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2021 Chrysler Voyager problems

Owners filed 18 complaints about the 2021 Chrysler Voyager with NHTSA between Aug 2021 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is electrical system (5).

Complaints
18
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
1
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
1
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Electrical system5
  2. Steering4
  3. Power train2
  4. Engine2
  5. Seats2
  6. Service brakes1
  7. Vehicle speed control1
  8. Visibility/wiper1
  9. Other / unknown5

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 27, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20211
20220
20230
20246
20257
20264

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Electrical system

5 reports
“My backup camera is not working properly, when I put it in reverse the display shows random colors, sometimes it will come up but the screen looks like it's shaking then goes to a various color and don't work. This has been going on for about 3 years now”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 7, 2026Electrical systemODI 11769516

Steering

4 reports
“Driving on I4 to Orlando noticed steering wheel sticking at 11 & 1 o'clock and steering wheel not returning to the straight position. No engine or any other lights illuminated. At dealership for two weeks waiting for back ordered steering rack.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 18, 2026SteeringODI 11751280

Power train

2 reports
“I purchased a 2021 Chrysler Voyager in August 2024 from Apple Autos in Shakopee MN. When we purchased the car, there has always been a rough idle and were assured that this was due to the automatic start/engine. Around July 2025, I began experiencing engine issues that have persisted for over two months. Initial issues were a significant rough idle and car dying. We brought the car in and repaired both batteries and replaced all the spark plugs. The issues have persisted. Symptoms include overheating, coolant loss, and misfires on cylinder 3. Diagnostics suggest a head gasket failure. This issue poses a safety risk, especially if the engine fails while driving. I’ve attempted repairs, but the problem remains unresolved. I’m concerned this may be a premature failure affecting other vehicles of the same model and engine type. There is no official recall for head gasket failure on the 2021 Chrysler Voyager, but there are numerous owner reports and forum discussions suggesting that early engine failure and head gasket issues are a concern—especially for vehicles that were former rentals or have the 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine, which is shared with the Chrysler…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 8, 2025Power trainODI 11685700

Engine

2 reports
“The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Voyager. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated while depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that the electronic throttle control warning light was illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal and was able to slow the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond as needed while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the electronic throttle control warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the engine was not revving while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 31, 2025Vehicle speed control, EngineODI 11651852

Seats

2 reports1 related recall
“mid row seat headrest won’t go back to fixed position after being stowed. potentially neck injury could and can occur if in any sort of accident. wired carplay issue, won’t work for apple. cannot use carplay with any iphone.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 11, 2024Electrical system, SeatsODI 11601301

Service brakes

1 report1 crash
“I was driving to work on 10/5/2026. Because I am in a wheelchair, my vehicle is adapted with the Scott’s Driving System. Traffic started to slow down and I pulled back on the adapted steering wheel, which is the braking mechanism, but the steering wheel would not move. It felt locked. I had to drive off to the side of the road to avoid hitting the car in front of me. Unfortunately, I hit a mailbox, trash can and ultimately a tree before my car came to a stop. Not only did the brakes fail, but the safety restraints also did not work properly and I landed on the floor. I fractured my foot, sprained both ankles, and received multiple bruises and a large abrasion from the seatbelt. My car is totaled.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 12, 2026Service brakesCrash reportedODI 11770544
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 27, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.