Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2001 Chrysler Voyager owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Chrysler Voyager. When operating the vehicle, the horn would occasionally stop working and eventually stopped operating permanently. In addition, the air bag sensor intermittently illuminated while operating the vehicle. The sensor permanently remained illuminated after starting the vehicle. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000. ...updated 10/19/17 the consumer stated the clockspring failed. The vehicle was repaired. Updated 11/1/2017
The horn and cruise control stopped working and the airbag light came on. It would not pass inspection. It happend while in motion and stationary. They said that the clock spring was broken and needed to be replaced. There is a recall on the 1996-1998 models for the broken clockspring but not the 2001. I see lots of comments that this is an issue beyond those model years included in the recall. They need to extend the recall beyond 1998 since this is an issue with more than those 2 years!
Around end off 2013 my airbag lights off and on ,when driving the airbag lights went off,then came back on. On 2014 I took the vehicle to the mechanic shop and replace the parts inside the steering airbag timer clock. At present mileage 88,000. Hardly drive, garage kept. Please tell me what should I do or any sensor link to the airbag lights.
Chrysler 2001 Voyager: 68K miles airbag warning light illuminated. Approximately 10 nov 06, airbag alert light came on, intermittently. By 10 dec 06, light is on constantly. Operation of steering wheel, seems to trigger event. From internet reading, it is easy to see that the clockspring is defective. This problem was highlighted in NHTSA recall notice of 02V293000, which doesn't cover my vehicle year. Evidently, it takes time for the failure mechanism to expose its self. I am requesting that the NHTSA extend the recall to more recent years, as Chrysler has not done anything to correct the problem, while passing the cost of repair of the defective part (safety related) to the customer.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Chrysler Voyager. While the contact was driving approximately 70 MPH, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure would occur whenever the engine was in operation. The manufacturer issued a voluntary recall pertaining to the clock spring for vehicle model years 1998-2000. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the malfunction. The approximate failure mileage was 177,000.
I have a 2001 Chrysler Voyager minivan and the company did a recall for the 1998-2000 for problems with the air bags not deploying. The light for the air bag will come on because there is a malfunction with the system. The air bag light in the consumer's Chrysler Voyager 2001 illuminated at different times but especially during turns. Dealer checked the vehicle and determined that the vehicle had a faulty clock spring but the vehicle was not included in the recall.
Intermittently when making a hard right or left turn the air bag warning light came on, but would immediately go off. This condition got worse as time progressed. At 35,000 miles air bag light came on but failed to go off. Dealership indicated that the spring in the driver's side air bag needed to be replaced. Consumer noted the air bag clockspring should be recalled and repaired
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Chrysler Voyager. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 04V480000 (air bags) however, the vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. The manufacturer and dealer were both made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Air bag sensor light kept turning on especially during any turn. Dealer replaced defective clock spring. Says that this was a recall item for 1998-2000 voyagers but not 2001. Called Chrysler and they refused to negotiate. I think it is shameful that Chrysler knows it has a problem based on previous years models but forces consumer to pay for repair.
I have 2001 Chrysler Voyager. Problem is when I turn my wheel the air bag light comes on. The problem is the clock spring. I found out that there was a recall on this item between 1998-2000. The dealer is not going to take responsibility for it. I had this problem about 2 years after I purchased the car. I like to file an official complaint.
Airbag complaints in other Voyager years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2001 Chrysler Voyager?
NHTSA has 27 complaints about the air bags of the 2001 Chrysler Voyager, 34% of the model year's 80 complaints. The component named most often is frontal › sensor/control module (5 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2001 Chrysler Voyager airbag problems?
No. NHTSA lists no air bags recall for the 2001 Chrysler Voyager, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2001 Chrysler Voyager airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 69,000 miles, and 12% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.