1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager electrical problems

Filed Nov 17, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 120,242 miles · FL

There was a recall on this vehicle. I took it to a local dealer to be fixed. Had classic "no airbag, no horn, no cruise" symptoms. Dealer replaced airbag clockspring, but did not fix the problem of "no airbag". The dealer's stance is "we don't troubleshoot, we only replaced the part." they let the vehicle leave their service department in an unsafe condition without notifying the customer of an issue, which was only discovered after the vehicle was picked up. Dealer refuses to replace clockspring, and insists on a diagnostic fee to troubleshoot an issue that I have already diagnosed myself. I ended up having to obtain a replacement clockspring on my own, and fit it to the vehicle. The airbag, horn, and cruise control now work on the vehicle. Chrysler refuses to do anything about it.

Filed May 29, 2014 · Electrical · 286,000 miles · SC

While driving along at approximately 65 MPH the gas gauge suddenly went from 1/4 to zero. In addition the tachometer went to zero , the temp gauge went to the off gauge and the speedometer went to 120 and stayed there. The ABS light also came on and stayed there. This is a major safety defect and my research reveals that it is a known problem and due to poor cold solder joints on the instrument cluster circuit board. Multiple vehicle owners have reported this problem and many people have paid for repairs that they should not have had to pay for because of a defective printed circuit board problem. If the problem has been in existence since production it seems reasonable that the problem should be fixed at no cost to the vehicle owner. Not knowing vehicle speed, fuel level, engine temp is a major hazard and an accident waiting to happen.

Filed Nov 26, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 152,521 miles · KS

Serpentine belt on 1999 plymouth grand voyager 3.8l has "jumped" off 4 times in the last year. Usually happens under wet conditions. Car has had to be towed multiple times. Repairs attempted include replacing tensioner, belt and simple reassembling.

Filed Jan 6, 2010 · Electrical · 125,380 miles · WA

1999 plymouth grand voyager expresso dash panel has flat lined and all service lights remain on. Tach, speedometer, fuel, temp, rear wiper, and mileage no longer work. Vehicle sometimes won't start.

Filed Jan 30, 2008 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · AK

Like thousands of others my instrument cluster went dead and is dead.

Filed Sep 28, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 150,000 miles · MS

Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the instrument cluster panel gauges failed to illuminate. Additionally, the headlights intermittently illuminated if the high beam was engaged. Also, the vehicle stalled and operated at a reduced speed. The vehicle was exposed to hurricane weather prior to the onset of these problems. The vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop, who performed a diagnostic test which produced no failure codes. The manufacturer was not contacted.

Filed Mar 8, 2006 · Electrical · 90,262 miles · MI · fire

I started vehicle to warm up while at our cabin in northern michigan. After about 3 minutes of running I noticed a bad odor coming from the vehicle. Upon inspection of the vehicle I discovered smoke inside of the vehicle. I moved it away from my garage and shut it off. I opened the doors and the left rear speaker next to the seat was on fire! I went into my cabin,grabbed a fire extinguisher and put out the fire.

Filed Dec 25, 2005 · Electrical · 123,800 miles · SC

Traveling home from town I made a sharp left turn and noticed a warning momentary warning beep. The airbag dash lamp illuminated momentarily and went out. After making a second left turn it stayed on. The next day I noticed the lamp stayed on and the horn did not work. I have not checked the cruise yet.

Filed Nov 3, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · 200,000 miles · MS

Dt: contact stated while driving the interior light dimmed, and the ABS light on the dashboard came on. The entire electrical system failed and the vehicle stalled. The problem occurred without warning. The dealer has not been contacted yet. The manufacturer informed her that she needed to have the vehicle looked at. The vehicle will have to be towed to the dealer.

Filed Oct 29, 2005 · Electrical · MA

Headlights dim sharply in cold weather or traveling in wet conditions. If I hit a puddle in the road this will happen also or I might lose them all together, for about 30 seconds. This seems to be from insufficient insulating of wire harness. Could cause a fire or severe accident, especially if traveling on a highway.