While driving at 35 MPH vehicle the vehicle overheated and the check engine light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who determined that the radiator had sprung a leak. The water and coolant from the radiator leaked into the transmission destroying it. *ak
1997 Plymouth Voyager engine complaints
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While driving on the highway consumer heard a slapping noise from the engine. Dealership indicated that the belt broke off the edge, and the belt tensioner needed to be replaced. Also, dealer indicated that this was a common problem with these vehicles.
Intermittently when making a turn vehicle stalled without warning. Dealership has serviced the vehicle several times, and replaced parts . Then, ran a diagnostic test, but no failure was found.
Faulty lifters in my 1997 plymouth voyager allows oil to be lost through the tail pipe.
Engine camshaft broke - engine could not run - only two cylinders functional - other four cylinders not functioning due to broken camshaft . No signs of engine over heating engine only had 82,400 miles.
The consumer has experience the following: noise coming from the rear brakes, noise when starting the engine/uneven idle, the check engine light had come on/burned #5 exhaust valve-removed head/replaced valve/reassembled engine, the engine is knocking/internal rod knocking-engine had an oil leak/replaced gasket & the rear main seal is leaking (the vehicle is going thru 2-3 quarts per month), and when engaging in gear, the engine moves hard. Scc
Head gasket is leaking oil from underneath vehicle. Please provide additional information. Ts.
This auto has a numerous/expensive repairs, we have not been notified of recalls for this car. Help what do we do? Dt
The consumer stated while driving and with no warning, the vehicle jerked, the engine light had come on, and the consumer heard a loud knocking noise. The dealer was notified. Ts. Scc
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.
Tensioner broke , and serpentine belt fell off, causing the vehicle to stall out. Dealer contacted.
Head gasket failure caused replacement of radiator. No response from manufacturer. Tsb 09-05-98 issued novemeber 6, 1998.
Belt that hook motor to engine keeps coming off. Took vehicle to dealer, and had replaced belt. But, problem still exists.
Consumer states 15 minutes after the vehicle was parked, the engine caught fire (claim # 13-7440-839).
Consumer states vehicle caught on fire in the engine area (claim # 13-7512-010).
We brought the vehicle in thinking it was just an oil leak, only to find out that it was a blown head gasket. The mechanics showed us the actual part and recommended we file complaint. In their opinion, clearly a factory defect. This is a 1997 plymouth voyager with only 41,000 miles!
My plymouth voyager was pouring oil profusely. Upon taking it to a dealership service dept., I discovered I had to replace the head gasket, cam seals, and exhaust manifold, just 1900k out of my extended warranty. 3 days later a knocking noise was heard, upon taking back to dealership they said it was the timing belt, pulley, and tensioner this time. Upon questioning them whether this malfunction could have been the result of their previous work, they responded they did not have to touch these parts in the previous repair. I in turn called an independent garage who confirmed for me that these parts in fact had to be removed. Due to my mistrust of this dealership I took this second problem to the independent garage. They informed me of a problem with the plymouth neon head gasket failure, and that I had the same engine in my plymouth voyager, only difference was mine has a metal plate and the neon's have a plastic plate on top. I looked this problem up, and it is huge for the plymouth neons, so I called chrysler to request some assistance, and currently have been turned down. Since this is one and the same engine, and since chryler extended the warranty up to 5 years/1000,000km, I feel they should at least try to assist a loyal customer of their products. The repair bill for just the replacement of head gasket, cam seals, and manifold totaled $1002.19 with labor included. This was ridiculous, and way too costly.
While driving transmission began slipping, a crack was found in the radiator divider between the transmission fluid cooling loop and the radiator water, this ruined the transmission as well as the radiator, the replacement radiator was made with thicker metal, consumer feels it is thoughtless to run transmission fluid through a water-filled radiator knowing that any flaw or crack in the dividing wall between the two elements could ruin the transmission.
Ibought the car in feburaury. I brought it back in 3 days with the the van making a noise in it they replaced the serpentene belt. I no longe herd the noise for a little while. When I bought it I was told they would fix the A/C I would have to bring it back in to fix it. I brought it back and they said it was fixed nd it only worked for the drive half way home. I then brought it back for four days while theytook aparrt the dash board and replaced the evaporator. I checked to see if the A/C worked and it did but I turned off due to little gas in the tank. The next time I used it was in april to go to the beach wth friends. It worked going up there and then on the way back it was not working and my van over heated. I then brought it to them and asked them to look at it. They then rigged a fuse to the clutch to keep the fan on at all times so it would not over heat. I felt that they were going to charge me fr it to be repaired for this time it was after the 30 day warranty so there for I was waiting to see if I could get money together to fix it. I then stated having problems with it over heating so I called them afte another mechaniclooked at it and said it was a fire waiting tohappen and things were not put in correctly, he even told them and thy told him to tell me to make an appt. So I called and they told me they could not get it until wed. I explained I had to go out of town and that it was a fire hazard. I then asked if I could bring it in to have him look att it an he said no it would be wed. I tried to have them lok and see if they could come up with a game plan. I then called them yesteday and he said I refusedto bring it inand that is not te case. I told him I was going to bring it to you and e said go a head and then hung up on me.I then called back talked to the owner and he listened temporarly until I told him I used the A/C once he then said I was being dishonest and then at that point I told him he has no right calling me a lier .
Headgasket started leaking at 48951 miles in april 2000. Head gasket was replaced on january 4, 2001. Company admitted that they had a problem with head gaskets on this model.
Engine started to leak oil.then, took vehicle to dealer where they found out oil was coming from engine head gasket, and at once was replaced.
Belt tensioner device replaced 5 times.
Serpentine belt froze/came off and vehicle shut off suddenly without prior notice. Serpentine belt came off 11 times. Dealership was aware of problem.
Pleas help us we lost 11serpentine belts. On the 6th belt I lost conpleat power steering and ripped olner nerve in elbow wile turning.
Has oil leaking form the head gasket. Dealer has agreed to fix it once the consumer pays $200 deductible. Vehicle was purchased 3 months ago.
Engine head gasket had failed, causing engine to lose power on the freeway. Also,there was a complete loss of coolant. Vehicle overheated & battery had failed. Timing belt tensioner & timing belt had excessive wear & needed replacing.
The engine locked up on me while driving. The oil pressure light came on and before I had the chance to pull over the engine locked up. According to the owner's manual the warning light will come on for 4 minutes then go off. My engine locked up before the warning signal went off indicating that I had less than 4 minutes to respond. Daimler chrysler has agreed to pay one half of the repairs costs, however, I feel that the oil screen in the oil pan became clogged as a result of mechanical failure. I have maintained my vehicle according to the owners manual. I feel that this engine design is defective and would like for daimler chrysler to stand behind thier product by completely paying for the new engine that I had to have. I firmly believe that a 1997 plymouth voyager with only 53,865 miles should not need a new engine, when the van has been properly driven and maintained.
Engine head gasket failure, resulting in oil leak.
Torque converter failed, had to rebuild transmission & replace torque converter to a tune of $1340.08. Head gasket blew and had to be replaced to a tune of $ 810.96.
Since the late winter of 97/98, the vehicle in question has suffered occasional inexplicable stalls. Usually they would occur when the engine was warm and the car had come to a routine stop (e.g. Red light). The car would then stall. More alarmingly, on several occasions it has stalled while moving in traffic creating a potentially dangerous situation. The car has been returned to the dealer for correction over a half dozen times. Twice the "co-pilot" was installed. The dealer has been unable to recreate or diagnose the problem. Their only suggestions have been to switch to a lower octane fuel and to use only a single key on the keychain. Neither ceased the problem. Subsequently they have only continued to say, bring it back. In the interim, a potentially tragic hazard continues to exist. Please advise as to any alternatives. The primary driver is my wife, patricia flynn, work # 617‑424‑0665.
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