2002 Plymouth Grand Voyager: common problems

Owners of the 2002 Plymouth Grand Voyager filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering and air bags. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 4

What fails most often

1 Steering 50% of all complaints
2 Air bags 25% of all complaints
3 Latches, locks, linkages 25% of all complaints

Circle size and colour show each component’s share of NHTSA complaints. Schematic only, not a drawing of the exact model.

Steering: 2 complaints (50% of all).
Air bags: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Latches, locks, linkages: 1 complaints (25% of all).

Symptoms owners describe

How many of the 4 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).

airbag warning light1 · 25%
warning lights, check engine1 · 25%

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash	Technical service bulletins (TSB)
Steering	2	0	0
Air bags	1	0	0
Latches, locks, linkages	1	0	0

What owners report

Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.

I was driving my 2002 dodge caravan and I lost control because my steering hose let go, and as a result I lost control of my vehicle. This has been an ongoing problem, we are afraid to drive the vehicle.
Steering · 2009-12-27 · NHTSA complaint #10297053
The airbag warning light goes on and off while driving van, sometimes it stays on for a long time or other times its only on for a short time and then goes off. Each time it goes on you hear a warning chime.
Air bags · 2005-08-21 · NHTSA complaint #10133680
Luggage rack orinially installed wrongly reinstalled, but wont stay in place. A wind gust moved the locked front bar to the back the 70# canoe still attached hit the back of the van - over 36,000 when complaint was filed, under 36,000 miles when it happended - no recourse per dealer
Latches, locks, linkages · 2005-03-11 · NHTSA complaint #10113939
A loud noise was coming from the steering wheel while driving, the driver was able to pull over. The driver noticed that fluid started leaking from underneath the vehicle. The driver was able to drive to the dealer. The mechanic informed the driver that the steering wheel clamp needed replacement.
Steering · 2005-01-21 · NHTSA complaint #10108644

When owners complained

NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.

20053
20091

Comparison

By complaint count this model year ranks 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).

On average one model year of the Grand Voyager has 128 complaints (19 years in the data). This year has 4, below average.

What to check before buying

Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.

Other years of this model

Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Plymouth Grand Voyager?

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: steering, air bags, latches, locks, linkages. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: airbag warning light (25%), warning lights, check engine (25%).

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2002 Plymouth Grand Voyager?

NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.

Should I buy a 2002 Plymouth Grand Voyager from a US auction?

Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.

Other 2002 models

Plymouth Prowler 2002

Read also

Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.