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Plymouth Grand Voyager jerking problems

19 of the 2,395 owner complaints about the Plymouth Grand Voyager describe jerking or lurching, most of them for the 1994 model year.

owner complaints
19
worst model year
1994
typical mileage
71,522
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.

By model year

  • 2000
    4
  • 1999
    1
  • 1998
    2
  • 1997
    1
  • 1996
    2
  • 1995
    1
  • 1994
    5
  • 1993
    1
  • 1991
    1
  • 1990
    1

What owners say

Filed Sep 3, 2019 · Engine · 120,392 miles · TX

My van has been accelerating when I am (applying) putting on my brake to stop, making my van rev, skip & jerk. This has been going on for over 2 months

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 Jan 15, 2004 · Transmission, Visibility · 58,000 miles · MO

The power window on the drivers side just became sluggish and finally went down and wouldn't come back up, a bracket was broken, the entire assembly had to be replaced. The transmission would not go into gear during very cold weather and it was not a consistent problem to begin with. When you put the car in drive the engine would rev but it would not move forward. Then finally after warming up a few minutes it would lurch forward and be fine. Finally this past week it began making a grinding noise in reverse and refused to go in reverse. The car was put into drive and the grinding noise continued. Just fyi when I contacted chrysler corporation about this problem, because I think a car should be able to make it to at least 100,000 miles before you start experiencing major problems, the customer assistance rep told me that I was unrealistic to expect my car to make it 100,000 miles. I find this amusing since this is the first car that I have owned that has had any major problems before 100,000 miles. My transmission mechanic also told me that he can only guarantee my repairs for 90 days because there are so many problems with the transmissions in these vehicles.

Filed Jan 6, 2004 · Electrical, Fuel system · MT

There is a problems with either the electrical or fuel system in my 1990 plymouth grand voyager. As I am driving down the road at a speed from 35mph on up to 65mph, my van has a "hiccup". It feels like someone either turns the ignition switch off or steps hard on the brake. It feels like it jerks inside but I cannot tell if it jerks on outside. It does not happen ever time driving. It has been looked at and no problems have been found by the auto mechanic. They have even driven the van and have felt the problem. It started doing this about 2 to 3 years ago. It would usually only happen in the warm weather from june through october but this winter I have even noticed it. It has not completely quit working yet.

Filed Apr 17, 2003 · Body, Lights · 49,000 miles · MI

When a left turn was made, the steering wheel locked up. *jb consumer had to jerk to the right to break loose then the turn signals would not cancel. Broken multifunction switch replaced. Air conditioner inoperative. Dealer replaced leaking evaporator. Fascias and rear sliding door damaged, dirty.

Filed Mar 18, 2003 · Transmission · 27,000 miles · IN

The vehicle's roll pin failed which caused the vehicle to jerk back and forth like it has been thrown in park. Dealer notified.

Filed Oct 24, 2002 · Engine, Transmission · 71,522 miles · OH

Consumer states that while driving at any speed and without any warning the engine will start racing and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer has been notified. Ts while in motion the vehicle emitted a loud whining noise followed by evident t jerking and lurching. The transmission intermittently locks in gear and will not shift.

Filed Jul 25, 2002 · Transmission · WA

Consumer states while driving 20 MPH the vehicle starts jerking and when stopped or put into reverse the vehicle will stall. Dealer replace transmission three times. *jb

Filed Jun 15, 2002 · Transmission · VA

Pulled out of the driveway the morning of january 8, 2002 and into traffic. Felt a hard jerk and heard a strange winding noise. The transmission would not shift out of first gear. Took the van to the dealer and they said the transmission was shot from an internal failure and would need a new transmission. The dealer installed a new transmission at a cost of $2147.28 with a 3 year / 36,000 mile warranty.

Filed Jun 7, 2001 · Brakes · CO · crash · 1 injury

Abs light came on while driving. Vehicle was locking up and jerking when consumer applied brakes for a normal stop at about 45-50 MPH/no braking action, pedal felt hard. Consumer hit fence to get vehicle to stop. Damage was $ 2000. Consumer did not have time to apply brakes again, was concerned about hitting another vehicle. Please add additional information.

Related recalls

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The model years with the most reports are 1994 (5 complaints), 2000 (4 complaints) and 1996 (2 complaints).

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