Sliding door grab handle is hard to depress when trying to exit the vehicle. *slc
1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager electrical complaints
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Short in wiring caused wiring to smolder or melt claim # 22-v3620-496. Nlm
Various parts on the dashboard work intermittently, currently, engine stalled, and then it would start again. Consumer felt this was an electrical problem, and someone could be hurt.
Ignition frequently failed to start my minivan. After a few tries, it starts. I took the car to my dealer today, and they told me that I needed a new starter motor. The dealer fixed the starter at a cost of approximately $350.00. This is a common problem in all 1996 grand voyager models. Why was there no recall from your office to have this problem fixed by chrysler at their expense? We shouldn't have to pay for the manufacturer's defective parts. Please advise me on how I could get my money back from chrysler. In addition, I have a fuel pump problem in the same car; the dealer said the fuel pump was leaking, and fixed this problem at my expense. The cost was $200.00. Our minivan is only 4 years old, and already there are so many problems with this car. Why can't your office have these problems fixed by chrysler at their expense? Please contact me as soon as possible. (e-mail: [email protected].
Battery blew up when vehicle was stationary in process of starting. The vehicle was sitting in driveway and had been shut down for about 3 hours. The battery blew off part of the top with a large bang. If a person had been working on the engine they would have been injured. No fire occurred but smoke did appear. The vehicle was not abused or otherwise caused to be damaged by the driver prior to this happening. The battery has a chrysler p/n 4727258 and appears to be original. Advise if there is a need to save the battery for further checks by anyone.
Airbag light came on the dashboard, and horn stopped working due to an electrical open. It was the same electrical contact with horn and airbag. Clock spring was defective.
Car leaks at drivers side during heavy rains. Delaer been unable to correct the problem. The carpet has been replaced. Car is now experiencing electrical defects as a result of a) the leak itself, or b) removing and reinstalling the dash on numerous occasions to try and find the leak. I am allso concerned about long term rust as a result of the continuing leaks. The car is not able to be sold now as a result of the leak and continuing problems.
When traveling at any speed vehicle stalled and cut off without prior warning. Also, vehicle has cut off on the highway and at intersections. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has linked the problem to an electrical malfunction, but cannot determine the exact cause. *ak
Airbag light comes on, and horn fails at same time on an intermittent basis. Mechanic has advised that he has seen the same failure on other chrysler products recently. Mechanic claims that the wires for the airbag and horn are getting pinched somehow as they come up the steering wheel assembly, and through the device that allows the wires to turn with the steering wheel. Since there is no current recall, we will have this part replaced as it is a safety hazard to drive without a horn and airbag. We have a high mileage vehicle and perhaps this is the start of a problem with this vehicle or maybe this vehicle is a fluke. In any case, I thought you should be aware of the problem.
I have received a recall notice for a radiator fan relay, which is not mentioned on your site. Today, I found a new leak of transmission fluid, the red lights are again flashing on and off, there are power surges in the control panels, the engine chokes and shudders. Oh, and the A/C is out again. We won't even mention the windhield wipers which have continually gone on and off since we have owned this car, or the airbag alarms, or the incredible amount of money we have put into this maintained car. My 20,000 car has become a 40,000 lemon. There is simply no excuse for this, mileage or not. I have attempted to keep this car because I wanted a "safe" car for my teenagers to drive. Now, it appears I have them driving the pinto of the 1990's. I thought I was keeping my kids safe!! When the engine failed, I had the car taken to an non dealer becuase I am fed up with their attitudes...what do you expect at 100,000 miles, etc. When the first diagnostic was ran on the car, a bewildering array of codes came up. After changing the spark plugs, all of the codes dissapeared. However, the electrical problems increased in intensity, and now I'm afraid my daugher will go up in a fireball. I already assume there will be no response from the manufacturer....I am going to consider a suit as I consider these cars dangerous! Fuel leaks, static charge buildups? Come on!
Emergency brake fails to hold. Mjs
Windshield wipers go off for no apparent reason. Initially thought due to turn signal being engaged, but it doesn't matter. Dome lights flicker in front when doors open and then go out for a lengthy time.
Reported steering problem in jul 98. Dealer said they were unable to duplicate failure. Dealer was cutter chrysler jeep of waipahu. It has been a problem since purchasing the vehicle and seems to be getting worse. Now the steering is locking-up (intermittently) when I go over a speed bump, causing loss of steering control. The windshield wiper problem was corrected by the same dealer on 24 jul 98 as a malfunctioned switch that was on recall and they replaced it as a goodwill repair because vehicle was out of warranty by mileage only. It once agian is failing intermittently. Both of these I feel are traffic safety concerns that the manufacturer should research and correct immediately. The power distribution center I believe is intermittently shorting out and causing many small electrical problems like radio works, then doesn't, lights go on by themselves, and things like that. Once again I feel that if left uncorrected this may also pose a potential traffic safety issue. All three failures I feel are based on vehicle production line problems that may be affecting many vehicles in the same manner. Please advise on what to do. Thank you for your time and effort on my issues and concerns. Sincerely, louis c. Martinez.
Engine shuts down repeatedly when decelerating; loss of power steering, brakes; may or may not restart immediately. O2 sensor, battery, ignition cables, belt drive & tensioner, 60k service, 3 service visits: problem still occurs, but less often. Twice, nearly lost control as ps & pbs failed in a turn; engine shuts down particularly while decelerating or braking, as in turns and at traffic lights. Worse when AC was on. Sounds to me as if an ignition controller shuts down under low voltage ("brown-out") conditions.
Minivan lost all power (first noticed power steering) while driving down highway. Occurred first in june 1997 and they replaced the master switch (three days earlier they had replaced the multifunction switch because the windshield wipers came on on their own). The windshield wipers are coming on on their own again (intermittently) and we lost all power driving down the road again (9/20/99). Was able to turn off into a parking lot however, without power steering - if this occurred on a busy highway or in the middle of a turn it could result in someone crashing into us. Two months after they replaced the master switch they replaced the rack n pinion and steering shaft & coupling (8/4/97). We haven't had any more problems with the steering except when we lost all power.
While driving around town, picked children up from school and parked vehicle. When consumer returned vehicle would not start. Was told by the dealer that the igition rod was broken. Purchased the vehicle 17-jul-99.
Engine continually stalling while in deceleration, unable to rectify. Mjs
Electrical harness under dash experienced short resulting in fire. Mjs
Vehicle caught on fire due to a short in electrical wiring. Vehicle was totaled. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Although we got our vehicle in june '96, we've had repeated electrical problems. The most serious were the dashboard lights failed several times, the electrical locks on the sliding doors failed several times, the windshield wipers failed seven times!!!, the radio was replaced, the water pump was replaced, the battery was replaced, the body module was replaced 20aug97, sliding doors had to be adjusted to open properly 07oct97 mileage 9502, power distribution center was replaced 11dec97 mileage 10360, had to hold turn signal stalk down to keep high beams on at night due to faulty muti-function switch on several occasions, heater hose had to be replaced 24feb99 mileage 18494.
Engine stalled numerous times without warning after slowing from high speed. In each incident, stalling occurred while slowing after driving at highway speeds for extended periods (1 hr or more) during hot weather (80deg of higher). One incident involved stalling on I-95 during rush hour. Traffic slowdown caused speed decrease from approx 60mph to approx 40mph when engine stalled suddenly and without warning. Van was immediately put into neutral in attempt to restart while coasting.engine started right up but then stalled again immediately. Had to coast across two lanes of heavy traffic to get van off road. Waited several minutes to restart. Engine restarted ok. Kept foot on gas to prevent restalling. After 2-3 minutes, engine ran fine again. Latest incident involved engine stalled just after entering turn at approx 15-20mph. Van had been driven at high speeds (50-70 MPH) for approx 2hrs prior to incident. Engine stalled suddenly and without warning, resulting in loss of steering.lack of steering nearly caused accident.allowed van to coast off road. Restarted and kept foot on gas pedal to prevent restalling. After several minutes, engine ran ok. Other incidents involved engine stalling while driving into parking lots after driving at highway speeds continuously for several hours. Three dealers have attempted to fix problem by replacing computer,fuel pump,battery, and fuel tank.also tried using premium unleaded gas,yet stalling still persists.incidents occurred approx 3-4 times/year.usually no fault codes indicated by computer when checked by dealer.
Windshield wipers and the door locks come on by themselves, and the blinkers do not work due to an electrical malfunction in the vehicle. All these symptoms are intermittent.
Electrical system malfunctions causing windshield washers to go on for no reason and electric door locks that will not lock.
After being parked vehicle failed to restart. While driving vehicle stalled, did restart after waiting a few minutes.
Fuel tank failed, due to "rollover valve" failing,causing the tank to collapse/leak.
Door locks stick.
While driving, vehicle would stall for no apparent reason, at various speeds, the gauges drop to zero, look like vehicle was turned off. Taken vehicle to dealership several times & dealer can not locate problem on computer.
While driving car intermittently stalled, once resulting in an accident, when stalling occurs all operations are non-functional, including the brakes.
Roof leak.
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