1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager: complete transmission failure

Filed Feb 6, 2009 · Transmission · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 plymouth grand voyager. The contact stated that the transmission failed after the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and the mechanic stated that the transmission had to be rebuilt. The vehicle was repaired. Approximately a month later, the transmission began failing again. The vehicle was driven to the local repair shop on three different occasions and the mechanic stated each time that the transmission failed due to the speed sensor. The vehicle was repaired after each visit. The manufacturer was not notified. The current mileage was 170,000 and the failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Nov 14, 2005 · Transmission · 48,000 miles · CO

1998 plymouth grand voyager transmission implosion. While driving at highway speed some gears from the 4 speed automatic transmission punched out of the housing causing complete transmission failure and loss of power. Pushed vehicle to side of highway, but was left stranded in middle of night with small children and full term pregnant wife. Although chrysler was aware of this common problem they would not repair it as ~10000 miles out of warranty - $3000 replacement out of pocket cost. Second transmission failed ~38000 miles later, 2000 miles out of warranty and chrysler refused again - $2100 rebuild cost. Besides the massive cost, total mechanical failure is very dangerous in highway traffic and if it leaves you stranded in the middle of nowhere.

Filed Sep 8, 2004 · Transmission · PA

While driving at 55 MPH automatic transmission failed. Vehicle was towed to independent shop, mechanic replaced the transmission at consumer's expense of $1,7000.

Filed Sep 27, 2003 · Transmission · 52,000 miles · MI

Transmission failure

Filed Feb 12, 2003 · Transmission · 78,000 miles · NY

98 plymouth grand voyager - 70k miles was informed by a chrysler service center that I needed a new transmission. 96 plymouth grand voyager wipers activate on there own occassionally - airbag light comes on and stays on occassionally

Filed Feb 4, 2003 · Transmission · 48,500 miles · MD

Noise from underneath van sounding as if parts were falling off or like metal in a blender. Once I stopped and looked under a steady stream of transmission fluid was pouring out. Had transmission shop confirm today that a "pin" broke and caused complete destruction to transmission and case. Nothing can be reused. Need an entire new transmission. Called dealership where purchased and they advised to call 800# in manual. Called 800# and was told there was nothing on file of this problem and this is our responsibility since it is no longer under warranty. I informed her that there is only 48,000 miles on van and this is unacceptable. Again she advised it was our responsibility.

Filed Jan 23, 2003 · Transmission · 58,000 miles · PA

Consumer states vehicle's transmission blew up while driving without warning. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Ts

Filed Nov 9, 2001 · Transmission · IA

Transmission fluid leak was noticed and vehicle was taken in for investigation to the charlie zook dealership located in sioux city, ia. After their investigation they stated there was a crack in the transmisison casing causing the leak. They stated would not be able to determine what caused the crack until they were able to drop the transmission and ivestigate further. The dealer did state they contacted chrysler and since the vehicle was no longer under warrenty, but was so close to it, they would do complete repair for a deductable of 250.00. After the dealer dropped the transmission they stated that the transmision had extensive damage and needed a complete replacement. They asked if we had heard a bang while driving, as a piece had broke causing the crack in the casing. They stated that was only a matter of time till complete transmission failure due to the damaged that had been caused by the first part failure.

Filed Feb 15, 2001 · Transmission · WI

A pin broke inside differential wall and gearing mechanism. In doing so, transmission locked up, and wouldn't move. Dealership was aware of problem. Transmission was replaced.

Filed Feb 5, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · CA

In november 1999 had transmission replaced. Currently, transmission needs to be replaced again. In december 2000, headgasket blewout.

Filed Nov 15, 2000 · Electrical, Engine · GA

I have contacted chrysler and they paid for the ignition and the manifold gasket replacement. They paid $1,000 of the transmission failure. The total bill for the transmission failure was $2500.