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2006 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager petrol: common problems and MOT failures

What MOT testers find on the petrol Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager first registered in 2006 (petrol cars only): we looked at the 131 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: there were only 131 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

131MOTs of 2006 petrol cars, done in 2023–2025
57%pass first time (all 2006 cars: 56%)
5,800typical miles a year
47%had suspension flagged

Common 2006 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager petrol MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2006 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    47% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Lights and electrics
    44% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Brakes
    40% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Tyres
    29% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    23% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

  • Exhaust and emissions
    12% of testsRough price £100–£1,200

    At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for an engine warning light.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2006 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager petrol

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

  1. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

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Other years

Every year of the Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2011243Brakes 40%
2010274Suspension 41%
2009402Brakes 44%
2008865Suspension 45%
2007825Suspension 49%
2005230Suspension 53%
2004138Brakes 59%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager cars first registered in 2006. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score