1997 Plymouth Grand voyager problems
Plymouth Voyager is a nameplate for a range of vans that were marketed by the Plymouth division of Chrysler. From 1974 until 1983, the Voyager was a full-size van, sold as the counterpart of Dodge Sportsman (later the Dodge Ram Wagon). Starting with the 1984 model year, the Voyager was marketed as one of the new Chrysler minivan, along with the Dodge Caravan. As a minivan, there were three generations of the Voyager from 1984 until 2000. Following the closure of the Plymouth division in 2000, the Voyager was marketed under the Chrysler brand as a lower-trim version of the Chrysler Town & Country through 2003.
From 1988 through 2016, Chrysler used the Chrysler Voyager name for export-market minivans; during the existence of the Plymouth brand, export-market Voyagers were produced with the body and trim of the Dodge Caravan. Including the Plymouth Voyager and Dodge Caravan with their rebadged Chrysler, Lancia, and Volkswagen variants, the Chrysler minivans collectively rank as the 13th best-selling automotive model line worldwide.
The Plymouth Voyager minivan was assembled by Chrysler at its Windsor Assembly facility in Windsor, Ontario, Canada; from 1987 to 2000, the Voyager was also assembled at Saint Louis Assembly in Fenton, Missouri (North plant from 1987 through 1995; South plant from 1996 until 2000).
The full-size Plymouth Voyager van was assembled from 1974 until 1983 at the Pillette Road Truck Assembly in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant in Fenton, Missouri.
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Common 1997 Plymouth Grand voyager problems
The Plymouth Grand Voyager 1997 is known for several common problems that potential buyers should be aware of. These issues range from faulty electronic components, transmission problems, and fuel system concerns to suspension and steering issues.
In summary, the Plymouth Grand Voyager 1997 has several common problems that potential buyers should be aware of, including faulty electronic components, transmission issues, fuel system concerns, suspension and steering problems, body corrosion, sliding door operation, and immobiliser problems. Careful inspection and maintenance can help mitigate these issues, but they should be considered when purchasing a used Grand Voyager.
Are Plymouth Voyagers good cars?
The Plymouth Voyager is a reliable, comfortable and economical vehicle to drive.
How much is a Plymouth Voyager?
Q: What was the lowest recorded sale price for a Plymouth Voyager? A: The lowest recorded sale price was $3,500 for a 1992 chrysler grand voyager se "no reserve" on Feb 7 2023. Q: What is the average sale price of a Plymouth Voyager? A: The average price of a Plymouth Voyager is $5,040.
How much is a 1992 Plymouth Voyager worth?
How much is a 1992 Plymouth Voyager worth? The value of a used 1992 Plymouth Voyager ranges from $1,203 to $6,075, based on vehicle condition, mileage, and options. Get a free appraisal here.
How much is a 1994 Plymouth Voyager worth?
$39/Month* *Estimated payments based on Kelley Blue Book® Fair Purchase Price of $1,807 at 3.19% APR for 60 months with $0 down for well-qualified buyers. For illustrative purposes only and not an offer/commitment to provide credit or financing.
Are Plymouth Voyagers good cars?
The Plymouth Voyager is a reliable, comfortable and economical vehicle to drive.
When was the last Plymouth Voyager made?
Plymouth Voyager
| Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1974–2000 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Minivan (1984–2000) Full-size van (1974–1983) |
| Chronology |
How much is a Plymouth Voyager?
Q: What was the lowest recorded sale price for a Plymouth Voyager? A: The lowest recorded sale price was $3,500 for a 1992 chrysler grand voyager se "no reserve" on Feb 7 2023. Q: What is the average sale price of a Plymouth Voyager? A: The average price of a Plymouth Voyager is $5,040.
How much is a 1992 Plymouth Voyager worth?
How much is a 1992 Plymouth Voyager worth? The value of a used 1992 Plymouth Voyager ranges from $1,203 to $6,075, based on vehicle condition, mileage, and options. Get a free appraisal here.
1997 Plymouth Grand voyager car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Plymouth Grand voyager problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Air bags problems
- Electrical system problems
- Steering problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1997 Plymouth Grand voyager vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1997 Plymouth Grand voyager
The NHTSA has received 278 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1997 Plymouth Grand voyager. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1997 Plymouth Grand voyager vehicles.
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-10-14
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1P4GP44R2VB
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: IN 2005 WHILE ENTERING ONTO THE HIGHWAY GOING HOME FROM SOME PERSONAL APPOINTMENTS A SMALL CAR HIT OUR FULL SIZE VAN FROM BEHIND AND CAUSED US TO FLIP OVER AND ROLL OVER 8 TIMES AND SLIDE AT LEAST 2 CITY BLOCKS BEFORE IT STOPPED. WE WERE NOT EVEN DOING THE SPEED LIMIT WHEN WE WERE HIT. THE FRONT WINDOW SHATTERED AND GLASS WAS IN OUR EYES BUT OUR AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WE WERE STUCK UPSIDE DOWN MY SEAT BELT WAS STUCK AND MY HUSBAND HAD TO PULL ME OUT OF THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW. I HAD TO TREAT FOR TMJ PROBLEMS, STRESS AND TRAUMA IN MY NECK AND BACK FOR A FEW YEARS AND I STILL HAVE SOME ISSUES. DO WE HAVE A CLAIM AGAINST THE MANUFACTURER?
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-09-26
- VIN: 1P4GP44R6VB
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER. THE CONTACT NOTICED AN EXTENSIVE FUEL LEAK COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V268000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 196,559.
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-09-22
- VIN: 2P4GP44R1VR
- Components: AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I GOT IN THE VAN IN MY DRIVEWAY AND TURNED THE IGNITION SWITCH ON THEN I NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON. SO I TURNED THE IGNITION SWITCH OFF WAITED A MINUTE THEN TURNED IT BACK ON AND THE LIGHT WAS STILL ON. I THOUGHT IT WAS A FUSE SO I PROCEEDED TO MY DESTINATION. AS I ARRIVED AT MY MOM'S HOUSE I TRIED TO BLOW THE HORN, THEN I FOUND OUT THAT MY HORN DID NOT WORK. SO I TURNED THE VAN OFF AND I CALLED A FRIEND WHO IS A MECHANIC AND HE ASKED ME IF THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON EVEN AFTER I TURNED THE VAN ON AND OFF I SAID YES THEN I EXPLAINED EVERYTHING TO HIM. HE TOLD ME THAT I NEEDED TO TRY MY CRUISE CONTROL. AND IF IT DID NOT WORK THEN MY CLOCKSPRING IS GONE. WELL CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT WORK. AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS STILL ON.
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-02-02
- VIN: 2P4GP44RXVR
- Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE DRIVERS SIDE STRUT TOWER IS RUSTING OUT, BUT NOT ON THE TOP LIKE MOST OF THEM DO. 3/4 OF THE SIDE OF THE TOWER IS RUSTED AND GONE. THE PASSENGER SIDE STILL LOOKS GOOD. I HAVE GONE TO SEVERAL SHOPS BUT NO ONE CAN HELP ME. THE VANS 3.3L ENGINE AND TRANS ARE STILL IN GOOD SHAPE SO I NEED TO FIND SOMEONE OR SOMETHING TO FIX THIS
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-12-27
- VIN: 1P4GP44R3VB
- Components: SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL,SERPENTINE BELT HAS SHREDDED AT LEAST SIX TIMES AND JUST CAME OFF THREE TIMES ,TENSIONER REPLACED THREE TIMES,IDLER PULLEY TWICE,WHEN BELT SHREDS WIRES SEVER AND VAN STOPS ABRUPTLY,WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP ABRUPTLY HESITATING BEFORE RESUMING,SWAY BAR LINKS NEED REPLACED,O2SENSORS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON,CV AXLES FAILING REPLACED RIGHT TWICE,HUB ASSEMBLY AND BRAKE CALIPERS MISS ALIGNED,ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED AND NEEDED,REPLACED,AIRBAG AND ABS LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD PANEL FUSE BLOWING,TAILLIGHTS POSSIBLE SHORT CAUSING BRAKE LIGHT TO FAIL,BATTERY NEEDING TO BE DISCONNECTED. TO SAVE BATTERY FROM DYEING DUE TO BRAKE LIGHTS STAYING ON CONSTANTLY, TRANSMISSION JERKING AND HESITATING IN REVERSE AND FIRST GEAR,PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW NOT OPERATING POSSIBLE PROBLEM,BACK WINDOWS OPEN BUT WILL NOT ALWAYS SHUT,HORN NOT WORKING,REPLACED FUEL PUMP DUE TO GAS LEAK,WHEN BRAKING VAN LURCHES FORWARD,FRONT END SHAKES, TIE BAR ENDS REPLACED,HEATER BLOWS COLD ON PASSENGER SIDE AND NOT COOLING,MOST PROBLEMS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING,REPLACED STOP BRAKE SWITCH, BRAKE LIGHT DRIVERS SIDE ILLUMINATED, BUT NOT WHEN BRAKE PETAL PUSHED,TRANSMISSION LEAKING BY CV AXEL,TURN SIGNALS AND PANELS INSIDE BY DASH NOT ALWAYS OPERATING,ONLY WHEN NEGATIVE TERMINAL IS READJUSTMENT,LIGHTS FLASHING AS IF PANIC MODE WAS ACTIVATED WHEN CAR IS NOT ON,RATTLING. SOUND FROM FRONT OF VAN POSSIBLE CV AXEL OR SUSPENSION.
STEERING,SUSPENSION,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-08-27
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Summary: I WAS IN MY WAY TO WORK WHEN IT WAS RAINING EVER TIME IT RAINS THE BELTS COMES OFF THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. I HAD NO POWER STEERING AT ALL WHEN THIS HAPPEN WITH MUSCLE I MANAGED TO PULL OVER ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. ONCE WATER HITS THE TENSION WHEEL BELT IT KNOCKS IT OFF WHICH MAKES IT SLIDE OFF EVERY TIME.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-07-10
- VIN: 1P4GP44R5VB
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHEN I TURN ON MY CAR AFTER 3 TO 5 SECOND IT WOULD TURN OFF AND WHEN I AM DRIVING WHEN IT REACHES ABOUT 15 TO 25 THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL TURN ON AND CAR TURNS OFF AND STEERING WHEEL DOS NOT WORK AND THE BRAKES DOS NOT WORK, BUT THE ELECTRICITY IS STILL WORKS , THE STEREO WOULD STILL BE ON. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-02-21
- VIN: 1P4GP44R6VB
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE REAR DOOR WAS OPEN. I HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND I FOUND OUT THE PASSENGER SIDE BOLT BAD BROKEN ON THE LIFT SUPPORT. THE DOOR DID NOT FALL. I AM HAVING A VERY DIFFICULT TIME RAISING THE REAR DOOR WAIT ONE SUPPORT.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-08-25
- VIN: 1P4GP44R2VB
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: SINCE PURCHASING THIS VAN USED LAST YEAR 2011, MY VAN HAS A HIGH PITCHED SQUEALING NOISE. DEALERSHIP (3RD PARTY) STATED IT WAS ONLY A WET BELT AND WOULD STOP ONCE THE BELT DRIED. THIS NOISE NEVER STOPPED. MY TEEN DRIVER WAS ALONE WHEN THE BELT SNAPPED CAUSING HER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING. SEEING OTHER POST OF SIMILAR OR WORSE CASE SCENARIOS I AM LOOKING INTO FURTHER ACTION. NEITHER THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALERSHIP OR ANY OTHER MECHANIC EVER STATED TO ME THAT THIS ISSUE IS COMMON IN THIS VEHICLE. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-05-01
- VIN: 2P4GP44RXVR
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: SO FAR THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN A LEMON. I HAVE REPLACED EVERYTHING ON IT, FROM FUEL PUMP, SENSORS, STEERING COLUMN, BELT TENSIONER AND PULLEY, ALTERNATOR, WIPER SWITCH THAT SEEMS TO HAVE A MIND OF ITS OWN EVEN THO I REPLACED A NEW SWITCH. NOW MORE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS NOW MESSED UP. ABS LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEP COMING ON ALL MY GAUGES GO FLAT. LIGHTS GO DIM. THEN SUDDENLY LIGHTS WILL FLASH AND THEY WILL ALL COME BACK ON. THEN GO OFF AGAIN. NOW, NOT ONLY DO THEY GO FLAT BUT NOW I HAVE A SHIFTING PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT. IT SEEMS TO BE STUCK IN 2ND GEAR. I REPLACED THE WHOLE BRAKING SYSTEM. EGR VALVE, CAM SENSOR, CRUISE CONTROL, THE BODY. THE GAS PEDAL USE TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. THAT WAS A LITTLE SCARY GOIN DOWN THE ROAD NOT KNOWING WHEN IT WAS GONNA DO THAT. EVERYONE WHO RIDES WITH ME KEEPS JOKING AS IF THE VEHICLE IS HAUNTED. LIGHTS GO WEAK, I'VE REPLACED ALL THE BULBS CLEANED THE HEADLIGHTS. NOTHING SEEMS TO WORK RIGHT ON THIS VEHICLE. I'VE ALREADY INVESTED THOUSANDS. WAY MORE THEN ITS WORTH. I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WHERE THE VEHICLE JUST REFUSES TO START. SOMETIMES NOT A PROBLEM. THEN USUALLY IN THE COLD IT WONT TURN OVER AT ALL. I HAVE REPLACED THE BATTERY NUMEROUS TIMES CHECKED FOR CODES. AIRBAG LIGHT WOULD COME ON. TRANSMISSION HESITATES. SOMETIMES VEHICLE SHUDDERS ACTS LIKE ITS GONNA QUIT.VEHICLE JUST HAS ON GOING PROBLEMS. *TR
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-01-02
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1P4GP44R2VB
- Components: STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: SERPENTINE BELT FALLS OFF ALL THE TIME IT PULLS INWARD TOWARD THE ENGINE SLIGHTLY ANY WHEN IT GETS JUST A LITTLE WET IT SLIPS OFF. THE TENSIONER PULLEY LOOKS LIKE IT NEEDED TO BE COCKED UPWARD JUST THE SLIGHTEST LITTLE BIT AND THEN IT DON'T MOVE GATES AFTERMARKET PRODUCT WORKS PERFECT FOR ALL WHO USE IT CHYRSLER SHOULD BE THE ONES PAYING TO HAVE THIS PART REPLACED NOT US THIS IS WAY TO COMMON OF A PROBLEM . *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-02-22
- VIN: 1P4GP44R9VB
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERMITTENTLY FAILED AND ALL OF THE GAUGES DROPPED TO 0. THE VEHICLE ALSO INTERMITTENTLY STALLED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE AT A STOP SIGN AND WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO REPLACE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 162,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 164,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-10-15
- VIN: 1P4GP44R7VB
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STARTED GOING OFF AND ON. WHEN IT WOULD GO OFF THE ABS LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND THEN THE ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT WOULD COME ON, DURING THIS TIME EVERY THING WENT OUT. THE SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, GAS AND TEMPERATURE GAUGES WENT OUT. I WOULD HIT THE DASH AND IT WOULD WORK CORRECTLY. I FINALLY HAD TO REPLACE IT AND THAT ONE LASTED ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF. SO KNOW I HAVE PUT ANOTHER ONE IN AND AT THIS TIME HAVING PROBLEMS GETTING IT TO FUNCTION. I SEE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET, BUT NONE ON NHTSA WEBSITE. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-07-01
- VIN: 2P4GP44R0VR
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: DODGE CARAVAN STRUT TOWER RUST PERFORATION - SIGNIFICANT RUST PERFORATION ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT HAND STRUT TOWERS SEVERELY WEAKENS THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THESE MAIN LOAD PATH MEMBERS. FAILURE OF THE STRUT TOWERS WOULD LEAD TO UNCONTROLLED DISPLACEMENT OF THE UPPER END OF THE STRUT RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. SINCE THE POSSIBILITY OF FAILURE EXISTS AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, SHOULD IT OCCUR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND DEATH ARE LIKELY. *TR
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-11-03
- VIN: 2P4GP44R6VR
- Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: DISCOVERED SEVERE RUST-THROUGH OF THE FRONT LEFT-SIDE STRUT TOWER WHILE DOING ROUTINE FLUID LEVEL CHECKING. THE DAMAGE IS UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE, AND INITIALLY APPEARED AS DIMPLED METAL WITHOUT ANY HOLES OR GAPS. THE METAL CRUMBLED IN MY HAND, AND REVEALED THE RUST THROUGH AS I PICKED AWAY THE PIECES. I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET, AND FOUND MANY IDENTICAL PROBLEMS, AS WELL AS THE TSB FROM CHRYSLER: 2304402 (NHTSA 10000317). SEVERAL OF THE REFERENCES HAD PICTURES THAT LOOKED JUST LIKE OUR VEHICLE. AS THE TSB NOTES, THERE IS A SPECIAL REPAIR KIT CREATED AND SUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER JUST TO CORRECT THIS SPECIFIC ISSUE. ALTHOUGH OUT VEHICLE HAS NOT HAD ANY COLLAPSE OR OTHER CATASTROPHIC FAILURE, SEVERAL OF THE OWNERS HAD EXPERIENCED SEVERE PROBLEMS AS A A RESULT OF THIS STRUCTURAL FLAW. THE DEFECT WAS DESCRIBED MANY TIMES AS A RESULT OF A MANUFACTURING DETAIL, WHERE TWO SINGLE PIECES OF METAL WERE LAYERED TO BUILD THE STRUT TOWER. THE SEAM BETWEEN THESE TWO LAYERS OF METAL WAS NOT PROPERLY SEALED, AND AS A RESULT, MOISTURE WAS ALLOWED TO ENTER THE SEAM AND CORROSION INSIDE THE PLATE SANDWICH BEGAN. WITH THE PROBLEM INSIDE THE METAL STRUCTURE ESSENTIALLY HIDDEN FROM VIEW, THE METAL DECAY COULD CONTINUE TO ADVANCE WITHOUT EASY DISCOVERY. THE TSB IS DATED NEARLY 2 YEARS AFTER THE LAST VEHICLE DATE, WITH WARRANTY COVERAGE ALREADY EXPIRED. THIS IS A SERIOUS STRUCTURAL AND SAFETY PROBLEM, AND CHRYSLER IS NOT OFFERING TO RECOGNIZE THE DEFECT AND FIX THIS EXCEPT AT OUR COST. THIS MANUFACTURING DEFECT, AS DEMONSTRATED BY THE UNUSUAL DAMAGE PATTERN AS WELL AS THE SPECIAL REPAIR KIT NEEDS A SAFETY RECALL TO SUPPORT OWNERS AND CORRECTLY ASSIGN FAULT. *TR
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-09-11
- VIN: 1P4GP44R5VB
- Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE STRUT TOWERS ARE CORRODING ON 1996-2000 TOWN & COUNTRY/VOYAGER/CARAVAN MINI VANS. CHRYSLER HAS ADMITTED THIS IN TSB # 23-044-02. I THINK THE PROBLEM IS MORE WIDESPREAD. ANYWAY, MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT, IF THE STRUT TOWER FAILS DURING OPERATION, THE RESULT CAN BE DEVASTATING. THERE ARE MANY YOUNG CHILDREN RIDING IN THESE VEHICLES, SOCCER MOMS ETC. I FIND IT INCREDIBLE THAT THERE IS NOT MORE VISIBLE INFORMATION ON THIS. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF MY 1997, AND AT THE SAME PHONE AND ADDRESS AS WHEN I BOUGHT IT. I HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. I ACCIDENTALLY RAN INTO THIS WHILE RESEARCHING FOR NEW STRUTS FOR THE VEHICLE. I LOOKED AT MY VEHICLE AND SURE ENOUGH, ONE OF THE STRUT TOWERS IS FAILING. I CALLED THE DEALER, THE REMEDY IS $500 PER STRUT TOWER. IF THIS ISN'T A CLASSIC DESIGN FLAW (THAT IS POTENTIALLY LETHAL), I'M NOT SURE I COULD FIND A BETTER EXAMPLE. TWO THINGS NEED TO BE DONE. (1) INFORMATION NEEDS TO GET OUT, IT'S NOT HAPPENING. (2) CHRYSLER NEEDS TO ABSORB OR AT LEAST SHARE IN THE COST OF THE REPAIRS. I BELIEVE IF #(1) ABOVE WERE HAPPENING ADEQUATELY, # (2) WOULD HAVE ALREADY HAPPENED. WE NEED TO SET ASIDE THAT THE AUTOMAKERS ARE IN TROUBLE, AND STOP FAVORING THEM AT THE EXPENSE OF CHILDREN'S LIVES. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-01-15
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: ENTIRE DASH BOARD INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DIES WITHOUT ANY NOTICE, COMES BACK ON ITS OWN AND DIES. SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT. *TR
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-09-12
- VIN: 2P4GP44R7VR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: OEM LIFETIME LUBRICATED TIE ROD END SEPARATED CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHILE PARKING - HAD IT FAILED WHILE DRIVING COULD HAVE BEEN DEADLY. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-12-16
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2P4GP4439VR
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN RUNNING FOR APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES WHEN THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE. SOON AFTERWARDS, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS FAILURE ON PLYMOUTHS WITH A DIFFERENT SIZE ENGINE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE, RECALL NUMBER, AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-11-26
- VIN: 2P4GP24RXVR
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER. WHILE DRIVING 10-15 MPH, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY FILED A REPORT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 89,948 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,946.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-06-19
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2P4GP4431VR
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVING ERRATICALLY. THE HOOD WAS OPENED AND GAS WAS SEEN STREAMING OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND A FIRE ENSUED. THE CONTACTS ARMS WERE BURNED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND FILED A REPORT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. DAIMLER CHRYSLER STATED THAT THEY WOULD SEND AN INVESTIGATOR TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE, BUT NO ONE EVER ARRIVED. THE DEALER SENT A LETTER FROM THE CUSTOMER CLAIMS RESOLUTION GROUP INSTEAD, WHICH STATED THAT THE INVESTIGATION HAD BEEN COMPLETED AND THE CLAIM WAS DENIED. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V268000 (FUEL SYSTEM: GASOLINE: FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM) WAS REFERENCED. THE PURCHASE DATE AND MILEAGE INFORMATION WERE UNKNOWN. UPDATED 4/7/08 *CN AURORA FIRE DEPT REPORT 04/08/08 *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-10-23
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WE BOUGHT THIS VAN WITH 46000 MILES ON IT. ONE MONTH LATER THE TRANSMISSION WENT. IT WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY "REBUILT" THE TRANSMISSION. AT 67,000 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION WENT AGAIN, AND WE BOUGHT A NEW TRANSMISSION AND IT WAS INSTALLED. THE VAN RAN FINE UNTIL NOW, IT IS AT 90,000 MILES AND ONCE AGAIN THE TRANSMISSION IS SHOT! THIS IS SO UNFAIR AND UNSAFE. WE AS CUSTOMERS DESERVE BETTER! *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-02-09
- VIN: 2P4GP2432VR
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: OVER THE COURSE OF THE LAST COUPLE YEARS I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE LENSES THAT COVER THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY 1997 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER HAVE BECOME INCREASINGLY HAZED, OR FOGGED OVER. THE HAZING HAS CAUSED THE LIGHT TO BECOME SO DIFFUSED, THAT DRIVING AT NIGHT HAS BECOME VERY DIFFICULT AT BEST. IF THE WEATHER IS BAD (RAIN, OR HEAVY SNOW) AT NIGHT IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE PROPERLY. I HAVE SEEN A NUMBER OF OTHER PLYMOUTH VOYAGERS THAT APPEAR TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THAT THE TYPE OF PLASTIC USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES WAS UNSUITABLE FOR A SAFETY PART THAT IS EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS AS CAR (VAN) HEADLIGHTS ARE. I WOULD HOPE THAT ACTION WILL BE TAKEN TO CORRECT THIS DEFECT SO THAT NOBODY IS INJURED OR KILLED AS A RESULT. *NM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-01-17
- VIN: 1P4GP44R1VB
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: FOR SEVERAL YEARS THE LENSES COVERING MY HEADLIGHTS ARE GETTING MORE AND MORE HAZED. THIS IS NOT DUE TO ANYTHING I HAVE DONE ON MY PART. THE HAZING HAS CAUSED THE LIGHTS TO BECOME SO DENSE THAT NIGHT DRIVING IS BECOMING EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. I AM NOW VERY CAUTION AND LIMIT MY NIGHT DRIVING WITH THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE ALSO BEGAN TO NOTICE OTHER GRAND VOYAGERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME DIFFICULTY. THIS HAZING IS NOT FROM MY OWN ABUSE THROUGH AUTOMATIC CAR WASHES OR FROM NEGLECT. IT IS A DEFECT. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP WHO TRIED TO IMPROVE THE HAZING BUT IT WAS ONLY MINIMALLY AFFECTIVE. TO HAVE THESE LENSES REPLACED WILL COST OVER $600! MY HUSBAND'S 1987 HONDA CIVIC'S LIGHTS AND LENSES ARE OUTSTANDING. I BELIEVE THIS IS A DEFECT IN THE MANUFACTURING OF THIS HEADLIGHT/LENS. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-09-17
- VIN: 1P4GP44RXVB
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: ON JULY 17, 2006 MY BELT TENSIONER BROKE ON MY 97 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER SE. I HAD IT TOWED TO AN AUTO SHOP THE NEXT DAY WHERE THEY REPLACED THE TENSIONER AND PUT ON A NEW BELT. ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2006, (THE FIRST DAY DRIVING CAR IN THE RAIN SINCE REPLACING BELT & TENSIONER), WHILE DRIVING CAR IN THE RAIN 5 MINUTES, THE POWER STEERING WAS LOST AND THE BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON - THE BELT HAD COME OFF. RETURNED CAR TO REPAIR CENTER. THEY PUT BELT BACK ON AND COULD NOT FIND ANY REASON WHY THIS HAPPENED, OTHER THAN TO SAY THAT BELTS CAN FALL OFF MORE EASILY IN WET WEATHER. ON SEPT. 17, IT WAS NOT RAINING WHEN I WAS DRIVING CAR AT THE TIME, HOWEVER, THERE WAS AN AVERAGE SIZE PUDDLE THAT I DID DRIVE INTO AND AS SOON AS I DID I LOST MY POWER STEERING AND THE BATTER LIGHT CAME ON. PULLED OVER AND HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED. THIS TIME I TOOK IT TO A DEALER. THEY PUT THE BELT BACK ON AND COULD NOT FIND ANY REASON WHY IT WOULD HAVE COME OFF, OTHER THAN IT GETTING WET. I TOLD THEM THAT I HAD HEARD THROUGH A FRIEND THAT CHRYSLER VANS HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM OF THE BELT COMING OFF IN WET WEATHER BUT THEY SAID THEY HAD NOT HEARD OF IT. THE ONLY 2 TIMES I HAVE DRIVEN MY CAR IN WET WEATHER AFTER REPLACING THE BELT TENSIONER, THE BELT HAS COME OFF. AFTER LOOKING UP SOME INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET (WWW.CARSURVEY.ORG), I FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH PLYMOUTH AND DODGE CARAVANS. ALL IT TAKES IS GETTING IT WET AND THE BELT COMES OFF VERY EASILY. THERE ARE OVER 100 EMAILS ON THE WEBSITE WITH COMMENTS AND COMPLAINTS ON THIS VERY ISSUE. THIS IS AN OBVIOUS FLAW IN THE CAR DESIGN. I WOULD APPRECIATE SOMEONE LOOKING INTO THIS AND CONSIDERING A RECALL. OUR FAMILY HAS 2 PLYMOUTH VOYAGERS AND HAVE BEEN VERY HAPPY WITH THEM UNTIL NOW. WE WERE CONSIDERING REPLACING THEM IN THE NEAR FUTURE BUT WILL DEFINITELY NOT BUY ANOTHER CHRYSLER AFTER FINDING OUT ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND REALIZING CHRYSLER HAS NOT TAKEN ANY STEPS TO SOLVE THIS DANGEROUS PROBLEM. *NM
1997 Plymouth Grand voyager recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 1997 Plymouth Grand voyager.
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Summary: ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN WOUND INCORRECTLY DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION WILL MANIFEST ITSELF THROUGH ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP, AND COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A DRIVER'S AIR BAG OPEN CIRCUIT, IF THE PART IS NOT REPLACED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY ON ALL VEHICLES WITH 70,000 MILES OR LESS. AN EXTENDED LIFETIME WARRANTY WILL ALSO BE PLACED ON THIS COMPONENT FOR ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE. DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL ALSO REIMBURSE OWNERS WHO HAVE PAID TO HAVE THE CLOCKSPRING REPLACED ON THEIR VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 18, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS BUILT WITH 3.3L AND 3.8L ENGINES HAVE FUEL RAILS WITH NITROLE RUBBER O-RING SEALS THAT CAN DEGRADE OVER TIME. FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE UNDERHOOD FUEL INJECTION FUEL RAIL COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF A VEHICLE FIRE.
- Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SEAL ON THE VEHICLE FUEL RAILS TO PREVENT EXTERNAL LEAKAGE OF FUEL FROM THE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER TUBE, SHOULD THE EXISTING O-RINGS CONTINUE TO DEGRADE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2002. DUE TO THE LARGE QUANTITY OF VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN, THE OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE PHASED OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RINGS, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: CHILD SEAT
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS. THE SHOULDER HARNESS RESTRAINT ON THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT CAN BECOME DIFFICULT TO EXTRACT WHEN THE SAFETY BELT LATCH PLATE BECOMES CONTAMINATED.
- Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN RELEASING A CHILD FROM THE RESTRAINT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE LATCH MECHANISM. AN EXTENDER WILL BE ADDED TO THE EMERGENCY RELEASE ANCHOR FOR THE CHILD SEAT SAFETY BELTS SO THAT THE RELEASE CLIPS ARE MORE VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO THE OPERATOR IN THE EVENT THAT THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM CAN NOT BE UNLOCKED. IN ADDITION, AN INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER'S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT CARD WILL BE PROVIDED.
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: TIRES:BEAD
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH P215/65R15 GOODYEAR CONQUEST TIRES MOUNTED ON STEEL WHEEL. THE TIRES CAN EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN AIR PRESSURE LOSS WITHOUT WARNING.
- Consequence: SUDDEN TIRE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF DRIVER CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIRES THAT WERE MOUNTED ON STEEL WHEELS.
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: SEAT BELTS:INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRAL CHILD SEATS. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. ON THE INTEGRAL CHILD SEAT, THE SHOULDER BELTS RESTRAINING THE CHILD RETRACT AND LOCK IN PLACE AFTER THE BELT BUCKLE IS CONNECTED TO THE LATCH PLATE. THE LATCH PLATE MOVEMENT LOCKS THE BELTS TO MAKE SURE THE CHILD IS RESTRAINED IN THE CASE OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Consequence: THE LATCH PLATE LOCATED IN THE SEAT CUSHION AREA MUST BE FREE TO MOVE BACK AGAINST ITS STOP AFTER THE BUCKLE IS REMOVED TO ALLOW THE SHOULDER BELTS TO BE PULLED OUT. ALWAYS BE SURE THE AREA AROUND THE LATCH PLATE IS FREE OF FOOD OR OTHER ITEMS THAT MIGHT PREVENT THE LATCH PLATE FROM MOVING BACK.
- Remedy: OWNERS ARE BEING PROVIDED WITH A VIDEO TAPE AND 2 HARNESS CLIPS. THE VIDEO TAPE INSTRUCTS OWNERS ON THE PROPER USE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHILD SEATS.
Negative 1997 Plymouth Grand voyager car reviews
Positive 1997 Plymouth Grand voyager car reviews
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Our '96 Grand Voyager has had little problems. I'm glad to hear that you picked up an extended service contract from Chrysler when you bought it used. The only thing you had major work done on was the A/C, which is great. It sounds like it runs clean and smooth and has good mileage. Overall, it seems like you've had a positive experience with your vehicle!
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We purchased this van brand new in October of 1995, and were lucky enough to get one of the first of the new design. It has now clocked up 100k miles. When we bought it, we also purchased the 7/70k extended warranty, which proved to be a wise decision as it covered a couple of major repairs, even 5 years after purchase, including a transmission problem and a water pump. The only other issues we've had were in the last year, including a major brake system overhaul, which I consider a maintenance item, an a/c compressor, and most recently a new cylinder head due to a broken rocker arm. During the first 7 years of ownership, we had no repair costs, and during the 8th year, the total repair cost was around $2000.
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Overall, I think it's fantastic.
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As far as minivans go, Chrysler has got the stuff! The Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge line of minivans are practical, affordable, durable, and actually fun to drive. My wife swore she would never ever drive a minivan until she drove this one. I have no complaints whatsoever.
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So far so good. The vehicle is comfortable, practical, and quiet. Although the mileage could be better, it is still a great choice. While it may not be the sportiest option, it still offers a fantastic driving experience.
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Are you having problems with your 1997 Plymouth Grand voyager?
Leone Morar 2024-11-24
You must have gotten one of the good ones! It's great to hear that you've had very little trouble with this van, even with 206,000 miles on it. The worst issues you've had were an air conditioner condenser leaking and an idler pully bearing, but other than that just routine maintenance like tires and brakes. It's impressive how much you can fit inside, and the driver side sliding door is a real plus. Plus, it's comfortable to drive and gets decent gas mileage for a van this size.
Pierre Labadie 2024-11-14
Our Voyager has 75,000 miles on it and is on its third transmission. Do you need to know anything else? Unfortunately, this vehicle has cost us over $4,000 in 2 years and has been quite a headache. We have had some issues with Chrysler's customer service, but we remain hopeful that they will be able to assist us. We are hesitant to purchase another American vehicle, but we will keep an open mind. Thank you for listening to our experience.
Jamel Bayer 2024-11-02
The vehicle had very few problems during the first five years. However, after that, it seems like there has been one issue after another. This year alone, I've had to spend $1700 on the A/C, and now I'm dealing with the power steering pump and rack, which will cost around $1000-$1100. In previous years, I've had to replace the alternator, water pump, starter, brakes, and more.
Douglas Kassulke 2024-09-25
I purchased this vehicle at 100K miles in September 2002 and recently parted ways with it at 166K miles. Despite encountering six issues with the serpentine belt, the car required a new transmission at 160K miles, which was not its first transmission replacement. The complexity of the electronics made problem diagnostics challenging. However, the car was very comfortable to drive and handled fairly well.
Jean Barrows 2024-09-05
I have experienced a multitude of issues with my Voyager, including two transmissions, one air conditioning system, one water pump, two sets of brakes (that still always squeal), one cv joint, and one oxygen sensor, among other minor repairs. Unfortunately, these problems are common among Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth vans. As a result, I have decided to part ways with my Voyager. Thank you for considering my experience before making a purchase.