1992 Plymouth Grand Voyager steering problems

12 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 5%
crashes: 3
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Rack and pinion
3
Steering wheel/handle bar
2
Hydraulic power assist: pump
2
Linkages: tie rod assembly
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Plymouth Grand Voyager steering problems in other years

Related recalls

Steering: steering wheel/handle barReported November 18, 1996 · 675,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
Risk: If the steering wheel separates from the center hub attachment to the steering column, loss of control can occur increasing the risk of an accident.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for armature cracks in the center hub attachment area. Any steering wheels showing cracks will be replaced. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in the event cracking occurs.

Recall number 96V229000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Steering wheel separationOpened September 26, 1995, closed November 13, 1996

After an extensive investigation and analysis, chrysler has identified the defect as a fatigue failure, origination in the heat affected region of the projection welds of the steering wheel hub to steering wheel armature attachment.the hub is the portion of the steering wheel assembly that connects it to the steering column shaft and is attached to the underside of the steering wheel assembly by 4 welds.if cracks develop in the heat affected region of the welds and propagate through the steering wheel armature to each of the welds, the steering wheel can separate from the hub.this is a slow progressive failure which normally occurs at high mileage.in some cases complainants have reported a looseness or wobbling of the steering wheel prior to separation.to remedy this defect, chrysler will inspect the steering wheels of the affected vehicles for cracks in the hub area.if any cracks are found, the steering wheel will be replaced.all other vehicles will have reinforcing plates installed which would prevent a steering wheel separation should cracking occur.

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What 1992 Plymouth Grand Voyager owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 13, 2006 · Steering · LA · crash · 2 injuries

1992 dodge plymouth grand voyager le the steering wheel broke up under the van while I was driving,causing me to crash into some one else vehicle.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Airbags, Body · NJ

I would like to know more about the recalls for the above vehicle and what exactly they cover and don't cover and I go about getting them fixed. My car is now in the shop for failure of brakes. While I was out driving the brakes suddenly went on me

Filed Feb 19, 2001 · Steering · OH

A grinding noise was heard when the steering wheel was turned. Upon investigation, I notice the rack and pinion was moving. When I tried to tighten the bolt it snapped with little tension. Looking at the bolt you can see the bolt was shearing. The bolt is approximately 10mm. It had sheared to about 2mm which snapped when I tried to tighten.

Filed Oct 15, 2000 · Steering · 9,000 miles · WA

I was making a slow 90 degree turn to the right onto a driveway which was approximately 12" lower than the road I was on. As my right wheel dropped off onto the driveway, we heard a sharp cracking noise. Shortly thereafter, I noticed that the steering was stiff when turning to the right. It was the next day , sunday when as I turned to the right, we lost all our power steering fluid with a gush as the power steering pump blew its front main seal due to over pressuring from the broken rack and pinion. The rack and pinion main shaft was completely severed, it actually tore off its welded bracket on one side and the hydraulic cylinder which was a componet of the system, bound up and blew out both seals. The mechanic indicated that this lead to the over pressure of the power steering system which resulted in the pump blowing its main seal. He also said he felt the design of the system )ie not having both sides of the rack and pinion in hard mounts) was at least a partial cause. Additionally, the mechanic indicated that the re-builder to whom this was to be sent had seen about 10 others like this previously. Had a total cost of repair was almost $1,000.00. *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****734343

Filed Oct 15, 2000 · Steering · WA

I was making a slow 90 degree turn to the right onto a driveway which was approximately 12 " lower than the road I was on. As my right wheel dropped off onto the driveway, we heard a sharp cracking noise. Shortly thereafter, I noticed that the steering was stiff when turning to the right. It was the next day, sunday, when as I turned to the right, we lost all our power steering fluid with a gush as the power steering pump blew its front mainseal due to overpressuring from the broken rack and pinion. The rack and pinion mainshaft was completely severed, it actually tore off its welded bracket on one side and the hydraulic cylinder which was a component of the system, bound up and blew out both seals. The mechanic indicated that this lead to the overpressure of the power steering system which resulted in the pump blowing its mainseal. He also said he felt that the design of the system(ie. Not having both sides of the rack and pinion in hard mounts)was at least a partial cause. Additionally, the mechanic indicated that the rebuilder to whom this was to be sent had seen about 10 others like this previously. Had atotal cost of repair was almost $1,000.00

Filed Apr 25, 2000 · Steering · CA

While traveling and without indication steering wheel fell out into consumer's hands. Dealer/manufacturer have been notified. Chrysler has provided no help. *ak

Filed Dec 7, 1998 · Steering · AR

Immediately after starting the van, pulling away from a parking place, driver found the van difficult to steer. When checking under the hood husband found the belt tensioner broke. Dealership contacted about the problem. The problem has not been corrected.

Filed Jul 30, 1998 · Steering · AZ

Steering column causes problems with starting of vehicle. Also steering wheel column locks up while driving. Cause unkown.

Filed Sep 15, 1997 · Steering · LA

While driving the vehicle on the highway, the tensioner fell out onto the highway and the fan belt cracked, causing the truck to loose power steering without any warning. *ak consumer stated the belt tensioner failed 3 times and had to be replaced, consumer stated the bolt that holds the tensioner to the engine block vracked.

Filed Aug 7, 1997 · Steering · WI

Bill bull chysler dodge dealer will not make an appointment to fix this consumer's vehicle under recall. Please descirbe details.

Questions about the 1992 Plymouth Grand Voyager steering

Does the 1992 Plymouth Grand Voyager have steering problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the steering of the 1992 Plymouth Grand Voyager, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1992 Plymouth Grand Voyager steering problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1992 Plymouth Grand Voyager steering?

Yes, 1 recall: 96V229000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Plymouth Grand Voyager have bad steering?

The Plymouth Grand Voyager model years with the most steering complaints are 1996 (30 complaints), 1999 (25 complaints) and 1997 (22 complaints).