Plymouth Grand Voyager slipping problems

Filed Mar 2, 2009 · Steering · 116,000 miles · MI

Serpentine belt fell off after driving through large hidden puddle. Lost power steering and had close call negotiating around immediate curve ahead. Installed aftermarket gates kit designed to prevent belt slipping off.

Filed Apr 4, 2007 · Engine, Steering · 83,500 miles · MO

On two occasions the serpentine belt slipped off their pulleys while driving, which left my car without power steering, brakes, cooling, A/C, or alternator. I had to stop and have the car towed in. Dealer could not provide a preventative repair to keep the belt from slipping off again. Finally, gates had a kit in feb. 2007 that I had installed that is supposed to cure this problem. This is an epidemic problem for this vehicle.

Filed Mar 13, 2007 · Engine · 136,000 miles · MN

I have a 2000 chrysler grand voyage, currently with 136000 miles on it. Any time there seems to be a bit of a wet condition, that leads to the serpentine belt coming off. It happened on 3/12/2007, in nov 2006, in sept 2006, in aug 2006, during the summer of 2005, and summer of 2004(original belt). With the number of systems controlled by that belt, this is a safety hazard. The reports seem to be that the belt is very prone to slipping off. In the nov 2006 repair, the shop said I needed a water pump because the bearings were worn and the shaft was out of alignment. I wonder if that could have been caused by the serpentine belt walking, putting odd stresses on the shaft. A large washer, part of a repair kit for the problem, was installed on the tensioner in september, but that has not ended the problem. It's overly sensitive to wet conditions - which at times simply cannot be avoided.

Filed Oct 6, 2006 · Engine · 69,000 miles · MD

This 2000 plymouth grand voyager has repeated failure of power steering due to the serpentine belt slipping off (mainly during rainy days). On the first occasion, the shop replaced the belt and splash guard. The second time, the shop replaced the belt tensioner. The third time, the shop replaced the harmonic balancer pulley. The fourth time, the shop put the belt back on the van, but could not find anything else wrong with the belt or pulleys. Loss of power steering is dangerous! (besides, we did not get this car only for driving on sunny days.)

Filed Feb 8, 2006 · Transmission · 170,000 miles · CA

4th 1993 plymouth grand voyager se transmission. No warning before complete transmission failure. Has 1st gear to about 15 MPH and then slips out of gear. No reverse no nothing. Van is sitting in my garage while I decide what to do with this giant boat anchor.

Filed Nov 17, 2004 · Engine · 80,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Jul 8, 2003 · Transmission · IL

Consumer states that while driving transmission would slip. Dealer notified.

Filed Sep 15, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · WA

At 600 miles, instrument cluster failed, A/C not working, no reverse. Dealer replaced instrument cluster, could not duplicate the no reverse condition, and replaced the A/C fuse. At 6,363 miles, transmission slipping and scraping noise when turning left in reverse. Dealer could not duplicate. At 7,586 miles, no start condition on numerous occasions, after the dealer had the van for over a week, they finally duplicated the problem and and replaced the starter. At 36,141 miles the serpentine belt broke because of a defective tensioner pulley, dealer replaced the belt and tensioner, supposed goodwill, but we all know about the tsb, and all the other complaints. At 36,741 miles, leaking coolant, dealer replaced the rear head gasket, and did not even check the front head. (now who ever heard of replacing one head gasket on a v-6 motor, I guess chrysler must think they are superior). At 53,000 complete engine failure, 2 hours away from home, and now waiting to see what the cause is. According to the service manager the motor is knocking and there is a lot of metal in the oil. And I forgot to mention that this vehicle has not even fulfilled the lease term. Nlm

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 Aug 13, 2001 · Transmission · NJ

I was driving my ply. Grand voyager se home on wed july 18th at appx 6 pm. I stopped at a light ( I was the first car at the intersection ) and when I took my foot off the brake and pressed on the accelerator, the car made an awful grinding noise. The person behind me assumed that I was moving and came within inches of crashing into me. I stopped the car and turned it off. As I stepped out (into traffic) I did not see any debris or leakage underneath. I tried putting the car into neutral and the car would not move. I had to call the police and aaa to tow me to the dealer. I was told that I needed a new transmission. I have always kept up with my repairs and had no prior history of slippage. I was told that a pin became loose and that the gears simply fell out of place. I was told that this could have happened while driving! This scared me due to the fact that I have a family and my life was in jeopardy while driving what I thought was a safe family vehicle. I could understand if I had prior warning signs of the transmission slipping, but for something like this to happen without any warning is alarming. I hope that this is not a common issue with the plymouth grand voyager. I have owned 5 cars in my lifetime. They have all lasted well into the 100,000 mile range without any major problems due to my diligent maintenance. I feel that this is a serious issue in workmanship that can cause a potential catastrophic end to a driver or a family(ies). I hope that this issue be looked into further, because I feel that this is not an isolated case. Thank you, [xxx]. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *js