Transmission problems began at 3800 miles. These included: engine racing, kicking, hard shifts, erratic shifting, jerking, harsh upshifts and downshifts, all on intermittent basis. Several visits to dealership were futile, we were told we didn't know how to drive and that the transmission needs to "adjust". Original transmission failed on 7/11/96 while entire family was on board travelling on freeway. Dealership rebuilt trans. Vehicle worked well for awhile but eventually started having "spells" of rough shifting . Problems escalated and we tried a different dealership for service. They replaced the throttle position sensor twice in one month, last time on11/8/99. Transmission continued erratic performance. Harshness of downshifts had become bad enough for seat belts to restrain passengers. Engine would go past 4000rpm before shifting. Sometimes turning or going over a bump would set transmission "off". Independent mechanic suggested new transmission controller, that was installed 10/4/00. Transmission performance has not improved. Trans. Still sticks, bucks, and jerks. This is a well-maintained vehicle that has undergone all scheduled maintenance since purchase. This vehicle carries a family of seven. We do not trust this vehicle enough lately to venture too far from home. Chrysler and its local dealership close their ears and wait for us to go away.
1993 Plymouth Voyager transmission complaints
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Received information from center for auto safety fact sheet about transmission problems with this vehicle. Have not been able to get any help from chrysler about recalls or warrenty. Is there a warrenty for the transmission? Should they be held liable when they knowingly sold vehichles with weak/faulty transmissions.
About every 30,000 miles transmission went out. Consumer's wife was petrified entering the beltway as vehicle gradually picked up speed. Transmission has already been replaced.
The transmission failure nearly caused by wife to be in an accident trying to get the van to the side of the road. My understanding is these types of failures are common, though chrysler is not admitting it. In addition, the mounts holding the transmission in place also required replacement. Previously the engine mount on the van failed. Failure of the transmission and motor mounts pose a serious safety concern for riders of the vehicle. The other failures, though costly and time consuming to repair, did not seem to pose a major safety risk.
Consumer was traveling at 60mph and the ABS brake system didn't wok at all. When applying brake the pedal, it went all the way to the floor. Also, consumer has a transmission leak, and the dealership is aware of the problem.
When starting the vehicle & it would not go out of first gear. Repair shop recommended turning the van off to reset the fail stop.
Transmission will not go in reverse while engine still cold (approximately 10 minutes under normal conditions). Intermittent in winter of 1998-99, increasing to chronic situation by summer of 1999. Situations ranged from annoying (not able to back up at gas pump) to dangerous. Wife and two children not able to get out of lane on fast, busy road where construction forced them out of lane (route 33 in greenland/portsmouth nh, in october, 1999). Other transmission problems have been not shifting up from 2nd to third while cold (50,000 miles), and has always shifted loudly and with a thud. Situations have become increasingly more dangerous, and we feel that automatic transmissions should last longer than a 36,000 mile warranty. Thank you.
While driving at 45 MPH, stopped at a light. When pulling out vehicle got stuck in first gear, and vehicle would only drive at 10mph to 15 MPH. Took vehicle to dealer, and the dealer can't determine the cause of the problem.
When driving at any speed the vehicle isn't shifting properly due to the transmission slipping and jerking, and vehicle hesitating.
The main concern is the transmission, not under warranty that cost $2500 to fix. The fusable link for the A/C actually burned, smoke was emitted (and also when the fan motor burned on the engine system). These are road hazards when the vehicle stops functioning with no warning.
Vehicle experienced premature wear of the automatic transmission. Mjs
Belt tensioner broke and fell off, this makes the vehicle difficult to control.
The housing for transmission developed a crack, causing the bolt to fall out and the whole transmission to drop. This happened while the vehicle was being driven, causing the vehicle to make awful noise. Transmission had to be rebuilt. Chrysler refuses to take any responsibility because the van is out of warranty. *ak.et.
The first transmission trouble begin by not going in drive, thistransmission was covered by our extended warranty, was replaced in march 1997, the second transmission began to have trouble in november of 1998. The second transmission has not been replaced as of yet. Also the rear wiper motor no longer works and you can only purchase a new motor from a dealer.
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#1: anti-lock brake light began intermittently to turn on. Brake pedal operation "feel" would change significantly. For a 30,000 mile sequence maintenance check-up after 60,000 miles was reached at the dealer. The problems of the brakes were reported. The service shop adised the brakes were checked, and found to be okay. Within a few days, the same problems appeared. The minivan was returned to the service department. This time they indicated, which they did not earlier, that there was a recall on the ABS system (of which I was never notified) and the repairs would be made for free. Soon after, the same problems occurred. The vehicule was returned again to the same dealer service shop, the brakes inspected, and was told that the problem was related to a crack in a timing device attached to the front axle, and it could be replaced only by replacing the axle, involving over $800 charge. I refused the service, but was charged over $40 for "brake inspection". I am very upset with how this has been handled. Problem #2. After a passenger got out of the minivan from the front right seat, he shut the door and it did not latch. The problem was traced to the door weld to the car frame had failed. This appears to be a potential safety problem, and the service department advised that there had been several similar cases. However, chrysler refused to agree that the weld was a manufacturing defect and would not pay, in whole or in part, the cost of the repair. #3. A disagreeable odor is coming out of the airconditioning ducts, most strongly upon the first few minutes of operation. The service center claims that all they can do is mask the smell temporarily but it will come back. They have seen this with other vehicles as well. I am concerned if the source of the odor may represent harm to the health of the passengers.
Transmission blew out when going up on a ramp off the freeway at 50mph (18 nov 96). Taken vehicle to transmission shop for repairs. The 2nd time, had foot on pedal & vehicle did not go, then it suddenly accelerated.
While driving up a ramp at 25mph the transmission blew. Will be taken vehicle to dealer.
Consumer experience problems with the gears shifting if the vehicle is not warmed up. The 1 and 2 gears will stick when attempting to drive if the enigine is cold. Dealer has not been contacted.
You name it, it has broken. The rear wiper motor quit in the middle of use. When it rains and I turn right, the whole van just stops. Right now, can't turn right without constant noise and jerking. Have had the front axle replaced 4 times. Something keeps tearing it up. I was told motor mounts, but that is expensive to replace. I was also told the engine, the transmssion, the wheels. I get different stories from each person. Can't contact plymouth manufacturer. Car stalls between gears then jerks into next gear. People at dodge place where I bought van are not nice, and won't even look at vehicle without charging 50.00. They overcharge for everything. Wish the thing would blow up so I could get a different vehicle, and not lose so much money. Many, many problems with this year make and model. Know many people with exact problem. Manufacturer needs to replace at his cost!!! I do not know all the names of exact components to place on questionnaire to give more help. I would be happy to discuss this case with anyone.
When driving on an incline the vehicle will roll backwards with foot off the brake, just like it were a stick shift. Dealer contacted and aware of the problem, replaced the transmission and the problem still exists.
Transmission failure.
Transmission shifts rough, won't go backwards when put in reverse sometimes, has been worked on three times in on year and still does the same thing.
The transmission went out 3 times with 121,000. Dealer has replaced transmission.
Traveling about 40-50mph with cruise control on. Stepped on accelerator & nothing happened. Could hear the engine running. Vehicle started to slow down. Coasted to side of road. Had it towed. Was informed the transmission failed. This is the third (3) time this has happened. Chrysler paid for the first 2, but not for the 3rd one.
Transmission has failed 3 times; the first time at 55,000 miles, the second time at 62,000 miles, and the last time at 99,000 miles.
Transmission runs rough and shutters.
Multiple transmission failures - three replacements.
Transmission failure on several occasions.
Transmission failed.
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