Takata recall,serpentine belt has shredded at least six times and just came off three times ,tensioner replaced three times,idler pulley twice,when belt shreds wires sever and van stops abruptly,windshield wipers stop abruptly hesitating before resuming,sway bar links need replaced,o2sensors check engine light to come on,cv axles failing replaced right twice,hub assembly and brake calipers miss aligned,engine mounts failed and needed,replaced,airbag and ABS lights on dashboard panel fuse blowing,taillights possible short causing brake light to fail,battery needing to be disconnected. To save battery from dyeing due to brake lights staying on constantly, transmission jerking and hesitating in reverse and first gear,passenger side window not operating possible problem,back windows open but will not always shut,horn not working,replaced fuel pump due to gas leak,when braking van lurches forward,front end shakes, tie bar ends replaced,heater blows cold on passenger side and not cooling,most problems occurred while driving,replaced stop brake switch, brake light drivers side illuminated, but not when brake petal pushed,transmission leaking by cv axel,turn signals and panels inside by dash not always operating,only when negative terminal is readjustment,lights flashing as if panic mode was activated when car is not on,rattling. Sound from front of van possible cv axel or suspension.
1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager transmission problems
49 complaints (19% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 75,000. 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 49
- of this car's complaints
- 19%
- typical mileage
- 75,000
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission30
- Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch8
- Driveline: differential unit2
- Manual transmission: shift pattern indicator1
- Automatic transmission: torque converter1
- Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
- Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1
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 1997 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 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt*: the contact stated since the vehicle was purchased in 2002 from an independent dealer, the vehicle has been having on going problems with the electrical wiring, alternator, radiator, thermostat, cooling system. Diagnostic testing is needed for gross pollution. The vehicle has failed under fair weather conditions three times since purchase. Events leading up to the failures of the fan, radiator and transmission occurred when vehicle started to run hot, causing transmission to blow out. Service for these components were performed at an independant auto shop.
Started when I would take off in first gear, it would vibrate really hard, like a manual transmition does when it needs to down shift. Then I was almost in a collision, when I was stopped on the side of a hill, and went to pull over, and to my surprise I rolled backwards, as if in nutral. My trasmission was gone. After a very large tow bill, and 1500 rebuilt transmission, my dim lights only work when they want to, the passenger window is to the point where it almost wont go up.....there's almost too much more to go on.
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 >??????
The seems to have a lot of problem shifting to a lower gear when on the road. Often we can feel a jitter when the car is in motion and shifting the gear. The air bag light comes on often for no reason. Check engine light comes on and stays on for a few hours and goes away.
Auto transmission shutters we shifting from 1 to 2 and 2 to third gear.
Automatic transmission failure @ 55865 miles while on vacation in northern california. Waited 5 1/2 for tow, got to dodge dealer, told me the transmission blew up, warranty is only for 36000, but transmission repair is a common problem amongst dodge, chrysler, plymouth vans according to "inside service consultants" who have seen this problem many times. Was even told if the "public" knew about it, sales would tank!
Consumer states that while driving transmission would slip. Dealer notified.
The transmission locked up, and caused the rear tires to lock up, which made it difficult to control vehicle.
I just had my third mopar rebuilt transmission installed two weeks ago in my 97 plymouth grand voyager--3 speed automatic--3.0 litre. I bought this 97 ply grand voyager with 30k miles from a reputable dealer. This original trans went at 75k. I then had the first mopar rebuilt installed and replaced within 3,000 miles due to a flatly torque converter. The second, and third were replaced, at 85k and 97k, respectfully, due to the same problem. This torque converter, "shuttering", problem is the main symptom. Mopar has replaced the transmissions, parts and labor, without delay. My question---why is this happening sooooooo often? The warranty is good of 36/36,000 miles, which expires at 111,000. Is there any recourse to this situation? Is there a problem with these transmissions? Wayne efferson.
Questions about the 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager transmission
Does the 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 49 complaints about the transmission of the 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager, 19% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 75,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1997 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 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager problems
Airbags 47Engine 45Electrical 41Fuel system 24Steering 22Acceleration 17Visibility 16Seat belts 14Body 12Brakes 12Suspension 10Tires 7Lights 5Seats 4Locks 2
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