1998 Plymouth Voyager body problems

Filed May 25, 2011 · Body, Suspension · 140,000 miles · IL

1989 plymouth voyager left and right front towers are consumed by corrosion exposing the mcpherson strut assemblies and severely weakening the load bearing structure causing serious risk of strut tower failure as on or both struts will penetrate into the engine compartment causing the front of the vehicle to drop to the ground. Should such failure occur while the vehicle is in motion at highways speeds, loss of vehicle control will result, causing serious injury or death. This is a known defect covered by chrysler corporation in a technical service bulletin (tsb) labeling the problem as merely cosmetic.

Filed Jul 7, 2010 · Body · 57,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 plymouth voyager. While the vehicle was being serviced by a local mechanic who stated that the under carriage had deteriorated due to rust. An authorized dealer confirmed the diagnosis. The contact called the manufacturer and was unable to speak with anyone. The approximate failure and current mileages were 57,000. Updated 09/24/10. *lj updated 09/24/10

Filed May 10, 2010 · Body, Electrical · 68,000 miles · WI · 1 injury

The heat changes from hot to A/C by itself, the rear defrost don't work all the time, the back wipers go on by then self with different delays,,, , stays on defrost, and the strut tower are very poor shape, never saw strut towers rust like this on any other van or car but this one..1998 plymouth voyager...also all this stuff wrong with it and the check engine like don't go on...very bad van to have.

Filed Oct 13, 2009 · Body, Suspension · 100,000 miles · OH

Front driver side strut tower rusted out and front tire falling off car.

Filed Aug 5, 2008 · Body · 139,397 miles · VT

Failure to pass inspection w/o repair as a safety issue 1998 plymouth voyager driver's side strut tower cap rust through.

Filed Jul 6, 2008 · Body · 61,000 miles · WI

The strut tower is rusting very bad and about to break off. This is a very big danger for my wife and four kids.. I first notice the rust 2 weeks after we bought this 1998 plymouth voyager, and the dealer would not fix it. It been 3.5 years know and there are holes we can see though. Not very good. I also noticed the van is about 1/2" lower to the ground from the side the rust is bad. The only had 62,000 mile ib it when we noticed the rust. There should be a recall. Shops told me every 1998 plymouth voyager they see has got the same problem.

Filed Jun 22, 2006 · Body · 115,000 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated that the left front strut tower of the vehicle appeared to have an unusual amount of rust on top. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop on 12/28/04 who determined it would have to be replaced and that it was a common problem on this model. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop on 02/18/05 for replacement of front struts, rear shocks, and wheel alignment. The repair shop noticed that the right front strut tower was also rusted and would need to be replaced. Updated 8/9/2006 - rust was first observed by and independent repair shop may 6, 2004.

Filed Feb 4, 2006 · Body · 162,000 miles · MI

1998 plymouth minivan. Structure rusted through on left front strut tower. The problem was caught when there was approx. 90% rust through. A pothole hit or just severe braking could have had catastrophic results. Chrysler advises that they will do nothing but say sorry. Is this a chronic problem ??

Filed Oct 10, 2005 · Body · ME

While having a new battery installed on our 1998 plymouth voyager, we were shown that the strut tower is rusting and cracked on the top. Subsequent examination by other mechanics shows that the rusting started in the top plate and worked its way down to the second plate, which is not as bad. The comment we keep hearing a lot of is, " I've never seen anything like this." yet one of our neighbors who has the dodge version, same year, also has the same problem. I am wondering if you have heard of anything like this with these vans and/or if this could be a problem with them that is just showing up now.

Filed Oct 5, 2005 · Body, Suspension · WI

1998 plymouth voyager - strut is pushing through the strut tower on the driver's side. Excessive rust. Hasn't failed yet, but failure is imminent and would be very dangerous.