Tl* the contact owns a 1997 plymouth voyager. While traveling approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle erupted into flames. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and noticed that the engine was not running. The vehicle would not change gears and was coasted to the side of the road. The contact was able to extinguish the flames with a water hose from a residential home. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was waiting for a response to determine how the failure occurred and if the vehicle could be repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 98v185000 (child seat), 02v076000 (seat belts), and 02v293000 (air bags), but the contact not receive notification of the recalls to receive the repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 300,000.
The worst 1997 Plymouth Voyager problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Airbags64
- Engine56
- Transmission55
- Electrical43
- Fuel system37
- Brakes32
- Acceleration30
- Visibility19
- Lights18
- Seat belts17
- Steering17
- Suspension13
- Tires10
- Body9
- Seats8
- Locks2
Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Plymouth Voyager
Airbag light 35Adaptive cruise 29Transmission failure 19Wipers 16Stalling 14Headlights 11Fuel leak 8Fuel smell 8Grinding brakes 7Fire or smoke 7Overheating 7Seat belt 7Loss of power 6Tire blowout 6Brake failure 5Fuel gauge 5Jerking 5Won't shift 5
Recalls 6
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- On certain mini vans, the clockspring assembly may have been wound incorrectly during the vehicle assembly process.
- Risk
- This condition will manifest itself through illumination of the air bag warning lamp, and could eventually result in a driver's air bag open circuit, if the part is not replaced in a reasonable amount of time.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly on all vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. An extended lifetime warranty will also be placed on this component for all affected vehicles, regardless of mileage. Daimlerchrysler will also reimburse owners who have paid to have the clockspring replaced on their vehicles. Owner notification began november 18, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 02V293000 · Recall details
Seat belts: rear/other
- What is wrong
- On certain minivans, some trim material can loosen and drop into the rear outboard seat belt assembly, causing the seat belt to become inoperative.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the trim with foam blockers and inspect and replace all 3rd row seat belt assemblies. Owner notification began june 3, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 02V076000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: mini vans built with 3.3l and 3.8l engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel rail could result, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle fire.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a seal on the vehicle fuel rails to prevent external leakage of fuel from the fuel rail crossover tube, should the existing o-rings continue to degrade. Owner notification began on january 25, 2002. Due to the large quantity of vehicles involved in this campaign, the owner notification will be phased over the next several months. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 00V268000 · Recall details
Child seat
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with integrated child seats. The shoulder harness restraint on the integrated child seat can become difficult to extract when the safety belt latch plate becomes contaminated.
- Risk
- This can cause difficulty in releasing a child from the restraint.
- Remedy
- Dealers will clean the latch mechanism. An extender will be added to the emergency release anchor for the child seat safety belts so that the release clips are more visible and accessible to the operator in the event that the retractor mechanism can not be unlocked. In addition, an instructional owner's manual supplement card will be provided.
Recall number 98V185000 · Recall details
Tires: bead
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger minivans equipped with p215/65r15 goodyear conquest tires mounted on steel wheel. The tires can experience a sudden air pressure loss without warning.
- Risk
- Sudden tire failure could result in a loss of driver control of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the tires that were mounted on steel wheels.
Recall number 97V200000 · Recall details
Wheels: rim
- What is wrong
- The steel road wheels were damaged by the equipment used to match mount the wheel to the tire.
- Risk
- A score mark was made on the wheel, affecting the durability of the wheel.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace all road wheels (and full size spare tires) with new wheels.
Recall number 97V070000 · Recall details
See all 6 recalls for the 1997 Plymouth Voyager
Defect investigations
Rear seat belt malfunction
This investigation was opened january 16, 2002, based on seven reports alleging the third row seat belt retractors failed on certain 1997 and 1998 model year caravan and voyager vehicles.the reports indicated a tar like substance entered the retractor mechanism, thus causing the retractor to jam or bind.in this condition the seat belt is rendered inoperable, as the webbing cannot retract or be withdrawn from the retractors for use.recall scope:the affected vehicles are 1997 through 1999 dodge caravan, plymouth voyager, and chrysler town & contry built on a short wheel base chassis.the inclusive dates of production are june 1996 through october 31, 1999.recall remedy: daimlerchrysler dealers will replace the mastic sound barrier patches with foam blockers, as well as, inspect and replace all third row rear seat belt assemblies contaminated by the mastic patch.
PE02004
Air bag clockspring
There is no summary currently available
EA01007
Dc minivan fuel injector rail leak
There is no summary currently available
RQ00008
Post collision fuel system
EA99013
Post-collision fuel system integrity
There is no summary currently available
PE99010
Integrated child seat belt lockup
This investigation is closed.chrysler corporation has submitted a defect information report identifying a safety defect and outlining the proposed remedy.recall number 98v‑185 has been assigned to this safety recall.
EA97003
Integrated child seat belt lockup
Odi continues to receive complaints alleging latching/retractor mechanism problems.chrysler's assessment of the problem indicates that owners of the vehicles are not adhering to the cleaning requirements for the seat.the seat appears to malfunction if crumbs of food or beverage residue accumulates on the latching tongue in thewell located between the child's legs.odi has 19 complaints of retract lockup.seven of these complaints report cutting the straps to remove the child.two of the seven consumers allege the child was choking.chrysler reports 60 owner/field reports which indicated 19 harnesses were cut to remove the children.additional information is needed to fully assess the safety consequence of the alleged defect and to evaluate the chrysler corporation's rational for not conducting a safety recall campaign.
SQ96016
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Plymouth Voyager 140
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty
- Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs
- Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts
- Use of Aftermarket Parts
- Valve Body
- Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum
- Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum
- Pop/tick sound in steering wheel area
- Cosmetic corrosion or perforation at upper strut tower/s usually between the strut and upper load path...
- Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum
1997 Plymouth Voyager fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4‑cyl | FWD | 16-18 | 23 | 19-20 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | FWD | 17 | 22 | 19 |
| 3.3L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16 | 22 | 18 |
What 1997 Plymouth Voyager owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 pylmouth voyager. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000 and the current mileage was 141,321. Updated 10/02/14*lj the consumer stated the fuel filter leaked and rubber o-ring could cause a fire. The manufacturer did not offer any assistance. Updated 3/9/15
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 plymouth voyager. The contact stated that the instrument panel lighting would not illuminate and the gauges failed to operate. The failure recurred intermittently. The manufacturer was not made aware pf the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 plymouth voyager. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. The contact was able to safely stop the vehicle and upon examining the vehicle, the contact noticed that one of the fuel tank straps had fractured due to corrosion. The contact applied a temporary strap as a remedy. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 175,000.
After starting vehicle, stepped on brake pedal, pedal went to floor. Leak was at corroded portion of rear steel brake line. Fortunately, failure occurred before shifting into gear. This was second occurrence of corroded steel brake line. First occurrence was 1 year ago. Both failures occurred while in driveway before shifting into gear. Pretty lucky!
After starting vehicle, stepped on brake pedal, pedal went to floor. Leak was at corroded portion of front steel brake line. Fortunately, failure occurred before shifting into gear.
Strut towers are corroded to the point you can see through the top off the strut tower halfway around the top. There is numerous complaints of this and if I had not been informed of this it would have lead to a failure of the strut support. I am concerned that this has not been addressed previously. I called the manufacture and they are aware of the problem although they are not willing to repair it at their costs. Please just do a search of the internet. You will find this is a issue that requires immediate attention in order to save lives or injuries.
I was heading north on scenic highway, north of creighton in pensacola fl doing 50 in a 45 MPH zone. Suddenly I heard a very loud bang and the right front tire had a blowout. I managed to stop, change the tire and return it to sears. The writeup man said the right side of the goodyear weatherhandler ls tire probably got an air bubble between the inside and outside of the sidewall and that caused the tire to blow outward, from its sidewall. I got credit for the 3 remaining tires and bought 4 michelins.
Recall notice for clockspring on a 1997 plymouth voyager. *nj the consumer had the recall work done prior to receiving the notice. Recall 02v293000
To whom it may concern my name is katie olson I drive a 1997 plymouth voyager van with the built in car seats. That is what sold me the van I thought they would be safer for my children. Last week I took my kids to the park and I went to release the belt and it retracted to my two year old daughters neck. I could not get it off of here I had to cut it off after a half hour of trying to loosen it. It was so tight I couldn't put my finger between her throat and the belt. This has never happened before but I talked to a lawyer and they told me to contact you. Thank you for your time.
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Questions about the 1997 Plymouth Voyager
Is the 1997 Plymouth Voyager reliable?
Owners have filed 343 complaints about the 1997 Plymouth Voyager, close to a typical Voyager model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Plymouth Voyager?
Airbags, with 64 complaints, typically around 95,000 miles. Next is engine (56).
How many recalls does the 1997 Plymouth Voyager have?
6 recalls, covering air bags, seat belts and fuel system, gasoline.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Plymouth Voyager airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 02V293000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Plymouth Voyager have bad airbags?
The Plymouth Voyager model years with the most airbags complaints are 1996 (134 complaints), 1994 (90 complaints) and 1995 (72 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1997 Plymouth Voyager get?
Official estimates for the 1997 Plymouth Voyager range from 18 to 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.4L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 16-18 city and 23 highway.
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