1997 Plymouth Voyager suspension problems

Filed Aug 29, 2010 · Body, Suspension · 126,000 miles · WI

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.

Filed Jun 12, 2006 · Suspension, Transmission · 124,000 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle would not transition to a higher gear and would not reach a speed of more than 5mph. The vehicle was towed to a service dealer who replaced the transmission. The day the transmission was repaired the vehicle began to make a clicking sound and was taken to a local mechanic who determined the axel needed to be replaced. Last week, while driving 35pmh on an exit ramp, a loud popping noise was heard. After stopping at a stop sign, the vehicle failed to move forward while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where the driver side tie rod end was replaced.

Filed Aug 15, 2005 · Suspension · 9,000 miles · NY

Front strut towers rusted out on my 1997 grand voyager, se , mini van.

Filed Apr 13, 2005 · Suspension · 85,000 miles · PA

Took vehicle to garage twice for noises in from end. Mechanic found rusting at front drivers strut tower and cracked metal from at least one of the bolts to the center of the tower. Mechanic said he had seen this before. Also said he has had a number of caravans with noisy front ends that he has not found the cause of noise, and has had chrysler dealer ask him if he found a solution to the noise front end problem. Found others on the web with same problem. Canada has some sort of agreement with daimeler to inspect. Seems to me this is a potential safety issue that is hidden to most owners.

Filed Feb 10, 2005 · Suspension · 90,000 miles · MI

Strut tower rusting out. This could lead to loss of control of the van.

Filed Apr 22, 2004 · Suspension · 90,000 miles · MI

On my 1997 plymouth mini van a crack has occured on the left front strut tower. This is the only place on the van that has rusted. I have had the van in for service serveral times for front end alignments and the last time for a safety inspection. It took my husband pointing thisout to the dealership before they noticed it. They imediately said it was a safety concern! But do not want to cover the repair. Upon further investigation we found that my brothers 1998 minivan has the exact same defect. I cant believe that we are the only two? When I checked your site other are listed for cosmetic rust in this location and clunking sounds?

Filed Sep 9, 2003 · Suspension · 00

Consumer took vehicle to dealer for the regular maintenance, and found out that the springs were protruding and rusting from the struts. If the spring failed vehicle would fall. Consumer said that this was not normal.

Filed Jul 2, 2002 · Suspension · MI

Van shakes very hard while driving. Vehicle has been checked by dealer with no resolution.

Filed Jan 7, 2002 · Suspension, Tires · NY

Tires had been wearing out, and aligment had not corrected problem. Please provide more information.

Filed Apr 4, 2000 · Brakes, Suspension · MD

While driving at approx. 65 MPH, a vibration was noted from under the vehicle. Shortly thereafter, when attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal went to the floor, and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. Driver pulled into the median on us 15, and the grass and mud slowed the wehicle to a stop. Dealer was unable to replicate the problem, and denied any history of similar problems.