1997 Plymouth Voyager: grinding or squealing brakes

7 of the 343 complaints about the 1997 Plymouth Voyager describe grinding or squealing brakes.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Grinding or squealing brakes by model year

1999
3
1998
5
1997
7
1996
11
1995
1
1994
7
1992
3
1990
1

What owners say

Filed Jun 24, 2004 · Transmission · 22,834 miles · CT

At 20 and 50k miles, the consumer noticed that while making a turn and placing the vehicle in reverse a grinding noise was heard. The vehicle would not shift into reverse. The dealership stated the transmission needed replacement. Vehicle is now on its third transmission. *la both transmission failure were due to a broken differential pin. A new transmission was placed in the vehicle at 22k and 55k miles by the dealer. The transmission was also flushed. *sc

Filed Aug 21, 2002 · Engine · FL

Tension pulley broke, causing vehicle to shut down. Vehicle cannot operate without tension pulley. Prior to vehicle malfunctioning, it started making a squeaking noise. Part has been replaced 6 times ,going 7 times. Dealer was aware and was inspecting ehicle. Please provide more information.

Filed Oct 25, 2001 · Brakes, Steering · CA

The brakes on my vehicle have gone out 6 times. The initial time was at 30,000 miles and every 10,000 miles since then. Each time the mechanics have looked futher and further into the problem and have now discovered it is the steeriing knuckle that locks the caliper and brake pad into the knuckle. It brake pad grinds into the knuckle causing pits into the medal of the knuckle and brake pads worn out every 10,000 miles. These are warranty covered parts that will be replaced by the warranty company if they are give a reason for this defect and defect is caused by a covered part. The dealer cannot explain what is causing the problem. Chrysler corporation has been informed and they will not get involved because the car was not fixed at the chrysler dealer every time. The warranty company advised me that this could be a design flaw with my particular vechicle and that chrysler should get out ther to look at the vehicle.

Filed Jun 10, 2000 · Brakes · ME

Consumer took car into dealer for a squeak. Mechanic noticed that the rotors were heat struck and pitted. They were not able to fix the rotors, they had to replace them. Rotors on jeeps from 96-99 had been recalled, possible that these chrysler rotors might be defective also. *ak

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Brakes · CA

The leak in wheel cylinder caused brakes to make grinding sound. Yh

Filed Jan 2, 1998 · Brakes · TN

Brake shoes and pads make grinding noise, replaced and still continue to make noise.

Filed Mar 21, 1997 · Brakes · NY

Vehicle has had a rubbing sound in the rear brakes. Six times dealer has attempted repairs, but the brakes continue to grind. The vehicle has also, on three ocaasions, lurged forward while driver's foot was firmly on brake pedal. Recently, the right rear brake has locked up.