We found the following complaints for PLYMOUTH VOYAGER (1997)
Read complaints for PLYMOUTH VOYAGER (1997)
Consumer states that the air bag senor lights comes on and stays on. Which may result in the air bag not deploying in an accident or permaturly deloying.nlm
Vehicle was not started. However, gear lever will move on its own.gears move without placing foot on the brake.consumer adds, there is a problem w/airbag, because the light is constantly on which prohibits the horn from working. (she concerned because she has small children) *scc
Transmission failed to shift into higher gears. The first time the dealer replaced some parts in the transmission, the second time the dealer stated the entire transmission needed to be replaced. Ts and the clock spring needed to be replaced.
Airbag light remains illuminated on the dash. Also,statedhorn and cruise control are inoperative. Dealer has statedairbag clockspring is the source of the problem. Please provide further details.
Airbag light is on, and horn is inoperable. Vehicle has not been examined by dealer.
The air bag light comes on about 30% of the time, the dealer repaired but the consumer is requesting reimbursement, the consumer believes this is a design defect and that the air bag components should not have such a failure during the reasonable lifetime of the vehicle.nlm
Clock spring needs replacing.noticed recent recall for chrysler sport utility for this same problem.also noticed a large number of van owners have this same problem.are you investigating?is there going to be a recall on minivan clock springs due to high incidence of failure?
Air bag light illuminated on dashboard which has caused horn to become inoperable.
Dealership contacted the consumer to inform him that the seat belt recall 02v076000 and air bag clock spring recall 02v293000 repairs were already performed. Then, consumer never tookvehicle to dealer have the recall repairsperformed.manufacturer will be contacted.
Consumer called complaining about having trouble with intermittenly air bag light, horn and cruise control are inoperable. Consumer states a recall has been issued on similar makes and models. Please provide further information thanks. Ts
The manufacturer's assembly located in the steering column, refered to as the "clockspring"is defective- causing the following problems: (1) a false airbag warning lamp, (2) un-commanded windshield wiper operation, and (3)intermittant operation (on/off) of the cruise control system.horn failure is also a known symptom of a defective "clockspring".i believe all of the above symptoms can be classified as a safety issue and it should be the responsibility of the manufacture (chysler corporation) to replace the defective component at their cost.nlm
The airbag light was on, and the cause was unknown.consumer stateddealer was aware of the problem.mrall the items using the ring switch did not work.the dealer statedthey would go out frequently and cause the driver air bag, cruise control, and hornnot to work.*jg
Consumer states that the clock spring on the vehicle is defective which is resulting in the air bag light being on and also the crusie control is not working and also the horn. Contacted dealer. Mr
Problems started with windshield wipers not functioning properly, then the back up lights didnt work, then the horn quit, then the cruise control and the airbag light came on all the time, now the lock on the side door passenger side is being tempermental.i took it in to dealer today.kunkels in export, pa.
The vehicles clock spring failed and caused the horn and cruise control to be inoperative.the consumer request reimbursement for this repair. Ph *nlm
Horn/cruise control not to work,andairbag light stays on while driving. Cause unknown. Dealer will be contacted.
On the morning of sept 28, 2001, i started my '97 plymouth voyager to begin a vacation trip.after a few minutes with the engine running, i noticed that the air bag warning light stayed illuminated.during the trip, i also discovered that neither the horn nor the cruise control worked.these symptoms appear similar to recall #01v153000..
The specific failure i am experiencing is this:intermittently and randomly (about 50% of my driving time) the airbag light on this instrument panel goes on, the horn won't work, and the cruise control won't work.
The airbag light is constantly on.the cruise control does not work.the horn does not work.
Cruise control, horn, back-up lights, windshield washer front & rear, air bag light stays on.
Air bag light stays on, both horn and cruise control don't work. Probably clock spring? possible recall.
Air bag light stays illuminated while in motion. Also,horn assemblyand cruise controlare inoperable.dealer has been notified.
Defective clockspring, causing safety systems not to work.
Consumer states that clockspring has failed.consumer has no horn, no cruise control and airbag may or may not deploy.please provide any further information.ts
The dashboard airbag warning light began to stay on continually.under warranty, in march of 2000, the dealer replaced both the airbag and the clockspring assembly.the problem appeared to be fixed.however, i began noting several months ago that the airbag warning light will come on at random times.i spoke to the dealer's service rep and i was told that the clockspring was again defective.i have learned that chrysler has replaced some 124,000 of these at customer cost. This is a definite safety issue and chrysler needs to do a recall asap.don't let them stall for years as you let them do with the engine fire recall.i just had that done, some 2 and a half years after the problem was apparent.
Consumer stated thatair bags and horndid not work. She took vehicle to the mechanic, and was told that there was a recall on the air bags.but, consumer did not receive a recall notice.also, rear view mirror did not work properly.
Airbag light keeps coming on and off, and now its staying on.consumer is concerned that airbag may not deploy. Please provide any furtherinformation.
1.the rear hatch leaked upon delivery.three attempts were made to put some king of sealant on the exterior to prevent leakage.some water damage to interior was never fixed. 2.air bag light on due to clock spring failure.waited for almost two years for chrysler to issue recall while problem was being investigated by nhtsa. 3.transmission failure at 115,800km.estimated $1,800 to repair at transmission shop.
The consumer states that the clock spring is bad and the air bag light stays illuminated, the horn will not work, and the cruise control will not engage.*scc
While driving the air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on.when the consumerpressed the born button it would not work.the consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection.the mechanic determined that the clock spring needed to bereplaced.
Airbag light came on the dashboard,and cruise control/ horn went out.also,tranmissionwasmalfunctioning.when puttingit in gearvehicle makes a loud noise.dealership is aware ofproblem.
Consumer states of having problems with the air bag and the horn. Dealer was notified. Ts
Consumer requested reimbursement for repairs that were made on the minivan's clock spring. *dt
Consumer states that the airbag light is on and horn and cruise control are not working,consumertook thevehicle to thedealer and they feel its the clockspring.please provide any further information.
The clockspring was replaced.
Cruise control does not work/ horn doesn't blow, and the airbag light stays on. Consumer feels its the clock spring.
The air bag warning light comes on intermittently. According to the information given to me by a local chyrsler dealer, this problem is typically caused by a faulty clock spring, and the driver's side air bag will not deploy when the warning light is on. The clock spring was replaced once under warranty on june 6, 1997, at 7922 miles. My complaint at that time was a crunching sound that came from the area of the steering column, when the steering wheel was turned in either direction.
Consumer received a recall notice #02v-293-000 referencing the air bag clockspring.the consumer called the manufacturer who told the consumer that the vehicle was going to be replaced with the same part the vehicle already had.please provide any additional information.*nlm
Air bag light was on, andcruise control was out along withhorn.dealership was contacted.
Clock sping component failed causing deactivation of air bag, horn, and cruise control.i believe this is a design defect and a safety issue and this part should be recalled and the manufacturer should repair free of charge to the consumer.
No description.
Clockspring has snapped, causinghorn/cruise control not to work, and airbag light to stay on while driving. Cause unknown. Dealer will be contacted.
The air bag light comes on about 30% of the time, the dealer repaired but the consumer is requesting reimbursement, the consumer believes this is a design defect and that the air bag components should not have such a failure during the reasonable lifetime of the vehicle.nlm
I first noticed this problem when cruise control quit working.horn quit at the same time and air bag red light came on and has stayed on.
Clockspring snapped,causinghorn/cruise control not to work, andairbag light to stay on while driving. Cause unknown. Dealer will be contacted.
Consumer experienced symptoms of the clockspring recall.*phthe vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the cockspring was not the cause of the problem.the dealer indicated that in order to dignose the proble the consumer would have to pay a diagnostic fee.the consumer took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the problem as a faulty clockspring and repl;aced it.the consumer request rimbursement for the expenses paid to repair the vehicle.
Windshield wipers come on without turning them on, van was taken to the dealer about three times without the defect being corrected. Air bag lights came on also. Vehicle is now out of warranty and now the air bag light is on all the time, horn does not work and the cruise control does not work
While driving at 30/35 mph vehicle was in a frontal collision, but none of the air bags deployed upon impact.
While drivingdriver's side air bag deployed without impact.
Driver air bag faulty spring and light. Mjs
Clockspring assembly replaced. The consumer received a recall notice in the mail regarding the clock spring and if the vehicle had less than 70,000 miles it would be replaced even if it appeared to be functioning properly. At the completion of the work, the mechanic said it was ok and they did not replace it. The consumer contacted the assistance center and they told the consumer the clock spring should have been replaced no matter what, but carlson still refused to replace it.nar 01/07/2003
Hehicle was involved in an accident with another vehicle, with another vehicle, impact approx. Of 25-30 mph. Consumer vehicle air bag did not deploy. Manufacturer notified.
After the dealership performed the recall regarding the air bag clock spring recall 02 v 293 000, the steering wheel started to shimmy and locked up.
My wife was driving our 1997 voyager up a gravel driveway about 5-10 mph. Both the driver side and passenger side air bags inadvertently deployed. There was no collision of any kind.my wife and daughter both suffered bruising and facial abrasions from the air bags.it is not covered by insurance stating it is a mechanical failure. I feel this is very dangerous and should covered by chrysler for all parts and service.
While driving on rural roadpoliceofficer made an illegal u turn right in frontwithout signaling or activating emergency lights, causing the consumer to strike the front left corner of the panel on vehicle. Upon impact, neitherairbag deployed and seat belt didn't retract.tookvehicle to the dealer. They found a short in the heater control module, which caused computer failure in the body control module, disabling the air bags. *ml
Prior to recall notification, the horn was inoperative, and the air bag light illuminated, the dealer stated a new clock spring was needed, however consumer declined repairs.the brake lights and back up lights were inoperative, and the blower and control module were replaced.
No deployment of driver's air bag during a collision.
Ea o1 007/air bag clock spring: reporting vehicle had no horn, andair bag light would remain on. Dealer was notified, and repairedproblem at consumer's cost.
While driving 60 mph without a vehicle collision occurring the driver's and passenger's air bags deployed, causing injuries to the occupants.
Whilevehicle was being drivenair bags deployed without a collision occurring, cause unknown. Also, in rainy weather conditions water entersvehicle fromdash area, causing electrical shortage. The windshield wiper had no gasket along botton.tire tread separated while traveling. Four sets of brake pads and two sets of rotors faile in two years period.
Recall notice for clockspring on a 1997 plymouth voyager.*njthe consumer had the recall work done prior to receiving the notice. Recall 02v293000
Without vehicle collision occurring the driver's and passenger's air bags deployed, causing the occupants to become injured.
While traveling 25-30 vehicle ran off road and hit a pipe with left front wheel.air bags did not deploy.
Vehicle was not started. However, gear lever will move on its own.gears move without placing foot on the brake.consumer adds, there is a problem w/airbag, because the light is constantly on which prohibits the horn from working. (she concerned because she has small children) *scc
I purchased a vehicle in 1997 from a friend.all of a sudden my horn stopped working.i have replaed the fuses.i have checked all the wires.i have replaced the horn.their is nothing wrong.i think the problem is where the airbag is behind the steering wheel.what do i do.i dont think that is my responsibility if their is a problem with the air bag is it?
While driving 12 mphdriver's sideand passenger's side air bags suddenly deployed withouta collision occurring, cause unknown.please give any further details.
While driving in a slow speed made a left turn and without warning childbooster seat harness strap was released and child tossed, resulting in minor injuries.
I have a 97 plymouth grand voyager that i have had for 2 yrs. When i bought the van everything was working properly. For about a year now i have been having problems with the electrical system. First my cruise control stopped working,then my horn,now my blinkers only work sometimes and alot of times i have to turn on my bright lights for the blinkers to work. The airbag light is always on which means it is not functioning correctly. These are big problems with the wiring system and it is very expensive to have the whole thing rewired. My husband is a mechanic and he said it will cost over $1000 to have everything fixed correctly.
The contact owns a 1997 plymouth voyager. While traveling approximately 30 mph, the vehicle erupted into flames. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and noticed that the engine was not running. The vehicle would not change gears and was coasted to the side of the road. The contact was able to extinguish the flames with a water hose from a residential home. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was waiting for a response to determine how the failure occurred and if the vehicle could be repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 98v185000 (child seat), 02v076000 (seat belts), and 02v293000 (air bags), but the contact not receive notification of the recalls to receive the repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 300,000.
Vehicle experienced an electrical fire, fire department feels fire started at the starter (claim # 16-n134-624).*yd
Safety recall clock spring assembly nar 1/22/2003the air bag light illuminated and the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer where the problem was diagnosed as a short in clock spring.the power door locks were not unlocking, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.another recall regarding the fuel rail was repaired, however the consumer was charged a $50.00 deductible.
Vehicle fire due to possible electrical failure. Mjs
The contact owns a 1997 plymouth voyager. The contact stated that the instrument panel lighting would not illuminate and the gauges failed to operate. The failure recurred intermittently. The manufacturer was not made aware pf the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
1997 voyager stahls often.come to a complete stop at red light, accelerate and the engine stalls.no warning and no warning lights displayed.we start the van up again and continue on.also, on the highway we had two instances of this van stalling.was able to restart and continue on.need help, what is causing this very dangerous situation?
All gauges on vehicle drop to zero except the gas gauge.can't tell what speed you are going.can't tell what gear i am in.automatic doors locks and alarm stop working.blower works but no ac or heat.was told it was the body control module.
Prior to recall notification, the horn was inoperative, and the air bag light illuminated, the dealer stated a new clock spring was needed, however consumer declined repairs.the brake lights and back up lights were inoperative, and the blower and control module were replaced.
The vehicle experienced a fuel leak.the electrical system has not worked while vehicle was running.(window, blinkers, and the radio)restarting the vehicle solves the problem each time.scc
Vehicle experienced an electrical fire, fire department feels fire started at the starter (claim # 16-n134-624).*yd
Battery replaced.
Engine head gasket had failed,causing engine to lose power on the freeway. Also,there was a complete loss of coolant.vehicle overheated &battery had failed.timing belt tensioner & timing belt had excessive wear & needed replacing.
The van was parked and the battery fell into the engine and then caught on fire.the vehicle was totaled as the result of the fire.
Air bag light stays on, both horn and cruise control don't work. Probably clock spring? possible recall.
Consumer stated thatair bags and horndid not work. She took vehicle to the mechanic, and was told that there was a recall on the air bags.but, consumer did not receive a recall notice.also, rear view mirror did not work properly.
Airbag light came on the dashboard,and cruise control/ horn went out.also,tranmissionwasmalfunctioning.when puttingit in gearvehicle makes a loud noise.dealership is aware ofproblem.
Airbag light is on, and horn is inoperable. Vehicle has not been examined by dealer.
I purchased a vehicle in 1997 from a friend.all of a sudden my horn stopped working.i have replaed the fuses.i have checked all the wires.i have replaced the horn.their is nothing wrong.i think the problem is where the airbag is behind the steering wheel.what do i do.i dont think that is my responsibility if their is a problem with the air bag is it?
Clock sping component failed causing deactivation of air bag, horn, and cruise control.i believe this is a design defect and a safety issue and this part should be recalled and the manufacturer should repair free of charge to the consumer.
Airbag light remains illuminated on the dash. Also,statedhorn and cruise control are inoperative. Dealer has statedairbag clockspring is the source of the problem. Please provide further details.
Air bag light was on, andcruise control was out along withhorn.dealership was contacted.
Cruise control, horn, back-up lights, windshield washer front & rear, air bag light stays on.
Failure of air bag/horn connection. (clockspring)dt
Horn/cruise control not to work,andairbag light stays on while driving. Cause unknown. Dealer will be contacted.
Clockspring snapped,causinghorn/cruise control not to work, andairbag light to stay on while driving. Cause unknown. Dealer will be contacted.
Problems started with windshield wipers not functioning properly, then the back up lights didnt work, then the horn quit, then the cruise control and the airbag light came on all the time, now the lock on the side door passenger side is being tempermental.i took it in to dealer today.kunkels in export, pa.
Clockspring has snapped, causinghorn/cruise control not to work, and airbag light to stay on while driving. Cause unknown. Dealer will be contacted.
The specific failure i am experiencing is this:intermittently and randomly (about 50% of my driving time) the airbag light on this instrument panel goes on, the horn won't work, and the cruise control won't work.
Horn does not blow in cold weather.
Air bag light stays illuminated while in motion. Also,horn assemblyand cruise controlare inoperable.dealer has been notified.
The consumer states that the clock spring is bad and the air bag light stays illuminated, the horn will not work, and the cruise control will not engage.*scc
On the morning of sept 28, 2001, i started my '97 plymouth voyager to begin a vacation trip.after a few minutes with the engine running, i noticed that the air bag warning light stayed illuminated.during the trip, i also discovered that neither the horn nor the cruise control worked.these symptoms appear similar to recall #01v153000..
Horn failed to operate. Mjs
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning vehicle shut down and will not restart.
Enginechecklight comes on due tobad vibration, won't shift into gear, like it's running out of gas.the dealer replaced the oxygen sensor as a possible cause but it wasn't.then, fuel filter was replaced but it wasn't again.finally, the #3 spark plug wire was replaced and the problem was solved.
Consumer stateed the ignition cylinder was stuck, therfore vehicle will not start, dealer found tumblers corroded and a piece broke off inside, cylinder has been replaced twice.*yd
Vehicle experienced a fire, fire dept stated fire started at the starter, claim 16-n134.624.
Vehicle experienced a fire, fire dept stated fire started at the starter, claim 16-n134.624.
Dt*: the contact stated that the wiring harness for the airbags was causing a electrical issue that shorted out the ignition switch.there no events that lead up to the failure.the vehicle stalled and lost all power to the dashboard. There was no accident.
This auto has a numerous/expensive repairs, we have not been notified of recalls for this car.help what do we do?dt
While driving and without warning vehicle shut off.mechanicindicated there was a malfunction inengine harness, causing an electrical shortage.
Ibought the car in feburaury. I brought it back in 3 days with the the van making a noise in it they replaced the serpentene belt. I no longe herd the noise for a little while. When i bought it i was told they would fix the a/c i would have to bring it back in to fix it. I brought it back and they said it was fixed nd it only worked for the drive half way home. I then brought it back for four days while theytook aparrt the dash board and replaced the evaporator. I checked to see if the a/c worked and it did but i turned off due to little gas in the tank. The next time i used it was in april to go to the beach wth friends. It worked going up there and then on the way back it was not working and my van over heated. I then brought it to them and asked them to look at it. They then rigged a fuse to the clutch to keep the fan on at all times so it would not over heat. I felt that they were going to charge me fr it to be repaired for this time it was after the 30 day warranty so there for i was waiting to see if i could get money together to fix it. I then stated having problems with it over heating so i called them afte another mechaniclooked at it and said it was a fire waiting tohappen and things were not put in correctly, he even told them and thy told him to tell me to make an appt. So i called and they told me they could not get it until wed. I explained i had to go out of town and that it was a fire hazard. I then asked if i could bring it in to have him look att it an he said no it would be wed. I tried to have them lok and see if they could come up with a game plan. I then called them yesteday and he said i refusedto bring it inand that is not te case. I told him i was going to bring it to you and e said go a head and then hung up on me.i then called back talked to the owner and he listened temporarly until i told him i used the a/c once he then said i was being dishonest and then at that point i told him he has no right calling me a lier .
Vehicle was not started. However, gear lever will move on its own.gears move without placing foot on the brake.consumer adds, there is a problem w/airbag, because the light is constantly on which prohibits the horn from working. (she concerned because she has small children) *scc
Whilevehicle was being drivenair bags deployed without a collision occurring, cause unknown. Also, in rainy weather conditions water entersvehicle fromdash area, causing electrical shortage. The windshield wiper had no gasket along botton.tire tread separated while traveling. Four sets of brake pads and two sets of rotors faile in two years period.
The cost of replacing this part was 282.00 dollars. I do not gfell that an electrical part that is part of the safty equipment should failand not be replaced under waranty.
The contact owns a 1997 pylmouth voyager. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000 and the current mileage was 141,321. Updated 10/02/14*ljthe consumer stated the fuel filter leaked and rubber o-ring could cause a fire. The manufacturer did not offer any assistance. Updated3/9/15
The contact owns a 1997 plymouth voyager. While traveling approximately 30 mph, the vehicle erupted into flames. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and noticed that the engine was not running. The vehicle would not change gears and was coasted to the side of the road. The contact was able to extinguish the flames with a water hose from a residential home. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was waiting for a response to determine how the failure occurred and if the vehicle could be repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 98v185000 (child seat), 02v076000 (seat belts), and 02v293000 (air bags), but the contact not receive notification of the recalls to receive the repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 300,000.
I have a 1997 plymouth voyager.the vehicle has been regularly maintained and has approx. 91,000 miles on it.approx. 10 days ago, the cam broke and the engine (3.3 liter) suddenly quit while i was traveling on the highway.power steering was lost and fortuantely, i was able to coast and bring the car to a stopwithout power steering or power brakes.repair required replacement of the engine.i am concerned because two repair shops that i spoke with indicated they have had several similar failures.this seems to be a widespread problem and should be investigated and a sudden engine failure is obviously unsafe.
Dt: the contact stated vehicle stalls when idling followed by the engine dying. The vehicle restarts after several attempts.he took the vehicle to an independent repair shop.the repair shop cleaned the throttle body and the fuel injection system.this did not correct the problem.no further repairs have been made at this time.
Intermittently whenmaking a turn vehicle stalled without warning. Dealership has serviced the vehicle several times, andreplaced parts . Then,ran a diagnostic test, but no failure was found.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 15 mphthere was a smell of fuel and smoke was coming from the air vents.someone behind the vehicle alerted the driver that the vehicle was on fire.the driver pulled off of the road and exited the vehicle.the vehicle was engulfed in flames and was totaled.the fire department and the police department were notified. The fire department determined the fire originated from the hood and spread throughout the vehicle. Updated 07/03/06.
The consumer has experience the following:noise coming from the rear brakes, noise when starting the engine/uneven idle, the check engine light had come on/burned #5 exhaust valve-removed head/replaced valve/reassembled engine, the engine is knocking/internal rod knocking-engine had an oil leak/replaced gasket & the rear main seal is leaking (the vehicle is going thru 2-3 quarts per month), and when engaging in gear, the engine moves hard.scc
Head gasket is leaking oil from underneathvehicle.please provide additional information. Ts.
Engine head gasket had failed,causing engine to lose power on the freeway. Also,there was a complete loss of coolant.vehicle overheated &battery had failed.timing belt tensioner & timing belt had excessive wear & needed replacing.
While driving 65 mph engine fan relay system failed.consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed.dealership informed the consumer of the problem, but did not resolve the problem.
While driving transmission began slipping, a crack was found in the radiator divider between the transmission fluid cooling loop and the radiator water, this ruined the transmission as well as the radiator, the replacement radiator was made with thicker metal, consumer feels it is thoughtless to run transmission fluid through a water-filled radiator knowing that any flaw or crack in the dividing wall between the two elements could ruin the transmission.
While driving transmission began slipping, a crack was found in the radiator divider between the transmission fluid cooling loop and the radiator water, this ruined the transmission as well as the radiator, the replacement radiator was made with thicker metal, consumer feels it is thoughtless to run transmission fluid through a water-filled radiator knowing that any flaw or crack in the dividing wall between the two elements could ruin the transmission.
While driving at 35 mph vehicle the vehicle overheated and the check engine light illuminated on the dashboard.the vehicle was taken to anindependent repair shop who determined thatthe radiatorhad sprung a leak.the water and coolant from the radiator leaked into the transmission destroying it.
Radiator overheated.yh
Faulty lifters in my 1997 plymouth voyager allows oil to be lost through the tail pipe.
My plymouth voyager was pouring oil profusely.upon taking it to a dealership service dept., i discovered i had to replace the head gasket, cam seals, and exhaust manifold, just 1900k out of my extended warranty.3 days later a knocking noise was heard, upon taking back to dealership they said it was the timing belt, pulley, and tensioner this time.upon questioning them whether this malfunction could have been the result of their previous work, they responded they did not have to touch these parts in the previous repair.i in turn called an independent garage who confirmed for me that these parts in fact had to be removed.due to my mistrust of this dealership i took this second problem to the independent garage.they informed me of a problem with the plymouth neon head gasket failure, and that i had the same engine in my plymouth voyager, only difference was mine has a metal plate and the neon's have a plastic plate on top.i looked this problem up, and it is huge for the plymouth neons, so i called chrysler to request some assistance, and currently have been turned down.since this is one and the same engine, and since chryler extended the warranty up to 5 years/1000,000km, i feel they should at least try to assist a loyal customer of their products.the repair bill for just the replacement of head gasket, cam seals, and manifold totaled $1002.19 with labor included.this was ridiculous, and way too costly.
Has oil leaking form the head gasket. Dealer has agreed to fix it once the consumer pays$200 deductible.vehicle was purchased 3 months ago.
Warped enginehead due to loose engine head bolts.
The consumer statedwhile driving and with no warning, the vehicle jerked, the engine light had come on, and the consumer heard a loud knocking noise.the dealer was notified.ts. Scc
Engineoil leak due toblown engine head gasket. Thumping from rear of vehicle.silencer pads and straps replaced on gas tank.still thumps.brakes:howling from rear brakes.pads/mastercylinder and springs replaced.
Engine head gasket failure, resulting in oil leak.
Light rain, wet roads, turning left after a stop, serpentine belt slipped off and lost all power steering control.manhandled to a stop out of the way of traffic.this is the 3rd time the belt has come off in rain and loss of control is a real concern for myself and passengers as well as any vehicles in the area.145+ other incidents noted on the www.carsurvey.org/viewcomments_review_64215.htmllink found by google.someone will eventually be killed due to this design defect.
The idle pulley bolt broke off and cause the pulley to strike the power steering pulley. The drive belt was lost, causing the steering to become very difficult to handle.the vehicle had been taken in at approximately 33,000 mile for a noise in the engin compartment.
The timing belt failed causing vehicle to shut down on freeway.driver was able to coast to safety.
Air conditioner would overheat due to fangoing/blowing backwards. The engine had blown the head gaskets at 16,000 miles. The transmission went out. The vehicle had made popping sounds & then broke down.
The head gasket have blown, causing oil to leak from the engine.the dealer has been notified.
Engine started to leak oil.then, took vehicle to dealer where they found out oil was coming fromengine head gasket, and at once was replaced.
Headgasket started leaking at 48951 miles inapril 2000.head gasket was replacedon january 4,2001. Company admitted that they had a problem with head gaskets on this model.
Tension pulley broke, causing vehicle to shut down.vehicle cannot operate without tension pulley. Prior tovehicle malfunctioning, itstarted making a squeaking noise.part has been replaced 6 times ,going 7 times.dealer was aware andwas inspecting ehicle. Please provide more information.
Engine camshaft broke - engine could not run - only two cylinders functional - other four cylinders not functioning due to broken camshaft . No signs of engine over heatingengine only had 82,400 miles.
Head gasket failure caused replacement of radiator. No response from manufacturer. Tsb 09-05-98 issued novemeber 6, 1998.
Engine head gasket had failed,causing engine to lose power on the freeway. Also,there was a complete loss of coolant.vehicle overheated &battery had failed.timing belt tensioner & timing belt had excessive wear & needed replacing.
Torque converter failed, had to rebuild transmission & replace torque converter to a tune of $1340.08.head gasket blew and had to be replaced to a tune of $ 810.96.
We brought the vehicle in thinking it was just an oil leak, only to find out that it was a blown head gasket.the mechanics showed us the actual part and recommended we file complaint.in their opinion, clearly a factory defect.this is a 1997 plymouth voyager with only 41,000 miles!
Consumer will provide vin# upon receipt. The spindle/the timing chain is no longer useful. The mechanic said that the timing needs to be replaced. When trying to purchase, they were told that consumer needs to buy the timing chain and wheel which is now sold together .she could not purchase them separatly.
When driving at approximately 65-70mph the engine cuts off and causes the power steering and the abs brakes to become inoperable.the dealer cannot duplicate the problem because it happens intermittently. An accident has occurred as a result of this problem, no injuries were sustained.
Consumer smelled smoke and burning, vehicle caught fire after being parked for 15 minutes, claim 13-7440-839.
Consumer states vehicle caught on fire in the engine area (claim # 13-7512-010).*yd
While driving vehicle caught on fire.
This van, slightly over 1 year old, has a history of stalling, windshield wipers going on without reason and off, radio breaking, tape player making noise when not used and the brakes went out the first time, i was told it was fixed, and the very next day they went out again almost causing a serious accident and deaths.this is serious and i would like to know actions taken by nhtsa concerning this as i have seen many other instances/complaints of stalling, windshield wiper problems and serious brake defects and breakdowns on nhtsa's customer complaints on the internet.i believe that nhtsa should give more serious investigative attention against daimler chrysler concerning the stalling and brake problems as this is putting people's lives in danger it seems on a constant and re-occuring basis!
Consumer smelled smoke and burning, vehicle caught fire after being parked for 15 minutes, claim 13-7440-839.
The engine locked up on me while driving.the oil pressure light came on and before i had the chance to pull over the engine locked up.according to the owner's manual the warning light will come on for 4 minutes then go off.my engine locked up before the warning signal went off indicating that i had less than 4 minutes to respond.daimler chrysler has agreed to pay one half of the repairs costs, however, i feel that the oil screen in the oil pan became clogged as a result of mechanical failure.i have maintained my vehicle according to the owners manual.i feel that this engine design is defective and would like for daimler chrysler to stand behind thier product by completely paying for the new engine that i had to have.i firmly believe that a 1997 plymouth voyager with only 53,865 miles should not need a new engine, when the van has been properly driven and maintained.
Consumer states 15 minutes after the vehicle was parked, the engine caught fire (claim # 13-7440-839).*yd
Consumer states 15 minutes after the vehicle was parked, the engine caught fire (claim # 13-7440-839).*yd
Vehicle jumps and vibrates and whines when accelerating.
Consumer states vehicle caught on fire in the engine area (claim # 13-7512-010).*yd
Since the late winter of 97/98, the vehicle in question has suffered occasional inexplicable stalls. Usually they would occur when the engine was warm and the car had come to a routine stop (e.g. Red light). The car would then stall. More alarmingly, on several occasions it has stalled while moving in traffic creating a potentially dangerous situation. The car has been returned to the dealer for correction over a half dozen times. Twice the "co-pilot" was installed. The dealer has been unable to recreate or diagnose the problem. Their only suggestions have been to switch to a lower octane fuel and to use only a single key on the keychain. Neither ceased the problem. Subsequently they have only continued to say, bring it back. In the interim, a potentially tragic hazard continues to exist. Please advise as to any alternatives. The primary driver is my wife, patricia flynn, work # 617-424-0665.
While drivingengine shuts down, causing the vehicle to stall.please provide any details.
This auto has a numerous/expensive repairs, we have not been notified of recalls for this car.help what do we do?dt
Vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment, claim 13-7512-010.
Wheneverstopping the vehicle at a stop sign or red light the vehicle hesitates to move, the engine will roar up, but the truck just sits there before it will move.also transmission failure.
Vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment, claim 13-7512-010.
Engine failure causing back fire through intake manafold, causing engine fire. Van, total loss.
While driving on the highway consumer heard a slapping noise from the engine.dealership indicated that the belt brokeoff the edge, and the belt tensioner needed to be replaced.also, dealer indicated that this was a common problem with these vehicles.
Belt that hookmotor to engine keeps coming off. Tookvehicle to dealer, and had replaced belt.but, problem still exists.
Belt tensioner device replaced 5 times.
Serpentine belt froze/came off and vehicle shut off suddenly without prior notice. Serpentinebelt came off 11 times. Dealershipwas aware ofproblem.
Driving in rain causes serp. Belt to slip off has happened 3 times causing steering to go out car to overheat and battery to go dead. There is a tsb out on this problem after the 2 time had the work done as described in the service bulletin on may 18th. On june 5th while driving in the rain it happened again causing steering to go out and van overheated. Had to have the bracket replaced as described in the bulletin and it didn't fix the problem. I contacted chysler but to them it wasn't a big enough safety issue. I am unsure what to do now we followed the service procedure and the problem still is not corrected. The date below is the latest of three dates this problem occurred.
Driving in the rain/snow causes serp belt to slip off.over the last 5 years it has slipped numerous times(8+), after careful inspection of the belt and pulleys the belt was reinstalled or replaced. After the belt causing a sensor break, had mechanic troubleshootand it was deemed the tensioner needed to be replaced and the serp belt replace as well as sensor.after this maintenance, the vehicle continued to lose serp belt.the car has overheated,battery drained and has become very hard to steer or steering appears to lock after losing the belt that controls all accessory functions, alternator, ac, power steering, water pump.multiple accidents have been avoided due to quick thinking.
Serpentine belt (powering the alternator, power steering etc.) has come off repeatedly.since the belt powers the power steering, this is significantly unsafe.
Ibought the car in feburaury. I brought it back in 3 days with the the van making a noise in it they replaced the serpentene belt. I no longe herd the noise for a little while. When i bought it i was told they would fix the a/c i would have to bring it back in to fix it. I brought it back and they said it was fixed nd it only worked for the drive half way home. I then brought it back for four days while theytook aparrt the dash board and replaced the evaporator. I checked to see if the a/c worked and it did but i turned off due to little gas in the tank. The next time i used it was in april to go to the beach wth friends. It worked going up there and then on the way back it was not working and my van over heated. I then brought it to them and asked them to look at it. They then rigged a fuse to the clutch to keep the fan on at all times so it would not over heat. I felt that they were going to charge me fr it to be repaired for this time it was after the 30 day warranty so there for i was waiting to see if i could get money together to fix it. I then stated having problems with it over heating so i called them afte another mechaniclooked at it and said it was a fire waiting tohappen and things were not put in correctly, he even told them and thy told him to tell me to make an appt. So i called and they told me they could not get it until wed. I explained i had to go out of town and that it was a fire hazard. I then asked if i could bring it in to have him look att it an he said no it would be wed. I tried to have them lok and see if they could come up with a game plan. I then called them yesteday and he said i refusedto bring it inand that is not te case. I told him i was going to bring it to you and e said go a head and then hung up on me.i then called back talked to the owner and he listened temporarly until i told him i used the a/c once he then said i was being dishonest and then at that point i told him he has no right calling me a lier .
Pleas help us we lost 11serpentine belts. On the 6th belt i lost conpleat powersteering and ripped olner nerve in elbow wile turning.
Tensioner broke , andserpentine belt fell off, causing the vehicle to stall out. Dealer contacted.
My plymouth voyager was pouring oil profusely.upon taking it to a dealership service dept., i discovered i had to replace the head gasket, cam seals, and exhaust manifold, just 1900k out of my extended warranty.3 days later a knocking noise was heard, upon taking back to dealership they said it was the timing belt, pulley, and tensioner this time.upon questioning them whether this malfunction could have been the result of their previous work, they responded they did not have to touch these parts in the previous repair.i in turn called an independent garage who confirmed for me that these parts in fact had to be removed.due to my mistrust of this dealership i took this second problem to the independent garage.they informed me of a problem with the plymouth neon head gasket failure, and that i had the same engine in my plymouth voyager, only difference was mine has a metal plate and the neon's have a plastic plate on top.i looked this problem up, and it is huge for the plymouth neons, so i called chrysler to request some assistance, and currently have been turned down.since this is one and the same engine, and since chryler extended the warranty up to 5 years/1000,000km, i feel they should at least try to assist a loyal customer of their products.the repair bill for just the replacement of head gasket, cam seals, and manifold totaled $1002.19 with labor included.this was ridiculous, and way too costly.
Exhaust tail pipe failed.
Exhaust muffler failed.
Air conditioner gives off an unpleasant odor; which, causes difficulty breathing, nausea headache, and vomiting.
Air conditioner would overheat due to fangoing/blowing backwards. The engine had blown the head gaskets at 16,000 miles. The transmission went out. The vehicle had made popping sounds & then broke down.
This has been a repeated problem that the dealer cannot duplicate.the problem is that the air conditioner fails during a long duration sustained high speed (highway driving) trip that they obviously cannot duplicate.the problem exists and ocurrs every time in the described senario.however, since they cannot duplicate, they will not replace the air conditioner as i requested in this last visit (07/30/1999).this problem has spanned three summers, ever since owning the vehicle.i believe that the dealer has faithfully worked in my interest to correct, however, after exhausting every alternative with no other solution, i am still left with a faulty air conditioner.i plan to contact the manufacturer next to petition a solution.
The air conditioner did not work. The dealer examined the vehicleand found that theair conditioner evaporator was defective.at 44000miles another evaporator was replaced. Currently,another evaporator was neededfor this same vehicle.chrysler plymouth ford replaced the a/c at 22k miles, autoway dodge replaced the a/c at 48k miles, and again at 75k miles. *sc
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Ibought the car in feburaury. I brought it back in 3 days with the the van making a noise in it they replaced the serpentene belt. I no longe herd the noise for a little while. When i bought it i was told they would fix the a/c i would have to bring it back in to fix it. I brought it back and they said it was fixed nd it only worked for the drive half way home. I then brought it back for four days while theytook aparrt the dash board and replaced the evaporator. I checked to see if the a/c worked and it did but i turned off due to little gas in the tank. The next time i used it was in april to go to the beach wth friends. It worked going up there and then on the way back it was not working and my van over heated. I then brought it to them and asked them to look at it. They then rigged a fuse to the clutch to keep the fan on at all times so it would not over heat. I felt that they were going to charge me fr it to be repaired for this time it was after the 30 day warranty so there for i was waiting to see if i could get money together to fix it. I then stated having problems with it over heating so i called them afte another mechaniclooked at it and said it was a fire waiting tohappen and things were not put in correctly, he even told them and thy told him to tell me to make an appt. So i called and they told me they could not get it until wed. I explained i had to go out of town and that it was a fire hazard. I then asked if i could bring it in to have him look att it an he said no it would be wed. I tried to have them lok and see if they could come up with a game plan. I then called them yesteday and he said i refusedto bring it inand that is not te case. I told him i was going to bring it to you and e said go a head and then hung up on me.i then called back talked to the owner and he listened temporarly until i told him i used the a/c once he then said i was being dishonest and then at that point i told him he has no right calling me a lier .
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A/c fans failed.
When the air conditioner and the cruise controlare activated while driving the vehicle stalls unexpectedly, which almost caused an accident.been to dealer 4 times.cause unknown.dealer cannot determine problem.please provide details.
Problems started with windshield wipers not functioning properly, then the back up lights didnt work, then the horn quit, then the cruise control and the airbag light came on all the time, now the lock on the side door passenger side is being tempermental.i took it in to dealer today.kunkels in export, pa.
Cruise control, horn, back-up lights, windshield washer front & rear, air bag light stays on.
Overall, a good vehicle.it's just that these two items are safety related and should perform better.
Noted that backup lights were not working.fuses and bulbs are ok.since then observed other chrysler/dodge?plymouth minivans and noticed same problem in two latest model dodge caravans.
While driving about 5 mphsteering wheel locked up whitout prior warning. Consumer kept driving straight. Vehicle was towed to dealer, and they stated that steering wheel was not locked attime when vehicle was bought. However,vehicle was fine. Prior to steering wheel locking up, the consumer had problems with cruise control disengaging, the windshield wipers malfunctioning and check the engine light come on and staying, but had all fixed.recently, the consumer says the back lights work intermittently.the consumer is concerned about steering wheel possibly locking again in the future.
Dt*: the contact stated that both front headlight covers are cloudy and discolored, which makes it difficult to see the road ahead.the manufacturer was contacted on 07/24/06 who determined that the whole headlight assembly needed to be replaced at cost.
Deffective design of head light causes regular and high beams lights to have very poor light output. Yh
I have seen all of the other vehicles be recalled due to inadequte lighting by the head lights but i still do not see the crysler minivans being recalled for this problem.they are the worst.please check on this and force crysler to recall them.
Headlights are dim, can't see very far down the road, unsafe to drive at night. Premature failure of fuel gauge sending unit.dt
Plastic covers of 1997 plymouth voyager minivan headlampsare losing transparency.minute cracks appearing on the surface of the headlamps are making them less clear and thus decreasing the brightness of the headlampsat night. Noticed initially a year ago , slowly getting worse.*la
While driving at night headlights will only shine 45-50 feet ahead of vehicle on low beam, dealer has adjusted lights, however problem still occurs.. Consumer was informed by dealership that that was the design of the vehicle, the bulbs were replaced with lighter ones however the problem remained.
While driving at night headlights would get condensation inside of the lens that would cause thelights to become dim. This would pose a hazard to the driver due to a lack of visibility on the roads. There would be no light reflection while driving because of a lack of brightness. Will be taking vehicle to dealer to have headlight covers checked.
Headlights are so frosted/yellowed you can.t see at night.the lights on this vehicle were not that good when they were new. But now that the plastic has broken down from exposure to the environment, the lights are useless. My older cars had headlights made of glass and did not seem to have this problem.
Headlights are very dim, coloring is very yellowish and not bright, need to use high beams to see at night, took vehicle to dealer and was informed by mechanic that lights meet standards.consumer was then informed by a chrysler represenative that running lights be installed at consumers expense.
Consumer complained about the headlights.bothheadlights have glazed over, almost opaque, resulting in extremely reduced visibility during thenight. Thus, obstructing consumer's view while driving.dealership indicated nothing they could do about it, only to replace each headlight unit. Each headlight unitwould cost $263.00at consumer's expense.
Headlights are dim, can't see very far down the road, unsafe to drive at night. Premature failure of fuel gauge sending unit.dt
Visibility of high beam light hard to see. Also it is not apparent when driving at nightto be able to tell whether high or low beams are on.
Left turn signal switch malfunctions.
The vehicle experienced a fuel leak.the electrical system has not worked while vehicle was running.(window, blinkers, and the radio)restarting the vehicle solves the problem each time.scc
Fuel rail has a hair line crack ,and it leaks gas into vehicle, causingvehicleto smell like gas. Ph.
Severe fuel odor/fumes were getting into the vehicle while running or driving. Vehicle has been to the dealer on two occasions, and the problem is still occurring.
The contact owns a 1997 plymouth voyager. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. The contact was able to safely stop the vehicle and upon examining the vehicle, the contact noticed that one of the fuel tank straps had fractured due to corrosion. The contact applied a temporary strap as a remedy. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 175,000.
Consumer states there is a smell of gas in the vehicle at times, consumer saw a report about a recall for 1996 thru 2000 models, regarding a gas leak in the engine area, however consumer was not specific about the recall.
Chrysler told us they knew nothing of the problem and now we hear there will be a recall.. The fumes are bad and we are afraid of fire.
Part failure w/parts currently under unannounced recall, therefore dealer not willing to repair at this time. No safety defec tlisted in summary.
Strong odor of gasoline that seems to come from the engine compartment is present, but not consistently. I have taken the vehicle to a local garage and they could smell the gas also, but could not locate the problem. I then brought the van to the dealer. After hearing about a recall on theses vans because of a fuel line seal problem, i took the vehicle to the dealer and contacted chrysler. The dealer also could not find the problem, however the gasoline odor was not present that day. Chrysler would not authorize the recall repair since the dealer did not detect a problem and the recall did not involve 3.0 liter engines. Since i have not been able to find the problem, i continue to drive the vehicle. I would like to know if anyone is having this type of problem with this particular vehicle.
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Our van fuel pump / fuel line failed at or near the gas tank.while driving, my wife noticed a smell (which turned out to be fuel).i met her, and to my shock, the vehicle was enveloped in gasoline fumes !!we abandoned the vehicle immediately, due to obvious concerns of fumes combustion.we contacted a tow truck, had the van towed to a repair shop which happened to be within 2 miles, and had repairs made.at the shop, they would not pull the vehicle into the garage because the underside was soaked in gasoline !they replaced the fuel pump / line assembly.i am contacting nhtsa at this point due to an article in the detroit news (july 18, 2001)which indicates this failure might be a known/recurring problem.since i saw my wife sitting on the side of the road in a van engulfed in gasoline vapors, i am not at all happy or impressed with the thought that someone knew this might happen to her.thank you for your support.
The fuel line from the gas tank to the fuel injection passed over the manifold and developed a hole due to the expansion and contraction of the heat and cold, which caused the fuel to leak on the manifold which was hot and the fumes was pushed back into the vehicle.ts
The fuel line cracked causing fuel to leak onto the manifold allowing fumes to escape into the vehicle. Fuel line had to be replaced.*nlm
Vehicle locked up and shut down without prior warning. Fuel gauge acknowledged a fuel tank.but there was no gasoline, and vehicle shut down.
Recall 00v268000/ manufacturer's recall 895.consumer contacteddealer months before receiving recall notice.dealer stated they have to wait formanufacturer, therewas nothing they coulddo.recall showed a remedy, butdealer,puckett dodge chrysler jeep, 3625 old halifax road,po box 818 soth boston, va 24592,phone# 804-575-5050 did not seem to know what to do.consumer states the fuel rail could be replaced now, however consumer believes that dealer thinks it is too expensive and are trying to come up with a cheap way to fix problem.
Dt: the contact stated vehicle stalls when idling followed by the engine dying. The vehicle restarts after several attempts.he took the vehicle to an independent repair shop.the repair shop cleaned the throttle body and the fuel injection system.this did not correct the problem.no further repairs have been made at this time.
This auto has a numerous/expensive repairs, we have not been notified of recalls for this car.help what do we do?dt
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 15 mphthere was a smell of fuel and smoke was coming from the air vents.someone behind the vehicle alerted the driver that the vehicle was on fire.the driver pulled off of the road and exited the vehicle.the vehicle was engulfed in flames and was totaled.the fire department and the police department were notified. The fire department determined the fire originated from the hood and spread throughout the vehicle. Updated 07/03/06.
Vehicle completely burned, cause of fire was due to a fuel leakage. Vehicle was parked, and was driven 45 minutes prior to incident. Please provide any further information, andindentification number.
The consumer has experience the following:noise coming from the rear brakes, noise when starting the engine/uneven idle, the check engine light had come on/burned #5 exhaust valve-removed head/replaced valve/reassembled engine, the engine is knocking/internal rod knocking-engine had an oil leak/replaced gasket & the rear main seal is leaking (the vehicle is going thru 2-3 quarts per month), and when engaging in gear, the engine moves hard.scc
Nhtsa recall 00 v 268 000/manufacturer's recall 895 concerning fuel leakage:dealer: maroone dodge in delray beach, fl; phone# 561/278-6362. Indicated onwork invoice that both clamps and tube were replaced. Consumer states that both clamps was replaced, but not the tube. Jlg
Found out about recall on nhtsa website, called manufacturer with vin number, was told by chrysler there is no such recall.
Safety recall clock spring assembly nar 1/22/2003the air bag light illuminated and the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer where the problem was diagnosed as a short in clock spring.the power door locks were not unlocking, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.another recall regarding the fuel rail was repaired, however the consumer was charged a $50.00 deductible.
Consumer recieved recall notice 00v-268 for the faulty o-rings but is unable to have the recall repairs made because the dealer cannot get the parts and is not sure when they will become available.nlm
Recall 00v268000, found recall on nhtsa website, called chrysler who denied there was a recall.
Consumer noticed evidence of fuel leakage.dealer diagnosed that fuel was leaking from fuel rail and replaced it.
When turning on vehicle can smell fuel in and onoutside of vehicle.there's a recall forsame problem, but vin number was not incluided.consumer please provide recall number for the recall your vin number was not included in.
Gas tank makes noise when 1/2 full, the repair kit (pad) did not correct problem noise.
The rubber in the gas tank deteriorated, causing both venting tubes sides to leak gasoline,if ignited could start a fire.dealer is replacing the gas tank.
Fuel gauge sensor failed. Failing to show empy fuel tank. Vehicle stalled and was towed.
Gas tank baffles failed.
Headlights are dim, can't see very far down the road, unsafe to drive at night. Premature failure of fuel gauge sending unit.dt
When accelerating /making a turn, and the fuel tank is 3/4 quarter full, the gas tank rolls against the chassis. Dealer placed foam pads between the fuel tank and the chassis which did not correct the problem.pads have been replaced twice and now dealer says that nothing can be done.
The fuel tank would not take more than a half a tank of fuel.the dealer has been notified.*nlm
Vehicle locked up and shut down without prior warning. Fuel gauge acknowledged a fuel tank.but there was no gasoline, and vehicle shut down.
Gas gauge works improperly.
Consumer notice while traveling fuel gauge moving up and down giving wrong reading in result of fuel indicator ring while vehicle is fuel level is full. Manufacture has been contacted. Please provide further information. Ts
Consumer states that there is a fuel odor in the vehcle sometimes strong sometimes fade.consumer states there has been a recall but consumers vin number was not included.
Consumer states while entering the vehicle could smell gas fumes consumer states gas is leaking under vehicle. Took to dealer and theyreplaced gas tank and straps. Please provide any further information.mr
Van parked in driveway not running no keys in van, and the interior light switch caught on fire.
While using key to unlock side door,door would not unlock by key or inside.dealer stated that lock needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.
While driving down the road driver's side middle door will slide open. Consumer feels this is unsafe because the baby is in the back seat.
Vehicle experiencing problem with parking brake not holding or jumping out of gear when engaged.dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time.
Van kepting surging. Dealer said it was the transmission.
The consumer's son was driving when the transmission failed.massive amounts of metal was found inside of the differential.the transmission would only go in reverse.the sliding door motor failed and the driverside power locks on the driver side slide door had become inoperative.the consumer requested reimbursement.scc
Speedometer will drop to zero at any speed. Then, it popps back up tospeedtraveling at.please provide any further information.
We just had our van into the dealer ship last week it was surging while i was driving it. The dealer said it was the transmission and fixed the problem. Three days later it was doing the same thing and also shifted into neutral while i was driving on the freeway at 65 mph. I had my one year old with me at the time. It was a very scary experience. Had we known that chrysler had and still has defective transmissions we never would have purchased this vehicle. In looking on the internet i have seen manycomplaints about chrysler's transmission as far back as the 1989 model. How can they get away with this for so long? i consider this van to be a lemon. Unfortunatly the lemon law states that the problem has to have happened within the first 18,000 miles. What recourse do i have in returning this obvious lemon?
1.the rear hatch leaked upon delivery.three attempts were made to put some king of sealant on the exterior to prevent leakage.some water damage to interior was never fixed. 2.air bag light on due to clock spring failure.waited for almost two years for chrysler to issue recall while problem was being investigated by nhtsa. 3.transmission failure at 115,800km.estimated $1,800 to repair at transmission shop.
Reporting failure of original and replacement transmission from chrysler corporation. Second failure happened on highway and jeopardized driver and occupants. Failure happened within days of replaced transmission purchased from chrysler.
Transmission failure
While drivingthe engine would lose power and consumer is unable to accelerate. Dealer has been notified. Ph
At 20 and 50k miles, the consumer noticed that while making a turn and placing the vehicle in reverse a grinding noise was heard.the vehicle would not shift into reverse. The dealership stated the transmission needed replacement.vehicle is now on its third transmission. *la both transmission failure were due to a broken differential pin.a new transmission was placed in the vehicle at 22k and 55k miles by the dealer.the transmission was also flushed. *sc
The minivan lurched backward 1-2 ft after it was placed in reverse.if someone had been in back of the van they many have been seriously hurt.the mechanic said it looked like the transmission literally exploded inside.
Consumer stops,puts vehicle in a reverse mode, steps on gas pedal, vehicle is stuck,. Needs to reapply pressure on gas pedal repeatedly.suddenly it will reverse. Dealer replaced tranmission.claims cannot find problem. Now vehicle jerks repeatedly in the reverse mode, loss of power.
Our auto matic transmissionkeeps failing and stalling, have been to a dealertwice and they can't find a problem.
Dt*:the contact stated the vehicle would not transition to a higher gear and would not reach a speed of more than 5mph.the vehicle was towed to a service dealer who replaced the transmission.the day the transmission was repaired the vehicle began to make a clicking sound and was taken to a local mechanic who determined the axel needed to be replaced.last week, while driving 35pmh on an exit ramp, a loud popping noise was heard.after stopping at a stop sign, the vehicle failed to move forward while the accelerator pedal was depressed.the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where the driver side tie rod end was replaced.
I was at a stop sign waiting for a clear road to take a left, i started to pull out when a vehicle came over a crest to the left cuasing me to change my mind. My nose was in the road a little, so i put it in reverse to back up, the transmission would not engage. I put it in drive, it still would not engage(like being in neutral). After sitting there stuc for a few minutes, it finally started to work again. Fortunately i wasn't hit. Today the same thing happened again, only this time i was backing out of my driveway. It was cold both days if that had anything to do with it. My first occurence was a safety concern to me.
21/2- year old childvehicle was able to be shift intodrive without having foot on the brakes.however, emergency brake was on, and vehicle didn't move.
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Transmission failed to shift into higher gears. The first time the dealer replaced some parts in the transmission, the second time the dealer stated the entire transmission needed to be replaced. Ts and the clock spring needed to be replaced.
At about 62000 miles van began to shift hard and clunk at about 35-40 mph. Took it to the dealer during warranty period and was told that there was nothing wrong with the transmission. At 65000 miles the transmission failed while my wife and 11 month old were driving, leaving them stranded about and hour from home.
Failure of transmission range sensor and transmission front pump on a vehicle that's just at 6 years old, with <70000 miles on it. Car did not respond when shifted into reverse. Shifted into park, then reverse again - still did not go into gear. Shifted into park and then drive, and the car proceeded to roll backwards down the driveway (obviously didn't go into gear). Shifted into park, then reverse and it finally took. This has happened 3 times in the past week. This car is only driven to and from work - with not much starting and stopping. This seems like a premature failure for these two parts.
I also have a transmission problem. First it would take a long time for it to shift out of 1st to 2nd.then it would take a long time for reverse to kick in. Now its not working period.*la
Transmission failed suddenly while backing out of parking space.
Nar 1/15/2003. The transmission failed on the vehicle and the consumer requested reimnursement.
When placingvehicle in reverse transmission locks up.vehicle only has 36 thousand miles on it. Please provide any further details.
Consumer stated vehicle's transmission failed and steering lockedwhile driving then shut down. Problem had been repaired four times. Dealer states vehicle battery had malfunctioned. Please provide additional information.*ph
I am writing to please find if there are any other complaints on chrysler products regarding bad transmissions.i just feel that it is not right to replace a transmission in a 3 year old vehicle.i have two mechanics, one of whom worked for chrysler as a mechanic, who swears chrysler simply has bad transmissions.thank you for your time.
Vehicle can be put in drive/ reverse or neutral without pressing onbrakes.driver feels its unsafe because ifdriver bumps shift lever it may go into any gear. Please provide any further information.
Wheneverstopping the vehicle at a stop sign or red light the vehicle hesitates to move, the engine will roar up, but the truck just sits there before it will move.also transmission failure.
1997 plymouth voyager transmission failure. Consumer states that the transmission has failed 5 times. Consumer believes that he is due to some compensation due to the continuing failure of this vehicle.the transmission would not shift properly into gear and sometimes it would get stuck in second gear. Both outer tie rod ends were loose.
Transmission completely failed while driving the car with no previous warning.mechanic at dealership said transmission was completely destroyed and need a new transmissionfor my 2 year old car.after talking with other plymouth voyager owners, i have found the same problem to have happened with their car needing new transmission at a cost of $2,000 -$4000.after reporting my problem to chrylser, they say no such problem exists. No other problems reported.chrysler is failing to deal with the problem as a whole, in stead just on a case by case basis.clearly there is a manufacturer defect in these transmissions where they are not made to last the life of the car.as of 1994, chrysler no longer warranties the power train which would include the transmission for 100,000 miles.i suspect it is because their were too many warranty claim.the only way to have this warrnatied now is under an extended warranty.if i had know of this great problem with these cars, perhaps i would have purchased the extended warranty.
Consumer stated that while driving there was a "boom" noise thatcame from the engine compartment and engine stalled.vehicle was inoperative, had to be towed. Mechanic said thatdifferential pin had come loose, damagingthe motor in transmission.
At 16,000 showed signs of transmission failure, brought back many times. Did not fix. Please e-mail or phone me.
At 35 mph & above, the transmission emits a whistle or whine. The dealer said its the ring & pinon gears making the noise but all cars do it. If you take your foot off the gas or shift into neutral at 35 mph the noise stops. Its been getting worse in the last month.
Transmission failure under above normal driving conditions.never towed anything, driven in rural area.more highway miles than city.not alot of starting and stopping so transmission doesn't need to shift alot.also happen on a previously owned 1994 voyager about the same mileage.
Our 1997 voyager had to have transmission replaced at 43000 miles.we contacted the dealer and the manufacturer about the problem and we were told that it was out of warranty.we had regular maintenance done at a national oil franchise.in order to get our van back on the road, we had to pay chrysler $700 for labor.we have since found out through other web sites about secret recalls pertaining to chrysler transmission problems.had we known about this recall, we would have fought them to the end!we feel we are entitled to a refund of our $700 and chrysler should go "public" with these recalls!thank you for your assistance in this matter.sincerely [xxx].parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
When driving at 35 to 40 mph the there is a loud clucking noise, and the vehicle shifts very hard.
Consumer is original owner of vehicle and has had 2 transmissions fail without warning while driving.dealer has not been able to determine cause of failures.first failure occured at 55k miles, second at 119k miles. Ts
Automatic transmission dropped out of drive without warning while going at highway speed of 65 mph. Transmission would not stay in gear. Service technician dropped transmission pan and discovered metal shavings in pan. Automatic transmission was properly serviced at plymouth dealership on the two recommended maintenance schedules recommended by the owners manual: 17,000 and 35,000 miles. The scheduled maintenance did not discover any problems with the transmission.
It all began with a "bump" in the transmission when the ac was on.soon after that startedtransmission would lock into "limp home" mode betwen 30 and 35 mph.it kicked into limp home mode on the highway, while i was driving 65 and put my family in jeapordy.i parked in in the driveway and left it there for 2 months.when i decided to try it again to get it to a mechanic, it wouldn't even go in reverse. Brought it to a chrysler dealership in the area to be repaired at the tune of $2,000 for an overhaul.metal all throughout the tranny.the dealership we bought it from denies any tsb's on the vehicle and has been quite nasty to us, so we brought it to another chrysler dealer.how do we go about getting this paid for by daimler chrysler?
While driving transmission locked up, causing loss of power, cause unknown.please give any further details.
Air conditioner would overheat due to fangoing/blowing backwards. The engine had blown the head gaskets at 16,000 miles. The transmission went out. The vehicle had made popping sounds & then broke down.
Have taken car for repairs three times to dealer bertera chryslerfor the same problem, which is the automatic transmission. Each time i try to get it fix i explained to the mechenic that the transmission is slipping. The first time i took the van for repair on 10/18/00 i explained to the manager the transmision was slipping and smoke was coming out of the botton of the van, there return me the vehicle the next day saying nothing was wrong with the tranny. The second time was on 12/29/00 itook the van back to the dealer for the same problem transmission slipping they replied other things where wrong with the van and charge 53.00 for repairs on the van and said they adjust the tranny, but could not find any problems of why my van would bang into gear when at celerated supposeone mechanic took van for drive and still no problem . So then i took my van back for the third time for the same problem on transmission andtold the mechenicit started to happen again,the transmission started to slip and smoke from the botton of the van so i polite ask asked the manager to please put in a new one that this is my third time coming back for the same problem. There reply was we'll take alook at it then again they adjusted it but never opened up the transmission to look inside of it . Now the transmissions is completely broken and then they decide to look inside of it and found burned oil and pieces of metal in fluid and needs replacement now that warranty expired by 1003 miles . So my complaints is that they never really checked the transmission from the inside each time i brought it in for repairs they never anything to the inside of the tranny , theyadjust bands on tranny till warranty expired. Now i can't make payments to the bank and fix the van at the same time please notify me if you can help me with my problem against bertera chrysler dealer ship or what are my options in these situation. Thank you very much avery tired and angry comsumer angelica jimenez.
Torque converter failed, had to rebuild transmission & replace torque converter to a tune of $1340.08.head gasket blew and had to be replaced to a tune of $ 810.96.
Experienced uneven response from transmission as driver began to accelerate after going down hill and transitioned to uphill grade. Took vehicle into service dept. And had computer chip replaced and transmission checked and flushed. Still experiencing jerky accerleration when beginning to accelerate uphill after going down hill.dt
The consumer has experience the following:noise coming from the rear brakes, noise when starting the engine/uneven idle, the check engine light had come on/burned #5 exhaust valve-removed head/replaced valve/reassembled engine, the engine is knocking/internal rod knocking-engine had an oil leak/replaced gasket & the rear main seal is leaking (the vehicle is going thru 2-3 quarts per month), and when engaging in gear, the engine moves hard.scc
The gear shift handlewill move from park into any gear before putting the key into the ignition.
Enginechecklight comes on due tobad vibration, won't shift into gear, like it's running out of gas.the dealer replaced the oxygen sensor as a possible cause but it wasn't.then, fuel filter was replaced but it wasn't again.finally, the #3 spark plug wire was replaced and the problem was solved.
After putting vehicle into park, while vehicle was turned off, vehicle jumped out of park into reverse, causing it to hit another vehicle.
Transmission would shift into gear without being turned on, and had rolled backwards.
Vehicle was not started. However, gear lever will move on its own.gears move without placing foot on the brake.consumer adds, there is a problem w/airbag, because the light is constantly on which prohibits the horn from working. (she concerned because she has small children) *scc
Vehicle was parked with engine running, emergency brake not applied.consumer left vehicle. Vehicle suddenly went backward, hitting another vehicle. Damage to vehicle unknown at this time.
Torque converter failed, had to rebuild transmission & replace torque converter to a tune of $1340.08.head gasket blew and had to be replaced to a tune of $ 810.96.
Transmission failed while driving on freeway.entire transmission had to be rebuild due to torque converter failure
Consumer states while driving 30mph the front wheel axel broke causing the driver to slightly lose control. Tsthere was a noise that consumer heard. The vehicle started to drift backwards and was difficult to control.*jg
While trying to get van out of a parking spot van would not go into gear at first. After the van was parked in driveway for about one hour and when startingvan again, van would not move. Van was taken to a transmission specialist. The planetary gear was replaced. Consumer was informed that chrysler changed the design of the planetary gear after this vehicle was made, to account for the problems it had been causing.*ml
Consumer stated that while driving there was a "boom" noise thatcame from the engine compartment and engine stalled.vehicle was inoperative, had to be towed. Mechanic said thatdifferential pin had come loose, damagingthe motor in transmission.
Transmission fluid leaking in driveway while driving. Fluid flies up and hits back window.consumer states that the transaxle seal was replaced, it appeared to be defective.
Transmission failure.
Dt*: the contact stated the middle seat belt became unlatched.the dealership was notified.
Consumer states that while driving and no warning if brakes are applied the seat belt will not lock up and this can cause injuries to the consumer to the if in a vehicle accident. Dealer notified. Mr
My daughter (front, passenger) & i (driver) were in 2-car auto. Accident 10-06-99. Her seatbelt didn't restrain her; she struck her head twice (1-on windshield, 2-on dash). Airbag opened *after* she fell back in seat. Airbag & seatbelt operated defectivel
I am writing about the failure of the gen saftey belts releasing unintentionally.chrysler is refusing to replace the seat belts.
Seat belt do not hold car seats very stable.
Seatbelt failed multiple times after proper installation of 2 different types of child safety seats.in addition, seatbelt failed with normal repetitive use.manufacturer denies problem.it is the middle bench seat right side
This seatbelt is too easily unlatched by a simple touch of the hand or any other object. Our grand children can easily unlatch the belt and have done so on many occasions. I am also responding to a report viewed on abc news on this date (3-7-2002) concerning the gen3 seatbelt. After the report, it is obvious why the seatbelt is so easliy opened by children. It took the report on tv to answer my question of why the kids had done this so often, without really trying to unlatch the belt. This is a danger and should be addressed with a replacement or some type of protective device.
Two months ago, i contacted chyrsler about the middle bench seat belt, passenger side, coming unlatched.they informed me to go a dealership, of their choice, and have it checked out, which i did.after about an hour of waiting, i was told that all seat belts met safety compliance.three and a half weeks ago, i had to come to a sudden stop from 55mph (someone turned out in front of me) and my 3 1/2 year old son came flying out of his high back booster seat because the seatbelt came unlatched.i have since, tried to latch the seat belt and it will not stay latched.i took my van back to the dealership today, 7/12/01, and they confirmed that the seat belt was in deed not latching and would order a new part to replace it.i was then told that i would not only have to pay for installation of the new part, but also pay for the part as well.i was also given the "run around" from chrysler headquarters customer service department stating that the defect warranty was only for 36000 miles or three years.i feel as though it should always be covered as long as the vehicle is still running becasue it is required by law to wear a seat belt.not to mention, i could have lost my child if i had hit that car or had been hit by someone else, when i was told just two months prior that all seat belts were in safety compliance.
Dealership contacted the consumer to inform him that the seat belt recall 02v076000 and air bag clock spring recall 02v293000 repairs were already performed. Then, consumer never tookvehicle to dealer have the recall repairsperformed.manufacturer will be contacted.
I am writing to support a recall of the gen3" type seat belt buckles in daimler chrysler vehicles.the buckle is dangerously prone to un latching during auto accidents and represents a safety hazard to as many as 16 million drivers.
Rear seat belt retractor tightened pinningchild in seat when trying to releasechildfrom selt belt .
When releasing driver's side seatbelt and allowing shoulder belt to retract back into retractor,shoulder belt will not come back out , it will become stuck in retractor, causing loss of protection.
While driving on rural roadpoliceofficer made an illegal u turn right in frontwithout signaling or activating emergency lights, causing the consumer to strike the front left corner of the panel on vehicle. Upon impact, neitherairbag deployed and seat belt didn't retract.tookvehicle to the dealer. They found a short in the heater control module, which caused computer failure in the body control module, disabling the air bags. *ml
Failure on the built in css, the css shoulder belt will not retract, causing the child to be traped in the seat.
To whom it may concern my name is katie olson i drive a 1997 plymouth voyager van with the built in car seats. That is what sold me the van i thought they would be safer for my children. Last week i took my kids to the park and i went to release the belt and it retracted to my two year old daughters neck. I could not get it off of here i had to cut it off after a half hour of trying to loosen it. It was so tight i couldn't put my finger between her throat and the belt. This has never happened before but i talked to a lawyer and they told me to contact you. Thank you for your time.
Lifted the seat belt of the intergrated css to get the child out and the seat belt fell down on the child and pinned the child to the intergrated css,had to take the vehicle to a dealer to release the child.
Child intergrated seat would not pull down. Owner notified chrysler on this matter, where they sent owner a video tape on how to use seat, but problem remains.
Consumer has leg cramps due to the design of the seats in his vehicle. The seat does not come out to legs when sitting. Consumerfeels like he is holding the seat up when driving. After driving 20 miles legs will cramp because there's no support underneath knees. And if he puts the back of seat up, he looses 3-to-4 inches because the back comes over the seat itself.
When vehicle was reared ended at a complete stop, driver's seat andpassenger's seats reclined.manufacturer stated that the seats were designed that way.seats will be repaired. Please provide any further information.
While driving vehicle caught on fire.
Passenger's seatback latch failed not being able to adjust seat back. Latch when moved caused back to drop abruptly with no warning.there is no way to adjust seatback at different tilts.please describe details.
Driver's side back rest is collapsing which is causing a problem for driver to position himselfto drive properly. Dealer notified, and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.
While coming to a stop vehicle it was rear ended, causing the rear seat to colapse, injuring the child with an mild concussion. Dealer has not been contacted.
Consumer states while driving the vehicle consumer had a accident causing the baby car seat. To come loose do to the lap seat belt. Consumer states the baby fell to the floor. Consumer threw awaycar seat. Consumer says the baby was sitting in the middle row. Ts
Cable mechanism of rear passenger seat bottom that holds integrated child safety seat broke, consumer unable to use the seat.
This van, slightly over 1 year old, has a history of stalling, windshield wipers going on without reason and off, radio breaking, tape player making noise when not used and the brakes went out the first time, i was told it was fixed, and the very next day they went out again almost causing a serious accident and deaths.this is serious and i would like to know actions taken by nhtsa concerning this as i have seen many other instances/complaints of stalling, windshield wiper problems and serious brake defects and breakdowns on nhtsa's customer complaints on the internet.i believe that nhtsa should give more serious investigative attention against daimler chrysler concerning the stalling and brake problems as this is putting people's lives in danger it seems on a constant and re-occuring basis!
The brakes on my vehicle have gone out 6 times.the initial time was at 30,000 miles and every 10,000 miles since then.each time the mechanics have looked futher and further into the problem and have now discovered it isthe steeriing knuckle that locks the caliper and brake pad into the knuckle.it brake pad grinds into the knuckle causing pits into the medal of the knuckle and brake pads worn out every 10,000 miles.these are warranty covered parts that will be replaced by the warranty company if they are give a reason for this defect and defect is caused by a covered part.the dealer cannot explain what is causing the problem.chrysler corporation has been informed and they will not get involved because the car was not fixed at the chrysler dealer every time. The warranty company advised me that this could be a design flaw with my particular vechicle and that chrysler should get out ther to look at the vehicle.
Consumer states of having problems with air bag light on and the horn and the cruise control don't work. Dealer was not contacted.ts
After starting vehicle, stepped on brake pedal, pedal went to floor.leak was at corroded portion of front steel brake line.fortunately, failure occurred before shifting into gear.
Excessive brake wear.
After starting vehicle, stepped on brake pedal, pedal went to floor. Leak was at corroded portion of rear steel brake line. Fortunately, failure occurred before shifting into gear.this was second occurrence of corroded steel brake line.first occurrence was 1 year ago.both failures occurred while in driveway before shifting into gear.pretty lucky!
Excessive wear on front brake pads and rotors.
While driving 60 mphthrottle cable broke.brakes failed to stop vehicle. Vehicle was put into neutral, and the emergency brake was applied to gain control ofvehicle. Please gave any further details.
While driving at approx. 65 mph, a vibration was noted from under the vehicle.shortly thereafter, when attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal went to the floor, and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle.driver pulled into the median on us 15, and the grass and mud slowed the wehicle to a stop.dealer was unable to replicate the problem, and denied any history of similar problems.
In icy conditions with temperatures approximately 10 degrees f, brakes did not activate without excessive pedal pressure apparently due to failure of power assist.this happened twice within 24 hours during a trip to flint, mi.upon returning to virginia, the vehicle was taken to greenbrier chrysler-plymouth, who inspected and advised that they were unable to duplicate the failure.
While driving about any mph could step onbrake pedal to reduce speed or to stop vehicle, but the pedal will go always to the floor, and brakes will not work sometimes.please provide more information.
Abs brakes; when applying brakes in normal conditions, pedal went to the floor and brakes failed to stop vehicle, causing a extended stopping distance before vehicle came to stop.windshield wipers operate sporatically
Brakes will not stop vehicle. Whenapplying pressure to the pedal,vehicle will not give driverfull capacity to stop. He has notified the dealership, not manufacturer.
The leak in wheel cylinder caused brakes to make grinding sound.yh
Brakes replaced several times.
On braking it is hard to be sure the brakes are working but it stops the vehicle without any problem.yh
While driving vehicle caught on fire.
Consumer states that while driving and no warning if brakes are applied the seat belt will not lock up and this can cause injuries to the consumer to the if in a vehicle accident. Dealer notified. Mr
While dirving about 35mph applied brakesand they resisted.brakes went to the floor of vehicle. Owner was involved in a collision due to brake failure. Dealer is repairing vehicle.
Vehicle has had a rubbing sound in the rear brakes. Six times dealer has attempted repairs, but the brakes continue to grind. The vehicle has also, on three ocaasions, lurged forward while driver's foot was firmly on brake pedal. Recently, the right rear brake has locked up.
Driver side disc brake pads are prematurely worn out.also, passenger's sidedisc rotors brake rotors are rusted and pitted. Cause unknown.please give any furtheer details.
At 25,000 miles the front brake calipershave prematurely worn out, cause unknown.please give any further details.
Whilevehicle was being drivenair bags deployed without a collision occurring, cause unknown. Also, in rainy weather conditions water entersvehicle fromdash area, causing electrical shortage. The windshield wiper had no gasket along botton.tire tread separated while traveling. Four sets of brake pads and two sets of rotors faile in two years period.
Brake shoes and pads make grinding noise, replaced and still continue to make noise.
Engineoil leak due toblown engine head gasket. Thumping from rear of vehicle.silencer pads and straps replaced on gas tank.still thumps.brakes:howling from rear brakes.pads/mastercylinder and springs replaced.
The brakes on my vehicle have gone out 6 times.the initial time was at 30,000 miles and every 10,000 miles since then.each time the mechanics have looked futher and further into the problem and have now discovered it isthe steeriing knuckle that locks the caliper and brake pad into the knuckle.it brake pad grinds into the knuckle causing pits into the medal of the knuckle and brake pads worn out every 10,000 miles.these are warranty covered parts that will be replaced by the warranty company if they are give a reason for this defect and defect is caused by a covered part.the dealer cannot explain what is causing the problem.chrysler corporation has been informed and they will not get involved because the car was not fixed at the chrysler dealer every time. The warranty company advised me that this could be a design flaw with my particular vechicle and that chrysler should get out ther to look at the vehicle.
Dealer stated that rotors were rusty and pitted. Yet the brake pads were only 25% worn out.
Both front rotorsare defectivedue torust and corrosionat 20,000 mile of wear. Defective partsare available forinspection if needed. Dealer/ manufacturer notified.
Whilevehicle was being drivenair bags deployed without a collision occurring, cause unknown. Also, in rainy weather conditions water entersvehicle fromdash area, causing electrical shortage. The windshield wiper had no gasket along botton.tire tread separated while traveling. Four sets of brake pads and two sets of rotors faile in two years period.
Consumer took car into dealer for a squeak.mechanic noticed that the rotors were heat struck and pitted. They were not able to fixthe rotors, they had to replace them.rotors on jeeps from 96-99 had been recalled, possible that these chrysler rotors might be defective also.*ml
Vehicle was sitting in the yard. When moving the right wheel was locked up. Called boniface-hiers chrysler-dodge, merrit island cswy, merrit island, fl 32952 and had the vehicle towed to them. Next day they called and said the brake shoe was rusted to the drum. Cost of repair $90.00. Clean break and turn drumb. Picked vehicle up and break was draging. Made another appt. And took vehicle back. Was told break drum was out of round. They turned the drumb again and put it back together. The break is still draging. Was told not to drive the vehicle through water puddles by the service advisor..have heard that there is a directive out on the rear break cylinders but not sure????( dot number: )
Heard a noise while driving.took vehicle to local mechanicand was told that rear brake shoes had worn out completely and gouged into the drums.had it repaired.
Engineoil leak due toblown engine head gasket. Thumping from rear of vehicle.silencer pads and straps replaced on gas tank.still thumps.brakes:howling from rear brakes.pads/mastercylinder and springs replaced.
In icy conditions with temperatures approximately 10 degrees f, brakes did not activate without excessive pedal pressure apparently due to failure of power assist.this happened twice within 24 hours during a trip to flint, mi.upon returning to virginia, the vehicle was taken to greenbrier chrysler-plymouth, who inspected and advised that they were unable to duplicate the failure.
While making a right turn at 25 mph consumer noticed that steering became stiff, making it hard forconsumerto make a right turn.
The belt just comes off and i lose the power steering and the engine overheats. I have tried three belts.dt
Driver side visor retaining clip broke(twice). Until repaired, the broken clip allowed visor to drop into steering wheel while driving.this impeded turning the steering wheel while vehicle in motion.
Consumer stated vehicle's transmission failed and steering lockedwhile driving then shut down. Problem had been repaired four times. Dealer states vehicle battery had malfunctioned. Please provide additional information.*ph
While driving about 5 mphsteering wheel locked up whitout prior warning. Consumer kept driving straight. Vehicle was towed to dealer, and they stated that steering wheel was not locked attime when vehicle was bought. However,vehicle was fine. Prior to steering wheel locking up, the consumer had problems with cruise control disengaging, the windshield wipers malfunctioning and check the engine light come on and staying, but had all fixed.recently, the consumer says the back lights work intermittently.the consumer is concerned about steering wheel possibly locking again in the future.
The air bag warning light comes on intermittently. According to the information given to me by a local chyrsler dealer, this problem is typically caused by a faulty clock spring, and the driver's side air bag will not deploy when the warning light is on. The clock spring was replaced once under warranty on june 6, 1997, at 7922 miles. My complaint at that time was a crunching sound that came from the area of the steering column, when the steering wheel was turned in either direction.
While driving vehicle caught on fire.
On 11/13/01 i was involved in a crash.i was alone in my van, traveling between 30 and 35 mph when another car pulled out in front of me on my passenger side about 20 feet ahead from behind a parked delivery truck.i applied the brakes and slowed down .
I have owned three differnt plymouth mini-vans and have had the same problem with all of them . This dates back to the first one i owned in 1987. During the winter ,i have the occasion to drive through heavy snow and on three separte occasions ,i have had the belt come off the car as i was driving through snow drifts of one to two feet high . When this happens ,the power sreering on the car does not function and it becomes a saftey issue as far as trying to steer the car. It also strands you in the middle of nowhere when you have no way of getting the belt back on without the help of some can of road service. When my dealer was confronted about the problem , they say that it never happens. Its been my experience that this can be a major problem if you live in snow country. Just curious if this happens to other people andhow often it has been reported. Thank you.
Power steering went out, causing the vehicle to go to the left and then to the right, making a turn the power steering went out. Contacted the dealer, and put the vehicle in the shop. Dealer still can't find the problem.
While driving vehicle caught on fire.
While driving at 25mph power steering belt fell off,making it very difficult to steer. Contacted dealer, and replaced belt.
Power steering belt failed.
The brakes on my vehicle have gone out 6 times.the initial time was at 30,000 miles and every 10,000 miles since then.each time the mechanics have looked futher and further into the problem and have now discovered it isthe steeriing knuckle that locks the caliper and brake pad into the knuckle.it brake pad grinds into the knuckle causing pits into the medal of the knuckle and brake pads worn out every 10,000 miles.these are warranty covered parts that will be replaced by the warranty company if they are give a reason for this defect and defect is caused by a covered part.the dealer cannot explain what is causing the problem.chrysler corporation has been informed and they will not get involved because the car was not fixed at the chrysler dealer every time. The warranty company advised me that this could be a design flaw with my particular vechicle and that chrysler should get out ther to look at the vehicle.
Consumer will provide vin# upon receipt. The spindle/the timing chain is no longer useful. The mechanic said that the timing needs to be replaced. When trying to purchase, they were told that consumer needs to buy the timing chain and wheel which is now sold together .she could not purchase them separatly.
Tensioner rod "snapped " and fell off into the power steering mechanism causing loss of steering ability.
1997 plymouth voyager transmission failure. Consumer states that the transmission has failed 5 times. Consumer believes that he is due to some compensation due to the continuing failure of this vehicle.the transmission would not shift properly into gear and sometimes it would get stuck in second gear. Both outer tie rod ends were loose.
1.the rear hatch leaked upon delivery.three attempts were made to put some king of sealant on the exterior to prevent leakage.some water damage to interior was never fixed. 2.air bag light on due to clock spring failure.waited for almost two years for chrysler to issue recall while problem was being investigated by nhtsa. 3.transmission failure at 115,800km.estimated $1,800 to repair at transmission shop.
Tower strap housing problems. They are rusting out where the straps are attached to the body. Manufacturer was contacted, and stated that vehicle only has warranty for five years or 100.000 miles, and that there was nothing they coulddo because the consumer's vehicle has more then 100.000 miles.
The consumer states that there have been several unpleasant repairs.on 4 occasions the sliding door motor failed.*scc
The sliding door on passeger's side cannot be opened with key. Also owner notes problems with opening inside lock. Owner is very concerned about the problem.
The consumer's son was driving when the transmission failed.massive amounts of metal was found inside of the differential.the transmission would only go in reverse.the sliding door motor failed and the driverside power locks on the driver side slide door had become inoperative.the consumer requested reimbursement.scc
Both front doors separated from the body, causing a misalignment where they should meet the top of the body.
While placing the rear hatch up a piece sheared off. This caused the hatch to close without warning.the consumer was able to drive it to the dealer for inspection.the mechanic informed the consumer that the vehicle was operating as designed.please fill in additional information.
Strut towers are corroded to the point you can see through the top off the strut tower halfway around the top. There is numerous complaints of this and if i had not been informed of this it would have lead to a failure of the strut support. I am concerned that this has not been addressed previously. I called the manufacture and they are aware of the problem although they are not willing to repair it at their costs. Please just do a search of the internet. You will find this is a issue that requires immediate attention in order to save lives or injuries.
The driver side strut tower has rusted through on top at least halfway around. The estimate for repair from the dealership is $1200.00.
Corrosion and failure of strut towers. This is a common problem addressed by chrysler tsb#23-044-02 stating it is "cosmetic". Please visit the allpar forums (http://allpar.com/forums/)on minivans and you will see the discussion. Tower failed and allowed partial suspension collapse.
There is low vibration in the steering column while driving, and the vehicle pulls strongly to the left. Dealer has been contacted.
With foot on accelerator pedal vehicle and steering wheel would shake. Vehicle also shut down. Problem is intermittent. Took to dealer & had vehicle test driven. Mechanic did not notice shaking.
While driving at approx. 65 mph, a vibration was noted from under the vehicle.shortly thereafter, when attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal went to the floor, and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle.driver pulled into the median on us 15, and the grass and mud slowed the wehicle to a stop.dealer was unable to replicate the problem, and denied any history of similar problems.
Van shakes very hard while driving.vehicle has been checked by dealer with no resolution.
On my 1997 plymouth mini van a crack has occured on the left front strut tower.this is the only place on the van that has rusted. I have had the van in for service serveral times for front end alignments and the last time for a safety inspection. It took my husband pointing thisout to the dealership before they noticed it. They imediately said it was a safety concern! but do not want to cover the repair.upon further investigation we found that my brothers 1998 minivan has the exact same defect. I cant believe that we are the only two? when i checked your site other are listed for cosmetic rust in this location and clunking sounds?
Front strut towers rusted out on my 1997 grand voyager, se , mini van.
Tires had been wearing out, andaligment had not correctedproblem.please provide more information.
Strut towers are corroded to the point you can see through the top off the strut tower halfway around the top. There is numerous complaints of this and if i had not been informed of this it would have lead to a failure of the strut support. I am concerned that this has not been addressed previously. I called the manufacture and they are aware of the problem although they are not willing to repair it at their costs. Please just do a search of the internet. You will find this is a issue that requires immediate attention in order to save lives or injuries.
Dt*:the contact stated the vehicle would not transition to a higher gear and would not reach a speed of more than 5mph.the vehicle was towed to a service dealer who replaced the transmission.the day the transmission was repaired the vehicle began to make a clicking sound and was taken to a local mechanic who determined the axel needed to be replaced.last week, while driving 35pmh on an exit ramp, a loud popping noise was heard.after stopping at a stop sign, the vehicle failed to move forward while the accelerator pedal was depressed.the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where the driver side tie rod end was replaced.
Strut tower rusting out. This could lead to loss of control of the van.
Took vehicle to garage twice for noises in from end. Mechanic found rusting at front drivers strut tower and cracked metal from at least one of the bolts to the center of the tower.mechanic said he had seen this before. Also said he has had a number of caravans with noisy front ends that he has not found the cause of noise, and has had chrysler dealer ask him if he found a solution to the noise front end problem. Found others on the web with same problem. Canada has some sort of agreement with daimeler to inspect. Seems to me this is a potential safety issue that is hidden to most owners.
Consumertook vehicleto dealer for the regular maintenance, and found out that the springs were protruding and rusting from the struts. If the spring failedvehicle would fall.consumer saidthat this was not normal.
Engineoil leak due toblown engine head gasket. Thumping from rear of vehicle.silencer pads and straps replaced on gas tank.still thumps.brakes:howling from rear brakes.pads/mastercylinder and springs replaced.
Vehicle was taken to dealer to have recall repair done, and the dealer didn't do what the recall stated they should do, to correct the problem. (97v-200).
Tires had been wearing out, andaligment had not correctedproblem.please provide more information.
While driving at 45 mp tire blew out and the consumer lost control. Applied the brakes and was able to stop the vehicle.
Three tire failures, first tire failure began 30 days after ownership. (goodyear conquest p215/65r15).
Shimmy at low speed.dealer dignosed tread / belt separation.michelin dealer replaced tires with symmetry tires explaining old series no longer available, but symmetry was same tire with same tread pattern.dealer admitted that they've been having trouble with the xw4 tires, but refused to provide any information.i was sold new tires at reduced cost, but paperwork doesn't list tread separation as the reason.co-worker had same problem with michelin tires on pickup truck.is michelin having firestone problems? (dot number: hdt2 472xtiresize: p215/65r15)
Whilevehicle was being drivenair bags deployed without a collision occurring, cause unknown. Also, in rainy weather conditions water entersvehicle fromdash area, causing electrical shortage. The windshield wiper had no gasket along botton.tire tread separated while traveling. Four sets of brake pads and two sets of rotors faile in two years period.
Total separation of tire tread from tire tire guy said rotting failure.
Dealer found tread separation beginning and metal showing inside of the goodyear tires p205/75r14, dealer stated the tread separation was caused by the dual steelbelts slipping.
This auto has a numerous/expensive repairs, we have not been notified of recalls for this car.help what do we do?dt
The airbag light on the instrument panel stays lighted additionally the horn does not work.this is, in my opinion a serious safety issue and should be corrected by chrysler.i have read several incidents of this same issue reported on various web sites of these failures so this is not an isolated case and should be regarded as a serious safety issue.dt
Numerous repairs on this vehicle in the last year.we have had to replace the air conditioner and have repaired at least a half dozen leaks caused by failing seals.we have paid approximately $4500. In repairs in the last 9 months alone and now there is another oil leak.this vehicle has been well taken care of.we were planning to keep this vehicle for at least another year but cannot afford these repairs.help!! we may as well have a car payment.any suggestions, besides toyota or honda??
No summary.dt
Enginechecklight comes on due tobad vibration, won't shift into gear, like it's running out of gas.the dealer replaced the oxygen sensor as a possible cause but it wasn't.then, fuel filter was replaced but it wasn't again.finally, the #3 spark plug wire was replaced and the problem was solved.
The engine locked up on me while driving.the oil pressure light came on and before i had the chance to pull over the engine locked up.according to the owner's manual the warning light will come on for 4 minutes then go off.my engine locked up before the warning signal went off indicating that i had less than 4 minutes to respond.daimler chrysler has agreed to pay one half of the repairs costs, however, i feel that the oil screen in the oil pan became clogged as a result of mechanical failure.i have maintained my vehicle according to the owners manual.i feel that this engine design is defective and would like for daimler chrysler to stand behind thier product by completely paying for the new engine that i had to have.i firmly believe that a 1997 plymouth voyager with only 53,865 miles should not need a new engine, when the van has been properly driven and maintained.
While traveling on the highway he press down on the horn and it wasn't operable.please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
When the air conditioner and the cruise controlare activated while driving the vehicle stalls unexpectedly, which almost caused an accident.been to dealer 4 times.cause unknown.dealer cannot determine problem.please provide details.
Clockspring snapped,causinghorn/cruise control not to work, andairbag light to stay on while driving. Cause unknown. Dealer will be contacted.
The consumer states that the clock spring is bad and the air bag light stays illuminated, the horn will not work, and the cruise control will not engage.*scc
Consumer letter regarding a head on collision involving a plymouth voyager and a chevrolet suv.***no answer required*** *mr the consumers vehicle failed to negotiate a turn and continue straight into the north bound lane.the consumers vehicle progressed and struck another vehicle head on. *sc
Clockspring has snapped, causinghorn/cruise control not to work, and airbag light to stay on while driving. Cause unknown. Dealer will be contacted.
The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration.
When driving and setting cruise control at 70 mph,cruise control will drop down to 40 mph. Also,there is noise coming from the vehicle.
Horn/cruise control not to work,andairbag light stays on while driving. Cause unknown. Dealer will be contacted.
Air bag light stays illuminated while in motion. Also,horn assemblyand cruise controlare inoperable.dealer has been notified.
No summary listed for a bov evehicle.
Airbag light came on the dashboard,and cruise control/ horn went out.also,tranmissionwasmalfunctioning.when puttingit in gearvehicle makes a loud noise.dealership is aware ofproblem.
Air bag light was on, andcruise control was out along withhorn.dealership was contacted.
On the morning of sept 28, 2001, i started my '97 plymouth voyager to begin a vacation trip.after a few minutes with the engine running, i noticed that the air bag warning light stayed illuminated.during the trip, i also discovered that neither the horn nor the cruise control worked.these symptoms appear similar to recall #01v153000..
I first noticed this problem when cruise control quit working.horn quit at the same time and air bag red light came on and has stayed on.
The specific failure i am experiencing is this:intermittently and randomly (about 50% of my driving time) the airbag light on this instrument panel goes on, the horn won't work, and the cruise control won't work.
Consumer states:was driving and cruise contral accelerated on its on even though it was turned off. Kept pushing brakes while going up a hill, got it down to 30mph and kept shifting down to 3rd gear. This wasgoing uphill in 1st gear and jammed into park right before the stop.
Airbag light remains illuminated on the dash. Also,statedhorn and cruise control are inoperative. Dealer has statedairbag clockspring is the source of the problem. Please provide further details.
While applying brakes to slow down vehicle suddenly accelerated, and took off into traffic. Consumer slammed brakes hard and shifted vehicle into neutral to gain control. Feel free to provide any further information.
While driving at steady speeds over 40 mph, the vehicle stumbles/lurches when a/c is on.
Cruise control, horn, back-up lights, windshield washer front & rear, air bag light stays on.
Dt: the contact stated vehicle stalls when idling followed by the engine dying. The vehicle restarts after several attempts.he took the vehicle to an independent repair shop.the repair shop cleaned the throttle body and the fuel injection system.this did not correct the problem.no further repairs have been made at this time.
Clock sping component failed causing deactivation of air bag, horn, and cruise control.i believe this is a design defect and a safety issue and this part should be recalled and the manufacturer should repair free of charge to the consumer.
Problems started with windshield wipers not functioning properly, then the back up lights didnt work, then the horn quit, then the cruise control and the airbag light came on all the time, now the lock on the side door passenger side is being tempermental.i took it in to dealer today.kunkels in export, pa.
Air bag light stays on, both horn and cruise control don't work. Probably clock spring? possible recall.
Consumer stops,puts vehicle in a reverse mode, steps on gas pedal, vehicle is stuck,. Needs to reapply pressure on gas pedal repeatedly.suddenly it will reverse. Dealer replaced tranmission.claims cannot find problem. Now vehicle jerks repeatedly in the reverse mode, loss of power.
While driving accelerator pedal became stuck, causing sudden acceleration.consumer had to place gear in neutral and utilize emergency brake in order to stop.
The throttle cable snapped while driving and the gas pedal stuck while driving at 60 mph. *mjs
While driving 60 mphthrottle cable broke.brakes failed to stop vehicle. Vehicle was put into neutral, and the emergency brake was applied to gain control ofvehicle. Please gave any further details.
Gas pedal got stuck, consumer could not stop vehicle from traveling 60 mph, dealer found that the accelerator cable snapped.
Parts are still on back order since 3/25/02,for fuel rail. The latest contact was august. The owner has received another notice.ts
Prior to recall notification, the horn was inoperative, and the air bag light illuminated, the dealer stated a new clock spring was needed, however consumer declined repairs.the brake lights and back up lights were inoperative, and the blower and control module were replaced.
While driving on rural roadpoliceofficer made an illegal u turn right in frontwithout signaling or activating emergency lights, causing the consumer to strike the front left corner of the panel on vehicle. Upon impact, neitherairbag deployed and seat belt didn't retract.tookvehicle to the dealer. They found a short in the heater control module, which caused computer failure in the body control module, disabling the air bags. *ml
Consumer stated thatair bags and horndid not work. She took vehicle to the mechanic, and was told that there was a recall on the air bags.but, consumer did not receive a recall notice.also, rear view mirror did not work properly.
Cruise control, horn, back-up lights, windshield washer front & rear, air bag light stays on.
The windshield wipers will turn on at any time or when l and r turn signals are used
Windshield wipers randomly go on and off, and sometimes when the vehicleis not even on. Also,this also happens whenmaking a left turn . Dealer was contacted and problem was fixed at owner's cost.
Windshield wipers come on by themselves,sticking on windshield and blocking driver's view. May be caused by ashortage inmotor or switch.
Windshield wipers come on without my turning them on.seems to occur with a lot of other vans of friends as well.
Abs brakes; when applying brakes in normal conditions, pedal went to the floor and brakes failed to stop vehicle, causing a extended stopping distance before vehicle came to stop.windshield wipers operate sporatically
This van, slightly over 1 year old, has a history of stalling, windshield wipers going on without reason and off, radio breaking, tape player making noise when not used and the brakes went out the first time, i was told it was fixed, and the very next day they went out again almost causing a serious accident and deaths.this is serious and i would like to know actions taken by nhtsa concerning this as i have seen many other instances/complaints of stalling, windshield wiper problems and serious brake defects and breakdowns on nhtsa's customer complaints on the internet.i believe that nhtsa should give more serious investigative attention against daimler chrysler concerning the stalling and brake problems as this is putting people's lives in danger it seems on a constant and re-occuring basis!
Was driving vehicle when the windshield wipers came on by themselves & then went off by themselves. The problem is intermittent. Wheneverwindshield wipers are turned on,would work just fine. Have contacted dealer & mechanic wants to diagnose problem.
When driving windhsield wipers come on with turning swithch, then they'll go off by them self.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph, the windshield wipers became inoperable without warning.the vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined the bcm control needed to be replaced.
Problems started with windshield wipers not functioning properly, then the back up lights didnt work, then the horn quit, then the cruise control and the airbag light came on all the time, now the lock on the side door passenger side is being tempermental.i took it in to dealer today.kunkels in export, pa.
Windshield wiper work intermittently.
Windshield wipers come on without turning them on, van was taken to the dealer about three times without the defect being corrected. Air bag lights came on also. Vehicle is now out of warranty and now the air bag light is on all the time, horn does not work and the cruise control does not work
When turning onblinkerswindshield wipers would come on and stay on. Occasionally wipers would come on by themselves and stay on.took vehicle to dealer, and they replacedblower motor.please provide any further information.
The windshield wipers come on at times when the turn signal is activated, the consumer requested reimbursement for the repairs but was denied because the vehicle was out of warranty.nlm
The windshield wipers come on at times when the turn signal is activated, the consumer requested reimbursement for the repairs but was denied because the vehicle was out of warranty.nlm
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