1994 Plymouth Voyager transmission problems

Filed May 8, 2006 · Transmission · 202,000 miles · WA

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was purchased two weeks ago and the transmission failed. The transmission began to make a banging noise while driving at 50 MPH. When the vehicle was moved off the road and placed into park, the gear position indicator shifted out of park . However, the vehicle would not move in either direction. The dealership was contacted, and they determined the transmission needed to be replaced. According to the contact this transmission was notorious for its high rate of failure and poor quality. The contact felt the seller knew about these problems and failed to solve them. The consumer checked the internet and discovered there were over 1,000 irate people who had similar transmission problems. The manufacturer should acknowledge the problem and issue a recall. Updated on 05/30/2006.

Filed Sep 27, 2005 · Transmission · 181,000 miles · FL

Dt: the caller said that while driving transmission locked. He said that at 55 or 60 MPH and without warning the transmission l locked in first or second gear. The caller's vehicle lost speed and had to get off the road. He drove the vehicle at slow speeds to get to the dealer. Dealer and manufacturer offered no help for free.

Filed Apr 7, 2004 · Transmission · 103,214 miles · AR

While driving and turning to the left approximately at 15 MPH consumer heard a loud noise coming through the front end and vehicle stalled. Consumer engaged vehicle in park and turned off the engine.

Filed Oct 15, 2003 · Engine, Transmission · PA

Consumer had several problems with this vehicle: head gasket blew out/transmission failed, and anti coolant went inside the engine. Dealer notified.

Filed Oct 17, 2002 · Transmission · OR

Consumer states that the cv boots on the vehicle needs to be replaced for the second time, when turning there is a noise that comes from the front end. Contacted dealer

Filed Jan 10, 2002 · Transmission · FL

After starting engine and letting it run for awhile, then shifting to drive, vehicle will not go, instead engine would shutdown. Dealer could not indicate was the cause. Please provide more information.

Filed Aug 10, 2001 · Transmission · OH

The transmission was full of fluid, bottom parts melted together.

Filed Jun 4, 2001 · Transmission · NY

Intermittently vehicle will not go into gear. Dealer has inspected vehicle and replaced transmission.

Filed May 4, 2001 · Transmission · IL

Consumer's son was able to take vehicle out of park gear without a key, causing vehicle to roll from consumer's driveway into the yard, and forcing another vehicle to stop in order to avoid hitting van. *ak

Filed Jan 9, 2001 · Airbags, Brakes · MI

Engine head gaskets blewout 3 times, and engine heads cracked twice. Dealer claimed defect was due to radiator. *ak consumer first had problem with vechile leaking oil, dealer replaced the valve cover and head gasket, vehicle leaked again and dealer replaced the front cam and crankseal, vehicle leaked oil a third time and dealer replaced cam seal and pcv valve, dealer later found cracked cylinder head and scored piston and replaced both, vehicle then began to overheat, dealer stated it needed a new thermostat, however it overheated again and the cylinder head had cracked again, later dealer stated that the radiator was the source of the problem, that it was causing the engine to overheat and it caused cylinder head to crack, consumer stated that the temperature gauge never indicated any overheating except for the 2 times mentioned. Left axle replaced due to vibration, left axle shaft. Brake ligh ton, parking brake was sticking. Dealer replaced torque converter and leaking front pump in the transmission. Rotors were turned and dealer replaced brake pads due to brake wear. New dashboard installed. Repairs to airbag.