1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager airbags problems

43 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 100,000. 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 43
of this car's complaints: 16%
typical mileage: 100,000
crashes: 3
recalls: 2

Which part fails

Frontal
9
Frontal: sensor/control module
4
Side/window
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Plymouth Grand Voyager airbags problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Airbag light 27

Related recalls

Air bagsReported October 6, 2004 · 955,344 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain minivans, the driver's air bag may become disabled due to a failure of the clockspring, which is located in the hub of the steering wheel.
Risk: This condition will manifest itself through illumination of the air bag warning lamp, and could eventually result in a driver's air bag open circuit, if the part is not replaced in a reasonable amount of time.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly on all covered vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. For those vehicles with more than 70,000 miles, daimlerchrysler will offer an extended lifetime warranty under which it will replace the clockspring at no charge if it fails. Daimlerchrysler will also reimburse owners who have paid to have the clockspring replaced on their vehicles. The recall began on october 12, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 04V480000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontalReported November 7, 2002 · 1,500,521 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain mini vans, the clockspring assembly may have been wound incorrectly during the vehicle assembly process.
Risk: This condition will manifest itself through illumination of the air bag warning lamp, and could eventually result in a driver's air bag open circuit, if the part is not replaced in a reasonable amount of time.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly on all vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. An extended lifetime warranty will also be placed on this component for all affected vehicles, regardless of mileage. Daimlerchrysler will also reimburse owners who have paid to have the clockspring replaced on their vehicles. Owner notification began november 18, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 02V293000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Driver air bag clockspring failureOpened June 4, 2004, closed May 25, 2005

The driver air bag clockspring can develop an open-circuit condition resulting in nonfunctional driver-side frontal air bag, horn, cruise control (if equipped), and/or steering wheel radio control (if equipped).in its october 5, 2004 letter to the federal safety agency, daimlerchrysler stated that it will conduct a safety recall and replace the clockspring assembly on all my 1998.5-2000 daimlerchrysler minivans, built between march 1998 and august 2000, with 70,000 miles or less.it will also provide a lifetime warranty for this component on my 1998.5-2000 minivans, regardless of mileage.the details of the corrective action are described in daimlerchrysler's letter (see recall no. 04v‑480).the agency believes that further expenditure of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists with respect to those vehicles covered only by the lifetime warranty.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see page 2 for additional information.

EA04013

Driver air bag clockspring failureOpened January 28, 2004, closed June 4, 2004

Complaints report air bag warning light illuminates, and this may be accompanied with a non-functioning horn and/or cruise control (if equipped).this is indicative of an open-circuit clockspring failure (results in non-functioning driver's air bag), similar to the failure condition that was the subject of daimlerchrysler's recall of model year 1996-1998.5 minivans (recall no. 02v‑293).this recall query has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea04-013).

RQ04001

What 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 28, 2019 · Acceleration, Airbags · PA

I was driving and the whole dash panel went out, gas, speed , horn gauges

Filed Jun 22, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 100,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 plymouth grand voyager. While driving at various speeds, the horn failed to function and the air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the clock spring failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v480000 (air bags). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jul 8, 2011 · Airbags · 63,800 miles · NJ · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 1998 plymouth grand voyager. The contact stated that the driver inserted the key into the ignition and turned it into the accessory position when the air bags deployed. The driver sustained injuries to the arms, chest and wrist. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that there was water intrusion, which could have caused the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and determined that it was not mechanical. The insurance company decided that the failure was mechanical, and classified the vehicle as being destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 63,800.

Filed Jun 15, 2011 · Airbags · 176,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns 1998 plymouth grand voyager. The contact stated the air bag light was illuminated indicating that the air malfunctioned. The contact reviewed the federal safety agency campaign number 04v480000 (air bag) and notified the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated the VIN was not a part of the recall. The contact was concerned that the air bag could deploy without a warning. The failure mileage was 176,000.

Filed Apr 11, 2008 · Airbags, Brakes · 151,467 miles · PA

Chrysler designed the power distribution block cover to hold water and retain moisture. This causes the connections to corrode and fail leading to failure of critical, electrically-operated, safety systems including the airbag safety restraint system and the anti-lock braking system. Chrysler has been aware of the error and redesigned the power distribution box. However, they did not recall and offer to replace the failed component.

Filed Jan 4, 2005 · Airbags · 97,000 miles · AR · crash · 1 injury

While driving at 35 MPH the air bag deployed inadvertently. In the process, consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. Then, vehicle was towed to the dealer, who, in return, towed the vehicle back to consumer's home not repaired. The damages sustained from the collision were not repaired because consumer only had liability insurance.

Filed Dec 30, 2004 · Airbags · WI · crash · 2 injuries

While driving consumer hit a patch of ice sending the vehicle over a bank. Upon impact, the air bags on driver's side did not deploy. Driver and passenger sustained injuries.

Filed Sep 29, 2004 · Airbags · 39,700 miles · 00

Air bag light remains illuminated while driving. Dealer was contacted.

Filed Sep 28, 2004 · Airbags · KS

Faulty clockspring caused the air bag light to illuminate and the cruise control and horn to malfunction. *nm recall# 04v480000/02v293000. The consumer was told that his vehicle was not included in the recall. The consumer requested reimbursement. (clockspring shorted to ground) *sc

Filed Aug 18, 2004 · Airbags · OH

While driving the SRS light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it home. Contacted the dealer, and was informed that the clock spring needed to be replaced.

Questions about the 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager airbags

Does the 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 43 complaints about the airbags of the 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager, 16% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 100,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager airbags?

Yes, 2 recalls: 04V480000, 02V293000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Plymouth Grand Voyager have bad airbags?

The Plymouth Grand Voyager model years with the most airbags complaints are 1996 (90 complaints), 1999 (52 complaints) and 1997 (47 complaints).