Lancia Voyager
Chrysler Pentastar V6 in the rebadged Grand Voyager. Robust mass-market technology with timing chain. High consumption, but trouble-free with regular maintenance.
Large-family powerhouse
3.6 V6 — appropriate for the size; Stow 'n Go seats are genuine added value.
Engine Weaknesses 3
As with the Lancia Thema, early Voyager Pentastar 3.6 V6 engines (2011–2014) had the known timing chain guide rail problem. The design was revised from 2014 onward.
Symptoms: Timing chain rattle on cold start, synchronisation fault P0017, power loss
The thermostat housing and heater pipe in the engine block of the Pentastar 3.6 V6 show typical coolant leaks on older vehicles. Inexpensive repair when caught early.
Symptoms: Coolant loss, dropping coolant level, coolant smell, white deposits on engine block
Faulty rocker arms on the Pentastar 3.6 V6 in the Grand Voyager cause engine noise and potentially severe damage. Chrysler recommends replacing rocker arms and hydraulic lifters as the solution.
Symptoms: Ticking from engine bay, power loss, rough running
Vehicle Weaknesses 8
Torque converter fails — fault codes P0740/P0741, gearbox overheats and loses traction. Repair costs extremely high (4,500 € + 3,500 € again). Wrong ATF specification accelerates the damage.
Sliding door actuator motor fails — door no longer detects end position. From 2011 only available as a complete assembly (~680 € without fitting).
Seam rust on the driver's door, boot lid and side panels — documented on vehicles 3.5 years old with 105,000 km. Aluminium bonnet prone to blistering. Warranty does not cover seam rust.
Brake calipers seize due to dirt and salt deposits on the guide pins. Unusually hot brakes after a drive.
The A/C compressor fails, often accompanied by noises at idle. The rear evaporator shows leaks. Compressor replacement costs approximately €1,600 including fitting.
The alternator decoupler pulley wears out, particularly on 2012–2013 model years. Battery voltage drops to 11.6 V while driving.
Vehicle pulls persistently to the right — known through a technical service bulletin from Chrysler/Lancia. Cause: axle geometry error from the factory, correctable by adjusting the toe.
The coolant temperature gauge fluctuates irregularly during driving. Thermostat or coolant temperature sensor faulty. The problem produces no fault codes.
