2002 Chrysler Voyager Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 11%of 89 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,466miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2002 Chrysler Voyager, 11% of the 89 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,466 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dt: when braking or making a turn vehicle will lunge forward with the transmission ,and when backing out or driveing forward it will loss power at a higher speed like merging to get on the highway. The first time replaced parts, and second time replaced trans axle. But still having same problems. Did some dignostic on it the third time. Vehicle is in the shop again.”
NHTSA complaint #10125909, filed 2005-06, 48,000 miles“Van made rattling noise when in gear. Van later made whining noise. Dealer replaced torque converter and flex plate. After losing use of van for 4 days, the next day, the whining noise recurred. The second day after I had it back, in addition to whining noise, automatic transmission failed. It only moved through first, second, maybe third gear. Engine revs when it's trying to shift gears.”
NHTSA complaint #10132862, filed 2005-08, 55,725 miles“Had vehicle 3 wks,1st problem took it back to dealer in pittsburgh, ks. The sway bar bushing was wore out. 2nd problem was driving down highway, vehicle would not accelerate, stopped moving completely. Took to dealer again. Warranty ran out on transmission at 70,000, there were only 73,000 miles, would fix for 3,200. Took to mechanic, in stockton, mo. Fixed for 1,000. The planetarium weld had busted, he informed me that it is a very common problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10236376, filed 2008-07, 73,000 miles“Consumer took vehicle to dealer on 5 separate occassions regarding transmission failure. Transmission was serviced and adjusted. However, the defect recurrede.”
NHTSA complaint #10099883, filed 2004-11, 850 miles“The contact stated while driving 65 MPH the engine light illuminated. The vehicle started to jerk and then stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. They determined the transmission needed to be repaired or replaced and requires further inspection. The manufacturer was alerted.”
NHTSA complaint #10157377, filed 2006-05, 63,207 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10021239Aug 25, 2006Powertrain control module initialization.
- 10013731Mar 2, 2005Powertrain control module initialization.
- 10012343Jan 22, 2005Transmission delay engagement.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Chrysler Voyager
26 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chrysler Voyager
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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