1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager steering problems

Filed Aug 29, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 147,000 miles · FL

I was in my way to work when it was raining ever time it rains the belts comes off this is very dangerous. I had no power steering at all when this happen with muscle I managed to pull over onto the shoulder of the road. Once water hits the tension wheel belt it knocks it off which makes it slide off every time.

Filed Aug 25, 2012 · Steering · 147,613 miles · IA

Since purchasing this van used last year 2011, my van has a high pitched squealing noise. Dealership (3rd party) stated it was only a wet belt and would stop once the belt dried. This noise never stopped. My teen driver was alone when the belt snapped causing her to loose control of the steering. Seeing other post of similar or worse case scenarios I am looking into further action. Neither the mechanic at the dealership or any other mechanic ever stated to me that this issue is common in this vehicle.

Filed Feb 17, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 203,300 miles · CO · crash

Serpentine belt falls off all the time it pulls inward toward the engine slightly any when it gets just a little wet it slips off. The tensioner pulley looks like it needed to be cocked upward just the slightest little bit and then it don't move gates aftermarket product works perfect for all who use it chyrsler should be the ones paying to have this part replaced not us this is way to common of a problem .

Filed Oct 12, 2005 · Steering · 70,000 miles · NJ

Dt: contact owns a 1997 plymouth grand voyager. Contact was driving on a major highway at 45 MPH speed when the steering column locked . No warning at all. The contact's vehicle was merging off the highway to the right. Then turned the steering wheel to the right it was very hard to turn the steering wheel. Turned the wheel to the left, and it was very hard to turn. The contact turned the ignition off then back on again and it was as if nothing happened. Then, took vehicle to a mechanic, and he could not duplicate the problem. Took the vehicle to the plymouth voyager dealer. They looked at it, and the repair cost will be $900 to fix the whole rack. Called the chrysler manufacturer, and the contact was told that they would pay for half of the repair cost . Contacted the manufacturer on 10-11-05 and 10-12-05.

Filed Feb 8, 2004 · Steering · 97,000 miles · WI

1997 plymouth grand voyager tie rod end failure. The tie rod end ball joint seperated. This was a "lifetime" lubricated part with no grease fitting. There was no grease left in the ball joint, rust and corrosion appears to have contributed to the failure. These joints are of poor design and should not fail to the point of complete loss of steering control.. Happened while parking the vehicle, if it had separated on the highway at speed could have been a serious accident.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 132,000 miles · NC

I have problems with my wipers going on and right back off since the month I bought this vehicle in 2000 . I cant get it fixed because noone knows why it does it . Just this week I had my fan relay module replaced , only to learn my transmission is now not worknig it stops at 3rd gear only to drop to 1 gear . While trying to get that fixxed they told me my water pump is leaking (which is ok and expected of most vehicles , ) I have had to have my dash light computer reset because all my AC dfrost and wiper lights were blinking continuously. I dont know what to do this is only a 97 model and I havent even made my final payment but now I have all these expensive repairs. I have had I tick in my motor that rattles on acceleratin forever and change my oil every 3 to 4000 miles like I should . I also have the winning in the steering the thump every so often but cant tell where that is coming from not to mention my A/C compressor rattles. My belt on my tensioner pully flu aff about 6 months ago going down the road I had to put a new pukky plus both new belts on . And they squeek like crazy . I dont think these are normal problems can you help it is getting to costly >??????

Filed Aug 2, 2003 · Steering · 72,936 miles · IL

Failure of the rack and pinion steering system on 1997 plymouth voyagervin [xxx]. First failure was july, 16 2001 at 72,936 miles requiring complete replacement of the rack and pinion and the power steering pump. Failure mode was extremely difficult steering ie. High force required on the steering wheel to guide the vehicle. Second failure occurred at 104,575 with same symptom as above and again required replacement of the entire rack and pinion. The dealer claimed there was no problem and a call to chrysler customer service resulted in no assistance or improvement for this failure.*ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 9, 2003 · Steering · GA

Consumer states while driving steering wheel locks up intermittently while making left or right turns.

Filed Dec 30, 2002 · Steering · AR

Consumer called complaining about having problem with the dealer, consumer received a recall notice about six months ago, arranged an appointment with the dealer. Has been six months and they don't have the part. Please provide further information. Ts

Filed May 8, 2001 · Engine, Steering · VA

First two tie rods broke and fell apart while accelerating to merge with interstate traffic. *ak engine failure.