Automatic transmission failed. Vehicle slips out of gear at high speed and then shift and sticks in first under 40 MPH. Several electrical problems mainly with ignition. Ignition has been replaced several times.
1993 Plymouth Voyager: complete transmission failure
27 of the 615 complaints about the 1993 Plymouth Voyager describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 27
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 13 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
At approximately 44,000 miles automatic transmission had to be replaced under a manufacturer's warranty. Just recently, automatic transmission failed again while attempting to park. A private mechanic has examined vehicle, and determined that transmission needed to be replaced again with 91,000 total miles on vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Multiple transmission failures - three replacements.
Transmission failure on several occasions.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket
- Subject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket
- Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (TRS) tt
- Subject on delayed transaxle engagement
- Information on 41TE/42LE service information
- Condition with tranaxle shudder during a 3RD gear to 3RD gear partial emcc ( electronically modulated...
- Concerns with 41TE/42LE transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift
- Vehicle shudder during torque converter emcc (lock up) operation/diagnostic trouble code 38
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1993 Plymouth Voyager transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1993 Plymouth Voyager?
27 of 615 owner complaints about the 1993 Plymouth Voyager (4%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Plymouth Voyager?
There are 0 recalls and 13 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1993 Plymouth Voyager
ABS 98Brake failure 52Seat belt 28Wipers 25Stalling 24Power steering loss 18Loss of power 14No deployment 10Fire or smoke 8Won't shift 8Door locks 6Airbag light 5Jerking 5Sudden acceleration 5
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