1996 Plymouth Voyager transmission problems

Filed Jul 14, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 170,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 plymouth voyager. When starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal snapping noise heard from the vehicle. The contact shifted into drive; however, the vehicle would not move forward. When the shifter was placed in reverse, the vehicle would only move backwards but not forward. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to take the vehicle into the dealer for an estimate. The dealer advised the contact that they could not diagnose the vehicle over the phone and would need to inspect the vehicle to determine the exact cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000. Ma 09/22/15 the consumer also experienced a problem with the radiator and fan relay. Updated 09/24/15

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 Sep 6, 2005 · Transmission · 94,785 miles · OH

Dt: the left axle broke on 9-18-04. There was no warning before the left axle broke. The consumer was attempting to pull out from a stop light. The dealership was unable to determine the cause of the breakage. *ak

Filed May 20, 2005 · Transmission · 49,000 miles · MI

1.) 1996 plymouth grand voyager transmission failed at 49,000 miles while driving to work. 2.) had to pull over to the side of the road. 3.) had voyager towed to chrysler dealership in ypsilanti. Replaced transmission at the cost of $1700. Was told by person towing that he tows several voyagers a week for premature transmission failure. Transmission repair shop said that daimer- chrysler has a kit that they send out to repair these transmissions. This transmission problem should have been recalled and repaired by daimer-chrysler.

Filed Oct 25, 2004 · Electrical, Transmission · 75,230 miles · NY

Transmission leaking fluid. *bf the consumer was informed that the pin broke and damaged the transmission case. *sc the starter was replaced.

Filed Oct 6, 2004 · Transmission · SC

While driving, the vehicle suddenly stopped. After having it towed, it was discovered the transmission was defective. *jb the consumer stated that the transmission had a broke part.

Filed Oct 5, 2004 · Transmission · 56,000 miles · WI

1996 plymouth voyager needs 3rd transmission. *bf the first transmission lasted four years and five months and 56k miles. *sc

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Transmission · 57,382 miles · PA

On a family trip to north carolina, the transmission of our 1996 plymouth voyager lost third gear traveling in heavy traffic along I-95 south of richmond, va. Luckily my son was able to pull off the side of the road and travel a few miles without third gear to a chrysler repair shop. Since the shop was closed we had to rent a van to complete the trip and return on monday to find out what happened. The repairs were not covered under a warranty because chrysler gave me a 6 year/100,000 mile warranty. Although it has been 7 years since the purchase, the 57,300+ miles on the product does not reflect the 'minimum' mileage the transmission is good for. Needless to say we paid for the entire cost of the transmission repair as well as the cost of the rental cars needed to complete the trip and the cost of hotel rooms necessary to stay over night and to make a 350 mile return trip to pick up the van. The van was not driven extensively or driven harshly during the 7 years I have have owned it. There is absolutely no reason the transmission of this car should lose an entire gear this early its life espcially if the prodcut is sold as a reliable, family-safe vehicle. My question is what further actions can I take to seek reimbursment to defray the repair costs from the chrysler corporation? Please advise. Thank you. Linda l. Klinksiek

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 70,000 miles · MD

Engine light went on low compression in cylinder #5. Transmission was slipping took it to chrystler said the engine was misfiring, paid for tune up. One week later transmission went out.