I have a 1999 plymouth grand voyager that I purchased new. I have had a recurring problem with the serpentine belt sliding off or breaking. I have 67,000 miles on this vehicle, and the belt/tensioner has been replaced at least 8 times. I want to know why this has not been a recall by daimler chrysler? I have heard from other owners that this has been a problem for them as well. All I was told by the dealer and mechanics is that this is a design failure. Daimler chrysler should be forced to correct this deign problem for its serpentine belt! Thank you. *jb
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Dt: contact stated the serpentine belt fell off, leaving vehicle stranded. Serpentine belt was replaced 7 or 8 times. There was a technical service bulletin issued on this problem. But, contact was not made aware of it. The bulletin stated there was an additional part to keep the belt from coming off.
Serpentine belt slipped off while driving 10 MPH on a wet road surface. This was the third time this problem occurred. Dealer was notified.
Serpentine belt was slipping off the pulley whenever the vehicle was driven on wet road. This problem occurred four times within a year and a half. Dealer was aware of this problem.
Egr system failure (failing airbags, horn, and cruise control system)-as per an article in todays atlanta journal-constitution, you are currently probing plymouth grand voyagers from model years 1998 & 1999 due to 109 complaints regarding failing airbags, horns, and cruise control systems. Therefore, since my van had the same problem, I want to be added to your list.
Air bag warning lamp continuously illuminated with failure of horn & cruise control. Previous year models are being recalled for same clockspring not being wound correctly during installation.
Started overheating 12/20/02. Replaced coolant. Coolant leaked out quickly. Taken to mechanic on 12/23-replaced water to drive there, no overheating. Mechanic found badly deteriorated head gaskets,leaking profusely under pressure. Will have van towed to dealership on 12/30/02.
Head gasket went bad. The car never overheated so our only clue was a puddle of anti-freeze in the driveway.
Head gasket was found to be leaking coolant. Dealership estimated 900.00 plus the cost of parts. My husband then decided to buy the kit from them for 109.00 and proceed to repair it himself. After sitting for 9 days it is almost finished. This van only has 67,000 miles. The clock spring was also replaced earlier in the year as it stopped working causing the airbag light to stay on, the horn not to work, and the cruise control not to work.
While driving 30 MPH the serpentine belt came off without warning. As a result the steering became inoperative. The part has been replaced 3 times, however the problem still exists. Please provide any additional information.
Ignition lock cylinder defect. Third defect/replacementon this vehicle. Stranded do to defective material/workmanship. Additional defects include temperature switch,radiator cooling fans, premature brake wear(brakes replaced twice already). Manufacturer thinks this is normal.
Transmission apparantly failing to shift, seems stuck in 2nd as vehicle has no horsepower and will not accelerate over about 25-30mph (can't tell speed), will not shift gears (reverse still works). At the same time the speedometer stopped working and check engine light came on. No other apparant side effects (I.e. A/c still works, belts intact, fuses ok). Occurred while operating with passengers (age 5 and 5-mos. Old) - why would chrysler corp. Allow such an apparant safety hazard to exist? This vehicle has been well-maintained and has just over 40,000-miles - is this all chrysler products are good for? Recall?
The camshaft broke on my 1999 plymouth grand voyager and had to replace the engine.
The engine block is having to be replaced becuase of sludge buildup. Manufacturer is claiming owner negligence becuase oil was not changed precisely every 3000 but usually changed between 3000 and 6000 miles which falls under there highway scedule a of every 7500. Dt
Hot oil forced through exhaust and engine compartment - fire hazard.
Dealer replaced fuel pump, and engine stalling reoccurred. Feel free to provide any further information.
Serpentine belt keeps falling off whenever vehicle goes through any water. When this happens there is no steering. Consumer feels this could easily cause an accident. *ak
The serpentine belt and tensioner failed while driving in the rain, the driver hit a puddle on the right side of the van and the belt popped off resulting in loss of power steering, the consumer believes the belt should have been replaced under warrenty and the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the repairs. Nlm
Egr valve failed. New valve installed, which had been "upgraded" by plymouth to correct fails. I question whether a recall should have been issued for this emission system component.
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