1996 Plymouth Voyager steering problems

Filed Feb 2, 2017 · Airbags, Steering · 109,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 plymouth voyager. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated while driving and the cruise control and horn failed to function. In addition, when making a turn, there was a flapping noise in the steering wheel that caused the clock spring to fail. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

Filed Apr 15, 2008 · Brakes, Engine · 68,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chrysler voyager. After purchasing the vehicle, the defogger failed to operate normally. The driver had to stop the vehicle in order to clean the windows. There have been several failures with the vehicle since it was purchased. The engine was rebuilt and the serpentine belt was replaced on five occasions. The steering was replaced incorrectly by a dealer and was authorized by the manufacturer to be replaced. The brakes and the heating system were replaced under the extended warranty; however, the brakes were replaced four times. The contact was charged $100 per visit. Invoices are available if needed. A complaint was also filed with the state attorney general. The contact is disabled and aware of the safety risk involved in the numerous vehicle failures. On march 27, 2008, the dealer replaced the manifold and cylinder. On april 14, 2008, while making a right turn at approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel locked. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer. The dealer stated that they really care about their customers and would be willing to do a buyout. The powertrain was unknown. The failure mileage was 68,000 and current mileage was 80,995.

Filed Nov 2, 2005 · Brakes, Steering · 63,320 miles · OH

Dt: the contact stated there were several safety defects within vehicle. The service dealer attempted to repair the vehicle numerous times. There was a problem with the defrosting system, the air conditioning belt, heater core, and heater blower, they were all replaced. The replacement of these parts did not solve the defrosting problem. The steering column shook while driving at normal speeds. The dealer has not been able to diagnose the source of the steering vibration. There was a squeaking noise in the brakes. The dealer said this was normal because the vehicle was not in use for a long period of time. The dealer indicated the noise would end with normal use, but the noise continued. *ak updated 12/7/2005 -

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Steering · 33,000 miles · IL

The seals on the plymouth voyager air compressor erode during routine use and can cause the compressor to seize resulting in the powered steering system locking up. There is no mention of this problem or its remedy in the plymouth maintenance manuals and it is virtually undetectable by routine maintenance of the vehicle. Serious accidents may result from loss of power steering.

Filed Feb 13, 2003 · Airbags, Engine · 52,046 miles · MI

The belt tensioner failed, there was a recall on the clock spring which had broken, the transaxle pan side converter and the steering pump had rusted.*scc

Filed Apr 9, 2002 · Steering · MS

Steering wheel would momentarily lock up when making turns. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Aug 24, 2001 · Engine, Steering · PA

Tensioner snaps off while driving and vehicle loses power steering and belts. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated this was a difficult part to check.*ak consumer stated that serpentine belt and/or tensioner have failed repeatedly, this is the 3rd failure of this system in less than 3 years.

Filed Aug 16, 2001 · Airbags, Electrical · MD

Due to failure of clock spring, unable to use horn and airbag inoperative-safety compromised. This part was on the news as a problem but not a recall yet! Cost $345.oo to fix. This system should not fail.

Filed May 8, 2001 · Engine, Fuel system · MI

Front motor mount very bad and engine rocks back and forth and sometimes jerks when coming to a stop. Heater doesn't work on all setting for air. Steering bad, knocks on rough streets and makes bad noise when turning the steering wheel. Smell fuel inside of the vehicle when putting fuel in the tank and sometime smell it when regualar driving.

Filed Nov 21, 2000 · Engine, Steering · TX

Power steering went out when driving through mudd puddles at 40 MPH or in car wash. Taken to dealer, belt had come off. Repaired it, but had no answer why it happened. This has happened lots of times. Also, windshield wipers came on while driving, switch has been replaced 5 times. *ak the main belt failed. The water pump failed. The transmission was leaking. The A/C compressor went out burning on freeway.