When driving there is a cracking noise and when hitting bumps there is more noise intermittently. Dealer contacted numerous times, attempted to repair the vehicle, replaced the sway bar cushion and bushing, and problem still exists. *ak brakes were making noise from the rear due to shoe and lining, brake assembly failure. Rear right or left brake drum worn out. There is a driping noise from engine due to tensioner/pulley failure.
1996 Plymouth Voyager engine complaints
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A single cam shaft lobe out of 14 lobes excessively wore.
Tensioner pulley on serpentine belt system of engine has failed twice since I have owned this vehicle. First failure was at approximately 30,000 miles. Pulley had seized on its bearings, and stopped turning. The failure forced the serpentine belt to run continuously against a non-rotating member of the belt drive train. This failure did not cause the belt to break, however it did cause premature wear on the belt. If the failure had not been detected, the belt would have broken due to fatigue and heat related stress, causing loss of power steering assist, and power brake assist, as well as loss of engine water pump function, and loss of alternator function. Dealer replaced the pulley assembly at approx 30,000 miles. The replacement subsequently failed somewhere prior to reaching 54,000 miles, and failed in the same manner -- it seized on its bearings and stopped turning. Dealer again replaced pulley assembly. Two failures of the same subassembly indicates to me that this particular component has an inherent design flaw. Undetected failure of this part can lead to sudden loss of the serpentine belt which will cause instant loss of power steering assist and power brake assist, either of which can lead to a serious accident.
A single cam shaft lobe out of 14 lobes excessively wore out.
Consumer is haviing a problem with smelling gas fumes in the car while driving, when vehicle is parked, and upon exiting the vehicle. Dealer has been contacted.
Service engine light came on. Performed drbiii diagnostic procedures 13iscp. Found #6 exhaust valve leaking, inserted oil in cylinder compression only increased by 10 psi, ring seal good, front cylinder head must be removed to determine exact problem with valve. The above was done by hall chrysler-plymouth, 529 virginia beach blvd., virginia beach, va 23451 (757) 428-1243. Vehicle was taken to greenbrier chrysler-plymouth for repair. It has been in the shop for two days, november 9-10, 1998. Expected completion on november 11, 1998. Is this a common problem? Could this be a dangerous problem?
Transmission failed/ engine stalls.
Was fueling vehicle noticed heavy leakage after fueling from tank. The 1st time took to dealer & was toldit was head gasket. Mechanic replaced the head gasket. The leaking fuel problem has reappeared.
While traveling the vehicle dies out without indications. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.
Battery failed.
While driving 60-70 MPH vehicle will shut down for no reason. Engine check light comes on. Also computer and ignition coil have been changed. Problem remains.
Engine stalls, idles rough, and hesitates.
While driving at 50 MPH engine shuts down, causing the vehicle to stall. Please provide details.
The vehicle overheats when the cooling hose becomes inoperative. Dealer can't get the part because it is on national back order.
Serpentine belt tensioner bolts broke.
Engine fan failed engine to overheat.
Engine stalls/cuts off. In addition, transmission failed.
Consumer pulled out from stop light and was driving approximately 15 MPH when the serpentine tension pulley broke. Consumer lost control of steering, and the anti-lock brakes failed. There was little to no manual braking when applied. Consumer's vehicle was towed to laurel chrysler-plymouth garage on eisenhower blvd. Johnstown, pa. (814‑266‑2345) where vehicle was purchased. Dealer fixed vehicle free of charge to consumer and returned on september 23, 1997.
Intermittent stalling; also engine check light goes on sporadically.
Engine failure.
Vehicle stalls while driving. Vehicle has been taken to dealer, but problem has not been corrected or found.owner is very concerned for safety.
The rear view mirror fell off windshield.
While driving vehicle stalled for no reason. This has occurred five times. Dealer cannot duplicate problem. Owner is very concerned for safety.
Intermittent stalling due to defective engine timing gear and chain.
Timing gear failed, causing vehicle to stall/die.
Gas tank replaced under recall, however fuel gauge not changed to new tank, causing tank to run out of gas while registering 1/4 tank.
Driving at a speed of 45mph, heard a noise under the hood, engine belt broke, causing a loss of power.
When driving and applying force to the brake pedal consumer noted excessive noise from the rear supension, consumer contacted the dealer, the dealer cut down the rear drum; also, the tail pipe rusted out.
Engine: when driving down freeway and coming onto a turn at 45 degree angle wheel locks up and engine completely dies..have taken in for repairs but can't duplicate problem.
Timing chain failed.
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