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Plymouth Grand Voyager hesitation problems

13 of the 2,395 owner complaints about the Plymouth Grand Voyager describe hesitation when accelerating, most of them for the 1997 model year.

owner complaints
13
worst model year
1997
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.

By model year

  • 1997
    7
  • 1996
    4
  • 1994
    1
  • 1991
    1

What owners say

Filed Dec 27, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 198,650 miles · AL

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.

Filed Jun 3, 2012 · Electrical · 165,000 miles · VT

So far this vehicle has been a lemon. I have replaced everything on it, from fuel pump, sensors, steering column, belt tensioner and pulley, alternator, wiper switch that seems to have a mind of its own even tho I replaced a new switch. Now more electrical problems. The instrument cluster is now messed up. Abs light and check engine light keep coming on all my gauges go flat. Lights go dim. Then suddenly lights will flash and they will all come back on. Then go off again. Now, not only do they go flat but now I have a shifting problem. The vehicle will not shift. It seems to be stuck in 2nd gear. I replaced the whole braking system. Egr valve, cam sensor, cruise control, the body. The gas pedal use to accelerate on its own. That was a little scary goin down the road not knowing when it was gonna do that. Everyone who rides with me keeps joking as if the vehicle is haunted. Lights go weak, I've replaced all the bulbs cleaned the headlights. Nothing seems to work right on this vehicle. I've already invested thousands. Way more then its worth. I've had problems where the vehicle just refuses to start. Sometimes not a problem. Then usually in the cold it wont turn over at all. I have replaced the battery numerous times checked for codes. Airbag light would come on. Transmission hesitates. Sometimes vehicle shudders acts like its gonna quit.vehicle just has on going problems.

Filed Jul 2, 2002 · Transmission · WI

When driving at low speed vehicle jumps and hesitates. Dealer stated transmission needed to be replaced.

Filed Feb 19, 2002 · Engine, Transmission · SC

There is no heat or air conditioning coming through the vents. Vehicle was hesitating, and the gears were slipping. Dealership was aware of problem.

Filed Oct 16, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · GA

Multiple electrical problems/repairs including 3 alternators/ 12 wire harness/ 3 map sensors/ 1 o2 sensor, and main computer replacement. Still being serviced to correct problem of stalling out/hesitating all described as driveability problem.

Filed Jun 24, 2001 · Electrical, Transmission · FL

Transmission - shudders/vibrates/hesitates when upshifting from 1-2 gears. A/c compressor, starter and/or ignition, and cruise control are having problems or quit working all at about the same time

Filed Feb 12, 2001 · Transmission · NJ

Auto transmission failure? Couple of times my van hesitated to drive when I put gear in drive position . Today, it happened again and after it started to move, it did not go faster than 35 miles speed. My van is only 5 years old and this should not suppose to happen to any major components. Please advise if this is common problem with all1996 voyegers. Do many owners have same complaints? I have friends told me that this a common problem of automatic transimmision with all 1996 models. If that is so than chrysler should fix it without charge to me.is there any secret warranty or good wili policy or service campaign exists? Please advise soon. Also many times, transmission indicator does not show the positon of d or r when shifted to d or r position. All positons stay lit. So its difficult to judge if you are in drive or reverse position. Also the cylinoid makes loude noise. I told many times to dealer during warranty period and they told me that is normal. But I don't think so. I have checked other same model and their cylinoid don't make that kind of noise.what are the facts?

Filed Nov 21, 2000 · Acceleration · MS

When traveling and appliying acellerator vehicle's power is short. Vehicle hesitates in acelleratin without prior warning. Dealership is aware of problem.

Filed Oct 6, 2000 · Engine · HI

A gasoline smell inside of vehicle. Also, vehicle hesitated when starting. She has contacted the dealer.

Filed Jul 13, 2000 · Brakes, Transmission · OH

Two transmission failures. Transmission had to be replaced due to hesitation/slippages. Also, experienced a problem with excessive wear of front brake pads due to pitted/corrosive rotors. Dealer/manufacturer were notified?

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

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Which Plymouth Grand Voyager years have hesitation when accelerating problems?

The model years with the most reports are 1997 (7 complaints), 1996 (4 complaints) and 1991 (1 complaints).

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