Used Lancia Voyager

What to know before buying: Lancia Voyager

From 5 forum threads and 1 press test · updated 11/10/2026

What the reviews say

• The cabin is exceptionally roomy: Stow’n Go folds the second and third rows into the floor, providing up to four cubic metres of cargo space.[5]one source
• Comfortable seats, generous equipment and a relaxed character make the Voyager particularly suitable for families and long motorway trips.[1][5]
• In town, the Voyager’s length of more than 5.2 metres makes it cumbersome, although the reversing camera helps with parking.[5]one source
• A source published in 2011 reports a four-star Euro NCAP crash-test result.[4]one source

Typical faults

• Automatic-transmission trouble has been reported: total failure at 16,000 km on a 3.0 diesel, and severe shift and Drive-engagement jolts at 45,000 km on a 2.8 CRD.[1][3]

  16 000–45 000 km · 3.0 diesel, 2.8 CRD

• Owners describe vibration and pounding under hard braking; one experienced user says the discs can warp and the pads typically last only a little over six months.[1]one source
• On a 2012 vehicle at 50,000 km, the DPF warning repeatedly returned even after sensor replacement and workshop cleaning.[1]one source

  50 000–50 000 km · 2012–2012

• One 2013 2.8 developed increasingly frequent no-start episodes without a stored error; disconnecting the battery provided a temporary workaround.[6]one source

  2013–2013 · 2.8

Which engine and version to take

• The 3.6 V6 Pentastar is the preferred choice: one owner calls it powerful, reliable and LPG-friendly; another considers it quicker and more economical than the older 3.8.[1][2]

What to avoid

• Approach the 2.8 CRD cautiously: an owner calls it weak, noisy, thirsty and troublesome, while a road test notes sluggish acceleration at motorway speed.[1][5]

What to check at the inspection

• Test the automatic under gentle and hard acceleration, checking second-to-fifth shifts and watching for a heavy thump when selecting Drive from Park or Reverse.[1][3]
• In a safe setting, test braking from higher speed; steering or body vibration and pounding may indicate overheated or warped discs and pad trouble.[1]one source
• On a diesel, check for DPF warnings and records of sensor replacement or filter cleaning, as one reported fault returned shortly after service.[1]one source
• Start a 2.8 repeatedly when cold and warm and run diagnostics: on the reported 2013 vehicle the dashboard powered up, but the starter did nothing and no error was shown.[6]one source
• Confirm that every second- and third-row Stow’n Go seat folds fully into the floor, as this system provides much of the Voyager’s practicality.[5]one source

Verdict

Sources

1. [1]forum.lanciapolska.org — Voyager 3.0 - problem ze skrzynią biegów · forum
2. [2]forum.lanciapolska.org — Czy istnieje życie po Phedrze? Voyager - Strona 5 · forum
3. [3]chrysler.auto.com.pl — Dziwne zachowanie skrzyni (Lancia Voyager 2,8 CRD) · forum
4. [4]forum.donanimhaber.com — LANCİA VOYAGER 4 YILDIZ ALDI · forum
5. [5]www1.pluska.sk — Lancia Voyager 2,8 CRD: Američan s talianskym erbom · press
6. [6]us-car-forum.at — Lancia Voyager 2,8 2013 startet manchmal nicht · forum

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