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Plymouth Grand Voyager steering noise problems

11 of the 2,395 owner complaints about the Plymouth Grand Voyager describe clunking or noise when steering, most of them for the 1996 model year.

owner complaints
11
worst model year
1996
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below

By model year

  • 2001
    1
  • 1999
    2
  • 1997
    1
  • 1996
    5
  • 1994
    1
  • 1990
    1

What owners say

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Body, Engine · 600 miles · NY

Transmission pump, is out now, speckled paint on hood and top, sides, back, vibration in front end steering, loud noises, creaks and makes lots of noises, back door on right side will not lock or unlock. I need help with all of these problems. The items repaired was by a friend mechanic.

Filed Oct 31, 2002 · Airbags · IN

Air bag light stays on clicking sound coming from steering wheel. (clockspring suspected) dt

Filed Apr 5, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · FL

Transmission-vehicle would shift out of gear when driving.dealership found leak from the fuel pump.it was also leaking 2-4piston seal. Brakes-are continual grinding and squeaking. Replaces pads and shoes on front and back. They still grind. Battery had a short. It was replaced. Tires were seperating causing vibration with the steering. Suspension-knocking noise from under the drivers side. Replaced sway bar link nuts. It still makes the knocking sound.this vehicle has continual problems and we are unsure about the safety of the vehicle for our family.

Filed Jul 13, 2001 · Airbags, Brakes · NJ

Consumer had front end problems since purchase, noise mostly. While driving 55 MPH there was a loud bang, vehicle began strut housing bracket that holds the stabiliser link broke off, causing it to cut into tire. No flat. Struts had been replaced twice prior to this .*ak stuts have been replaced a total of six times as well as front coil spring, also when gas tank was full it leaked onto the ground fuel tank was replaced, steering makes a noise when turning, suspension makes a lot of noise, wheel bearing msking a nosie,rack and pinion was replaced, vehicle pulls to right,swayar links were replaced,clock spring was replaced,when A/C is on the compressor engages loud sound,windshield falling apart,rotors were replaced,intermittenly wipers turn on by themselves, engine makes a sever noise,stabilizer bar broke.

Filed May 17, 2001 · Steering, Suspension · CT

Ongoing problem with noise coming from steering column area while driving. Vehicle been in dealer shop on six occasions, and problem still reoccurring. *ak consumer states steering column has been replaced twice, bearing and steering rack has also been replaced, but steering column still makes a popping noise while vehicle is in motion.

Filed May 14, 2001 · Steering · OR

Ongoing problem with vehicle steering column making noise while driving. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on three occasions, and problem still occurring. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

Filed Dec 2, 2000 · Transmission · TX

Leak of prob transmission fluid out of dip stick opening, determined by dealer to be transmission rod assembly. Had to replace entire transmission. Previous steering noise corrected by tsb. For about 6 months now, steering intermittently squeals with slight vibration in steering wheel. Dealer cannot duplicate.

Filed Jul 30, 1999 · Steering · RI

While trying to make a right or left turn the steering wheel would make a loud noise. Also, loss of steering.please provide further information.

Filed Nov 23, 1998 · Brakes, Steering · CA

Rack and pinion steering making grinding noise while turning, stopping and backing up.

Filed Apr 6, 1998 · Steering · OH

Steering makes noise when turning corners/making sharp turns left or right.

Related recalls

Steering: steering wheel/handle barReported October 12, 2000 · 679,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with 2-spoke luxury wheels manufactured july 1992 through june 1993; or equipped with 4-spoke sport wheels manufactured from july 1992 through september 1993. The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
Risk
If the steering wheel separates from the center hub attachment to the steering column, loss of control can occur increasing the risk of an accident.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for cracks and any wheels with cracks will be replaced. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in the event cracking occurs.

Recall number 00V305000 · Recall details

Steering: steering wheel/handle barReported November 18, 1996 · 675,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
Risk
If the steering wheel separates from the center hub attachment to the steering column, loss of control can occur increasing the risk of an accident.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for armature cracks in the center hub attachment area. Any steering wheels showing cracks will be replaced. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in the event cracking occurs.

Recall number 96V229000 · Recall details

Questions about the Plymouth Grand Voyager steering noise

Which Plymouth Grand Voyager years have clunking or noise when steering problems?

The model years with the most reports are 1996 (5 complaints), 1999 (2 complaints) and 1990 (1 complaints).

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