1996 Plymouth Voyager suspension problems

Filed Aug 7, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 116,250 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 plymouth voyager. Since november of 2003, the transmission has been replaced three different times. After purchasing a brand new transmission, it failed again the very same day and needed to be replaced again. The contact has had the top half of the engine rebuilt. The vehicle is stuck in drive and will not hold fluid. The front windshield wipers activate without a power surge in the vehicle. In addition, the rear bolts keep coming out of the shocks. The contact has taken the vehicle to have the bolts tightened three or four times. The engine is ticking and smoking. The serpentine belt slips off if it gets even slightly wet from snow or rain. The check engine light sporadically flashes on and off or constantly remains illuminated. The air conditioner was completely serviced; however, it cannot be used because of the transmission failure. The current mileage was 155,000 and failure mileage was 116,250. Update 09/10/08 *cw updated 09/15/08.

Filed Nov 18, 2007 · Engine, Suspension · 116,250 miles · NY

I own a 1996 plymouth voyager and on this min van the wipers act very erratic. They work when they want. Sometimes they won't shut off and other times they will not come on at all or stop right in the middle of your view. I also have an issue with the serpentine belts popping off the drive line leaving you with no power steering or power brakes and completely disables the vehicle. I also experience issues with the rear shocks. The bolts come loose and detaches the rear shick from the van leaving it quite uncontrollable while driving. All 3 issues happens on many occasions. All 4 of these defects make this van very dangerous to drive or travel with. Currently my van is sitting in my drive with a bad transmission. I have owned the van for 5 years now and in 5 years I have blown 3 transmissions.

Filed May 1, 2006 · Suspension · 138,800 miles · MI

Front strut tower corrosion perforating attachment surface on 1996 chrysler grand voyager. Attachment point deteriorates causing the front suspension to collapse making the vehicle unable to steer causing collision with another vehicle or object unavoidable.

Filed Feb 27, 2006 · Suspension · MN

This is no events leading up to this yet. I own a 1996 plymouth voyager se, the strut towers on both driver and passenger side under the hood are rusting out. The tower have not been replaced yet due to chrysler telling me the parts for the fix are back ordered, and they do not know when the parts will be available. If one of struts where to come through, god knows what might happen. This seems to be affecting 96-00 caravans and voyagers, personally seen it and on-line forums. I have had different 96 and 97 with the same problem, have since sold them.

Filed May 17, 2004 · Suspension · KY

While driving a loud noise was heard from the rear. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that both front upper ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion.

Filed Apr 23, 2004 · Suspension · OH

Vehicle was taken to the dealer for regular maintenance, and technician determined that both strut towers were rusted to the point that it was unsafe to drive the vehicle. Dealer notified.

Filed Apr 19, 2004 · Suspension · NY

Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection, and mechanic determined that strut tower housing corroded.

Filed Oct 1, 2003 · Suspension · 120,000 miles · MI

The consumer stated the strut towers were rusted. Dealer notified.*ak

Filed Oct 1, 2003 · Suspension · WI

In april 2003, the vehicle was taken to an auto body shop for maintenance on the air conditioning. The mechanic noticed the strut towers were rusting. The consumer then took the vehicle to chrysler, who stated the problem was not normal. The consumer called the manufacturer, who would not cover any of the cost. *ak

Filed May 27, 2003 · Suspension · MN

While having a routine oil change, the mechanic notice that the stabilizer bar was snapped in half.