Target Audience:
Families, commercial use (taxi/van conversions)
Key Competitors:
Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna, Ford Windstar, Chevrolet Venture/Uplander, Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager (within Chrysler brand family)
Versatility:
Known for its practical interior packaging and passenger-carrying capability
Powertrain Options:
Reliable V6 engines offering a balance of power and efficiency for its class
Comfort And Convenience:
Designed for long-distance comfort and ease of access
Powertrain:
Engine (3.3L V6, 3.8L V6), Transmission (4-speed Automatic - 41TE/42LE)
Chassis:
Suspension (Front/Rear), Steering, Brakes (ABS, Parking Brake), Wheels & Tires
Electrical:
Body Electrical, Powertrain Control, Lighting, Instrumentation, HVAC Controls, Audio System
Body:
Interior Trim, Exterior Panels, Doors, Liftgate, Glass, Seating Systems (including Stow 'n Go concepts if applicable to this generation)
Diagnostics:
Troubleshooting guides, DTC interpretation, component testing procedures
Maintenance:
Scheduled maintenance, fluid changes, filter replacements, lubrication
Repair:
Component removal and installation, adjustments, system repairs
Overhaul:
Engine overhaul, transmission overhaul, major component rebuilds
Depth:
Comprehensive, covering from basic checks to complete overhauls and diagnostics
Wiring Diagrams:
Included, detailed electrical schematics
Torque Specifications:
Extensive, for all critical fasteners
Special Tools:
Identification and usage of required Chrysler-specific or specialty tools
Engine Code 1:
ECL (3.3L SOHC V6)
Engine Displacement 1:
3.3 Liters (201.7 cu. in.)
Engine Configuration 1:
V6
Engine Horsepower 1:
Approx. 158-180 hp (depending on year/tune)
Engine Torque 1:
Approx. 190-205 lb-ft (depending on year/tune)
Engine Code 2:
EGQ (3.8L SOHC V6)
Engine Displacement 2:
3.8 Liters (231.7 cu. in.)
Engine Configuration 2:
V6
Engine Horsepower 2:
Approx. 190-215 hp (depending on year/tune)
Engine Torque 2:
Approx. 232-245 lb-ft (depending on year/tune)
Fuel Delivery:
Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPI)
Fuel Type:
Unleaded Gasoline
Fuel Pump Pressure:
Refer to manual for specific PSI values
Wheelbase Standard:
119.3 inches
Wheelbase Long Wheelbase:
119.3 inches (Voyager typically offered a single wheelbase length for these years, unlike Grand Voyager variants)
Overall Length:
Approx. 190.4 inches
Overall Width:
Approx. 76.2 inches
Overall Height:
Approx. 67.5 inches
Curb Weight Min:
Approx. 4,000 - 4,300 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Gvwr:
Refer to vehicle's door jamb sticker or manual
NHTSA Frontal Crash Driver:
4-star (for models of this era, specific ratings vary)
NHTSA Frontal Crash Passenger:
4-star (for models of this era, specific ratings vary)
IIHS Frontal Offset:
Acceptable/Good (depending on specific tests for the year)
Traction Control:
Optional on some models/trims
Airbags Front:
Driver and Passenger (Standard)
Airbags Side:
Optional on some models/trims
Seatbelts:
3-point ELR for all seating positions
Audio System:
Factory AM/FM/Cassette/CD player, with optional premium sound systems. Manual details wiring and component replacement.
Navigation:
N/A (Navigation systems were not common or available on this model/generation).
Cruise Control:
Standard or Optional depending on trim level
Power Outlets:
12V accessory outlets in the cabin
Oil Change Interval:
Every 3,000 miles (conventional oil) or 6,000 miles (synthetic oil), or 6 months, whichever comes first (refer to manual for exact recommendation based on driving conditions)
Transmission Fluid Change:
Every 30,000-60,000 miles, or as per manual, especially under severe usage.
Coolant Change:
Initial change at 100,000 miles, then every 50,000 miles thereafter (using HOAT coolant)
Engine Oil Spec 3.3L:
SAE 3.8W-30 (API Service SG or higher) or SAE 3.8W-30 Synthetic
Engine Oil Spec 3.8L:
SAE 3.8W-30 (API Service SG or higher) or SAE 3.8W-30 Synthetic
Engine Coolant:
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant (HOAT - Hybrid Organic Additive Technology), typically orange or yellow in color.
Transmission Hard Shifting:
Common for the 41TE/42LE transmissions to develop hard shifts or delayed engagement due to worn solenoids or valve body issues. Manual covers diagnostic procedures.
Power Window Motors:
Can be prone to failure, requiring replacement. Manual details removal/installation.
Rear Hatch Latch Mechanism:
May become stiff or fail to operate correctly, requiring lubrication or replacement of components. Manual covers body hardware.
ABS Wheel Speed Sensors:
Can fail, causing ABS warning lights and system malfunction. Manual provides testing procedures.
Chrysler Minivan Legacy:
Chrysler pioneered the modern minivan segment with the original Dodge Caravan/Plymouth Voyager in 1984.
Generation:
This 2002-2004 range represents the facelifted second generation (NS/GS), introduced in 1996 and significantly updated in 2001.
Design Updates 2001:
Revised exterior styling, interior upgrades, and powertrain enhancements.
Manufacturing Location:
Windsor, Ontario, Canada (Chrysler Canada Inc.)
Production Years Model:
1996-2007 (for the NS/GS platform)
