2007 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2007 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2007 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager than on all cars registered in 2007.

• Steering rack inner joints3.6× usual
  Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager

  11.9% All 2007 cars

  3.3%

  Failed outright at MOT: 0%, against 0% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£450 our estimate

  At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

• Anti-lock braking system7.8× usual
  Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager

  8.6% All 2007 cars

  1.1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 8.6%, against 1.1% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£350 our estimate

  At the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.

Common 2007 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2007 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Suspension
  49% 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.

• Brakes
  46% 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.

• Lights and electrics
  45% of testsRough price £10–£80

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

• Tyres
  37% 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
  15% 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.

• Steering
  14% of testsRough price £100–£450

  At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2007 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager

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

1. Any recent work on the steering rack inner joints? (Flagged at MOT 3.6× as often on the 2007 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the anti-lock braking system? (Flagged at MOT 7.8× as often on the 2007 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager as on other cars the same age.)
3. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?