Which is cheaper to maintain, the Chrysler Voyager or the Chrysler Voyager?

Based on 5-year routine maintenance labor at a $150/hr indie shop rate, the Chrysler Voyager is cheaper to maintain — about $13,311 less over 60,000 miles. Parts cost is not included.

What's the labor difference between the 3.3L V6 and the 3.6L V6?

Across 25 common maintenance jobs, hours vary by drivetrain and engine layout. See the side-by-side table on this page for each job's labor hours and estimated cost.

Are there any active recalls on the Chrysler Voyager or Chrysler Voyager?

The Chrysler Voyager has 0 open NHTSA recalls. The Chrysler Voyager has 2 open recalls. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

2000 Chrysler Voyager vs 2026 Chrysler Voyager — Labor Times, Costs & Recalls

Specifications

Year

2000

2026

Engine

3.3L V6

3.6L V6

Drivetrain

AWD

FWD

Transmission

—

automatic

Fuel

gas

Powertrain

Engine output, acceleration, top speed, handling, braking — and Nürburgring if either car ran one.

Horsepower

—hp

Torque

—lb-ft

0–60 mph

—

Quarter Mile

—

Top Speed

—

Skidpad

—

60–0 Braking

—

70–0 Braking

—

MPG · City

—

MPG · Highway

—

MPG · Combined

—

Performance specs synthesized from manufacturer figures and instrumented magazine tests (Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Road & Track). MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Numbers flagged as "low confidence" by AI generation are conservative estimates from related platforms.

Cost of Ownership

★ WINNER

5-Year Maintenance

$7,118

0.12 $/mi

5-Year Maintenance

$20,429

0.34 $/mi

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ADVANTAGEChrysler Voyager — Saves you $13,311 over 5 years (187% less in routine maintenance labor)

Routine maintenance only. Cost = labor hours × $150/hr × estimated 5-yr frequency. Parts cost not included.

Maintenance Breakdown

Hours per common service. Lower is faster (and cheaper) at the shop.

Oil & filter change

0.4 hrs$1,200 / 5yr

0.3 hrs$1,020 / 5yr

Tire rotation

0.4 hrs$480 / 5yr

0.5 hrs$600 / 5yr

Differential fluid

1.5 hrs$530 / 5yr

Front brake pads

1.2 hrs$520 / 5yr

1.0 hrs$460 / 5yr

Rear brake pads

1.2 hrs$500 / 5yr

1.0 hrs$440 / 5yr

Wiper blades

0.3 hrs$300 / 5yr

0.2 hrs$240 / 5yr

Brake fluid flush

0.8 hrs$270 / 5yr

Spark plugs

0.8 hrs$200 / 5yr

1.5 hrs$305 / 5yr

12V battery

0.4 hrs$260 / 5yr

0.3 hrs$245 / 5yr

Intake manifold gasket

3.0 hrs$162 / 5yr

5.5 hrs$275 / 5yr

Cabin air filter

0.3 hrs$210 / 5yr

Water pump

2.5 hrs$173 / 5yr

3.5 hrs$226 / 5yr

Fuel filter

0.5 hrs$210 / 5yr

0.3 hrs$150 / 5yr

Coolant flush

0.8 hrs$170 / 5yr

Valve cover gasket

1.5 hrs$114 / 5yr

2.5 hrs$174 / 5yr

Oil pan gasket

3.5 hrs$144 / 5yr

Engine air filter

0.3 hrs$150 / 5yr

0.2 hrs$120 / 5yr

Alternator

1.5 hrs$131 / 5yr

Serpentine belt

0.6 hrs$125 / 5yr

0.5 hrs$110 / 5yr

Power steering flush

0.5 hrs$95 / 5yr

Oxygen sensor

1.5 hrs$173 / 5yr

— hrs

Starter motor

1.5 hrs$85 / 5yr

1.2 hrs$76 / 5yr

Ignition coil

0.8 hrs$80 / 5yr

Thermostat

0.8 hrs$56 / 5yr

1.5 hrs$93 / 5yr

PCV valve

0.4 hrs$80 / 5yr

0.3 hrs$65 / 5yr

Active Recalls

★ WINNER

Open NHTSA Recalls

CLEAR

Open NHTSA Recalls

2 open

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ADVANTAGEChrysler Voyager — 2 fewer open recalls from the NHTSA

Fluid Capacities

Chrysler Voyager

ac_refrigerant · R-134a

brake0.95 qt · FMVSS 116 DOT 3

coolant10.50 qt · MS-9769

engine_oil4.50 qt · API SJ

front_diff1.20 qt · MS-9602

power_steering1.80 qt · MS-9602

rear_diff1.50 qt · API GL-5

transfer_case0.90 qt · MS-9602

transmission_auto9.10 qt · MS-9602

washer4.00 qt · Windshield washer solvent

Chrysler Voyager

ac_refrigerant · R-1234yf

brake · FMVSS 116 DOT 3

coolant13.00 qt · MS-12106

engine_oil5.90 qt · API SP / ILSAC GF-6A

power_steering · none — electric power steering

transmission_auto9.50 qt · ZF S671.090.255 (ZF TE-ML 16L)

washer1.50 qt · windshield washer fluid

The Verdict

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THE WINNER

2000 Chrysler Voyager

3.3L V6

Chrysler Voyager is cheaper to maintain (saves ~$13,311 over 5 years)
Chrysler Voyager has 2 fewer open NHTSA recalls

Based on objective maintenance and recall data. Driving feel, looks, brand loyalty, and ownership experience are separate (and very valid) considerations.

Open the full dashboard for either truck

Labor times, torque specs, fluid capacities, DTC codes, repair procedures, recalls, common platform problems.