My wife was driving my 1996 plymouth grand voyager and the left cv shaft support bearing broke off the differential.
1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager transmission problems
102 complaints (18% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 89,000.
- owner complaints
- 102
- of this car's complaints
- 18%
- typical mileage
- 89,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission78
- Manual transmission4
- Axle assembly2
- Automatic transmission: torque converter2
- Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2
- Automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)2
- Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines2
- Driveline: universal joint1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Plymouth Grand Voyager transmission problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager transmission
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My transmission ,my starter, air con.,brakes, driver side window,belt, & pulley all have had to have work done on it but now I cant drive my van because of the transmission & I've only had my van since 03/21/2008.
The consumer stated that the windshield wipers worked intermittently, and sometimes would not shut off. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and was told that the problem was due to the power distribution center of the vehicle which was malfunctioning. To repair vehicle would cost approximately $700.00. *ak the wiper problem would occur at startup, while turning and or while in motion. The transmission would become a problem as well.
While driving the vehicle at 45 MPH, transmission failed without any warning at 70,000. Vehicle was taken to the independent shop who determined the transmission leaked fluid. The mechanic determined that the transmission had to be replaced at the owner expense of $2.800. *la the vehicle has not been repair due to the cost of replacing the transmission. The consumer request financial assistance to have the vehicle repaired.
Problem: transmission will not shift properly. Solution: transmission with torque converter and a transmission output sensor had to be replaced at 76,415 miles at a cost of $2041.35. No warranty consideration was given although the van was only 1415 miles/6 months over the 75000/7year extended warranty. This transmission should not have had to be replaced at 76415 miles. I also have a 1984 fifth avenue, 1998 dodge stratus and a new 2003 dodge ram. If this is the type of consideration given to a long standing chrysler customer or any customer for that matter, I can assure you that I will never purchase another chrysler product and everyone I deal with personally and in business will clearly understand my feelings about chrysler.
My wife was driving our kids on the highway at 65 MPH when the van suddenly shifted into second gear. This nearly caused a huge accident. I then find that the transmission needed replacement. I researched this problem and found that this is not a unique problem by any means. Chrysler is aware of this problem, and has not made any significant changes to their transmission. This "safe mode" where the transmission goes to second gear is made to allow the driver to drive to a safe place. If chrysler can't make a more durable transmission, they should be able to at least make the "safe mode" go to nuetral instead of second gear at high speeds. On a more sad note, $2,400.00 later for a rebuilt transmission(the best price I could find), I found out the the van isn't worth much more than that anyway. Too bad, because I actually like the van and how it works for our family. I will have to go to another brand after this one completely dies.
While shifting from park to drive vehicle did not move. Consumer had vehicle parked for two months, and stated that the vehicle would be towed in the near future to the dealer for analysis.
While traveling at about 50 MPH, the transmission failed with a very loud noise and dumped transmission fluid onto the roadway. Apparently, a pin in the differential had come loose and destroyed the housing and most internal components. I understand that this is a common problem with chrysler mini van transmissions. Chrysler has charged me over $2500 for a replacement unit since they will not take the old unit as a ?core?. This should not happen with only 70,000 miles on the car. Chrysler needs to recall these units and admit they have a serious problem with this vehicle.
I bought my mini-van in 1999 with 68,000 miles on it, after looking through the paper work that came with the vehicle I learned that the transmission had been overhaulded by the dealership at 36,000 miles. In 2001 I had about 84,000 miles when the transmission failed again, it cost me $1800.00 to have it re-built. Now I have 142,000 miles on it and the transmission has gone out again and I am looking at either replacing the transmission with a re-built one from chrysler which is $1699.00 just for the transmission not including labor, or $1800.00 - $2200.00 for a overhaul. If these transmission have such a problem why aren't they being recalled?
Automatic transmission failed at the above mileage. The van will shift from first to second, then stays locked in second gear. Further acceleration results in higher RPM with no attachment to a gear.(like you are in neutral). Car is currently in the repair shop waiting an estimate as to repair.
Questions about the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager transmission
Does the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 102 complaints about the transmission of the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager, 18% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 89,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager transmission?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Plymouth Grand Voyager have bad transmission?
The Plymouth Grand Voyager model years with the most transmission complaints are 1996 (102 complaints), 1994 (55 complaints) and 1997 (49 complaints).
Other 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager problems
Electrical 99Fuel system 98Airbags 90Engine 87Brakes 57Visibility 50Body 42Acceleration 37Steering 30Suspension 23Locks 19Seat belts 13Lights 11Seats 7Tires 5
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