2008 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2008 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2008 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager than on all cars registered in 2008.

• Brake lights2× usual
  Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager

  11.2% All 2008 cars

  5.5%

  Failed outright at MOT: 6.6%, against 4.5% of all 2008 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £10–£80 our estimate

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light while you work the switches: indicators, brake lights, fog lights and reversing lights.

• Battery6.7× usual
  Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager

  6% All 2008 cars

  0.9%

  Failed outright at MOT: 0.7%, against 0.2% of all 2008 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £80–£200 our estimate

  At the viewing: Check the car starts cleanly and there are no warning lights once running.

• Handbrake performance4.9× usual
  Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager

  5.4% All 2008 cars

  1.1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 5.4%, against 1.1% of all 2008 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £80–£300 our estimate

  At the viewing: Pull the handbrake on a slope. It should hold the car within a few clicks.

• Steering rack inner joints2.7× usual
  Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager

  7.2% All 2008 cars

  2.7%

  Failed outright at MOT: 0%, against 0% of all 2008 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.

Common 2008 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2008 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
  45% 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
  43% 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
  32% 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
  12% 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.

• Rust and bodywork
  10% of testsRough price £150–£1,000

  At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2008 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 brake lights? (Flagged at MOT 2× as often on the 2008 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the battery? (Flagged at MOT 6.7× as often on the 2008 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the handbrake performance? (Flagged at MOT 4.9× as often on the 2008 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager as on other cars the same age.)
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?