
Damp or stained rear pillar trim
Musty or mildew smell in the cargo area
Water dripping onto cargo after rain or a car wash
How to Fix
Remove the D-post roof-rack cover, identify the actual pinhole/void, seal that exterior roof seam and water-test it before reassembly. If leakage remains, diagnose the separate liftgate seal/drain branch instead of adding more sealer blindly.
What you need to fix it
Only diagnosis- and fitment-reviewed repair parts are linked here.
3M Ultrapro 08302 clear autobody seam sealer, 5 oz
$50
Clear exterior automotive seam sealer for the confirmed upper D-pillar roof-seam void. Prepare the surface and follow product safety/application instructions; do not use it as a substitute for locating a liftgate-area leak.
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-torqued bolts allow the bearing flange to work against the knuckle, producing a clunk or clank from the front end over bumps and during low-speed maneuvering, and progressively loosening further. This is an assembly defect, not a wear item, which is why it shows up at very low mileage on otherwise new vans and why owners are often told the noise is 'normal' before the campaign is found. Separately, the 2021 Voyager TSB list carries bulletin 75745 covering wheel hub and bearing assembly service, so hub/bearing complaints on this nameplate have two distinct roots: the Y97 torque defect and ordinary bearing failure.
Common Symptoms
Clunk or clank from the front suspension over bumps
Knocking noise at low speed during turns or braking
Noise present at very low mileage on a nearly new vehicle
Humming or growling that changes with steering load if the bearing has since failed
How to Fix
Run the VIN for CSN Y97 and have the dealer inspect/re-torque the hub bolts and replace only failed fasteners at no charge. A complete hub is not the stated first repair and should be considered only if play or roughness remains after correct torque.
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.
Campaign #25V87600017/12/2025
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."
What is the 2020-2021 Chrysler Voyager 3.6L Pentastar Valvetrain Failure (Rocker Arm / Lifter Ticking, Misfire, Engine Damage)?
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.
What is the 2020-2024 Chrysler Voyager Side Curtain Airbag Defects (May Not Deploy / Insufficient Pressure) - Safety Recalls?
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.
What is the 2022 Chrysler Voyager 2022 Chrysler Voyager Backup Camera Blank in Reverse — Free Radio Software Recall 24V436000?
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recalled the 2022 Voyager, along with other FCA vehicles, under NHTSA campaign 24V436000. The van's radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying, meaning the backup camera view can be absent when the Voyager is shifted into reverse. Vehicle… Severity: high.
What is the 2020-2024 Chrysler Voyager 3.6L Pentastar Water Pump Mechanical Seal Leak (Weep-Hole Coolant Loss, Whine, Overheat)?
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.
What is the 2023 Chrysler Voyager 2023 Voyager Driver Air Bag May Not Deploy — Steering Column Control Module Weld Recall (24V199)?
The 2023 Chrysler Voyager is on the vehicle list for NHTSA recall 24V199000. Chrysler (FCA US, Stellantis) found that the steering column control module may not have been welded properly. Where the weld is bad, the driver's air bag may not deploy in a crash, which means the van d… Severity: high.
What is the 2020-2024 Chrysler Voyager Shift-by-Wire Rotary Shifter Fault — "Service Shifter" Message and Refusal to Change Gears?
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.
What is the 2020-2024 Chrysler Voyager 948TE 9-Speed Transmission Calibration Issues?
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.
What is the 2020-2024 Chrysler Voyager 3.6L Pentastar V6 Oil Filter Housing / Oil Cooler Assembly Cracking (Oil & Coolant Leaks)?
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.
What is the 2020-2024 Chrysler Voyager Auxiliary (ESS) Battery Failure — Stop/Start Unavailable, Drained Main Battery and No-Start?
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.
What is the 2021 Chrysler Voyager Second-Row Seat-to-Floor Latch May Bind Open (LATCH/FMVSS 225 Recall Z22 / 22V-181)?
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.
What is the 2020-2024 Chrysler Voyager Power Sliding Door Malfunction?
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.
What is the 2022 Chrysler Voyager Windshield Wiper Arm Nuts Improperly Tightened (Wiper Failure Recall Z80 / 22V-619)?
Certain 2022 Chrysler Voyager and Pacifica minivans left the factory with windshield wiper arm retaining nuts that were not torqued to specification. A loose nut allows the wiper arm to slip on its spline, so one or both wipers stop clearing the windshield properly or fail to ope… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.
What is the 2020-2022 Chrysler Voyager Front Wheel Bearing-to-Hub Bolts Under-Torqued From the Factory (Customer Satisfaction Notification Y97)?
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.
What is the 2020-2024 Chrysler Voyager Telematics Box Module (Uconnect Box) Communication Failure — SOS and Assist Silently Disabled?
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.
What is the 2020-2022 Chrysler Voyager Power Liftgate Cinch Latch Failure — Gate Beeps, Reverses and Will Not Stay Closed?
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.
What is the 2020-2022 Chrysler Voyager Active Grille Shutter Module Failure — Check Engine Light With Lost Communication (U11E9)?
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.
What is the 2020-2022 Chrysler Voyager Roof Seam Sealer Voids at the Upper D-Pillar Cause Water Leaks Into the Headliner and Cargo Floor?
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.
What is the 2020-2024 Chrysler Voyager UConnect 4 Touchscreen Delamination?
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.
What is the 2020-2024 Chrysler Voyager Rear HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Failure?
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.
What is the 2021-2022 Chrysler Voyager Blind Spot Monitoring False Alerts — Warning Illuminates With No Vehicle Present?
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.
