There are instances where I am out and about and after returning the my vehicle I go in and when I start the vehicle it will start and shut itself off. Seems to happens when I use it frequently or on hotter days. Also the panel inside the car that tells you your speed the gas you have the gears all that stuff will stop functioning but the car will still be drivable. That will have I's own time when it too decides when it wants to work and when it will work. These do not happen at the same time. They happen separately. At first I thought it was an alarm issues locking the vehicle but it happens even when the alarm is used properly. Then at a later time the vehicle will start and work as it had once before. Vehicle runs great it just occasionally will not turn on. I took it to the mechanic and they say it is an electrical issue. I got a second opinion and that mechanic also told me it was a electrical issue. Neither mechanic does electrical work. One stated there are so many codes he did not know what to tell me and so he gave me the vehicle back. And said it is working fine now. And that is where when it comes to the electrical parts failing the mechanics want the vehicle when it is not functioning. When they get to it it is fine therefore feel it is best to just leave it at that. I bought the vehicle like this it happened the second day. Then mechanic fixed what he thought was a lose wire. But it continues to happen I have had to have the vehicle towed 5 to eight times with a few of those resulting in the vehicle starting removing from tow or right before going on tow. I usually just go pick up the vehicle at a later time when it has time to rest. I go back and start it as if nothing has happened. Only when starting the vehicle never while driving. The gadgets are the ones that stop working while driving and sometimes when I start the vehicle they are not functioning.
The worst 1999 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.
- Airbags65
- Engine52
- Transmission41
- Electrical36
- Brakes29
- Suspension19
- Acceleration16
- Steering16
- Fuel system12
- Seat belts10
- Body9
- Lights6
- Visibility6
- Seats5
- Locks4
- Tires3
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Plymouth Voyager
Airbag light 37Adaptive cruise 16Transmission failure 10No deployment 8Power steering loss 7Fire or smoke 6Loss of power 6Jerking 5Stalling 5
Recalls 4
Air bags
- What is wrong
- On certain minivans, the driver's air bag may become disabled due to a failure of the clockspring, which is located in the hub of the steering wheel.
- 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 covered vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. For those vehicles with more than 70,000 miles, daimlerchrysler will offer an extended lifetime warranty under which it will replace the clockspring at no charge if it fails. Daimlerchrysler will also reimburse owners who have paid to have the clockspring replaced on their vehicles. The recall began on october 12, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 04V480000 · 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
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: mini vans built for fleet sales only. The headlamp module does not identify the park lamp as "drl" as requirement of fmvss 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Risk
- These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 108.
- Remedy
- All fleet owners/operators will be mailed non-removable decals with the required "drl" letters.
Recall number 99V116000 · Recall details
See all 4 recalls for the 1999 Plymouth Voyager
Defect investigations
Driver air bag clockspring failure
The driver air bag clockspring can develop an open-circuit condition resulting in nonfunctional driver-side frontal air bag, horn, cruise control (if equipped), and/or steering wheel radio control (if equipped).in its october 5, 2004 letter to the federal safety agency, daimlerchrysler stated that it will conduct a safety recall and replace the clockspring assembly on all my 1998.5-2000 daimlerchrysler minivans, built between march 1998 and august 2000, with 70,000 miles or less.it will also provide a lifetime warranty for this component on my 1998.5-2000 minivans, regardless of mileage.the details of the corrective action are described in daimlerchrysler's letter (see recall no. 04v‑480).the agency believes that further expenditure of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists with respect to those vehicles covered only by the lifetime warranty.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see page 2 for additional information.
EA04013
Driver air bag clockspring failure
Complaints report air bag warning light illuminates, and this may be accompanied with a non-functioning horn and/or cruise control (if equipped).this is indicative of an open-circuit clockspring failure (results in non-functioning driver's air bag), similar to the failure condition that was the subject of daimlerchrysler's recall of model year 1996-1998.5 minivans (recall no. 02v‑293).this recall query has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea04-013).
RQ04001
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
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Plymouth Voyager 105
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number
- 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...
1999 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 | 18 | 24 | 20 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 |
| 3.3L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16 | 22 | 18 |
| 3.8L 6‑cyl | FWD | 15 | 22 | 18 |
| Electric motor Electric 70 mi range | FWD | 37 | 33 | 35 MPGe |
What 1999 Plymouth Voyager owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My car turned off while at a stop light twice, then on another occassion we were slowing down to make a right hand turn into the mall parking lot, it was hard to control but when it came to astop I turned the egnition on and it started again. I took it to lithia dodge here in corpus christi,tex oct. 21st and they have not found the problem yet, it remains in the shop and today is oct. 25th 2015.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 plymouth voyager. The contact stated that fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,200.
I started engine put it in gear (drive) stepped on gas went about 40mph and I noticed the speedometer was not working and the needle was still at 0. I had to stop the vehicle put it in park turn it off turn it on again put it in drive and then it would work again. Every now and then this would happen, and is very annoying not knowing how fast I am going.
Took a right turn out of parking lot.heard a groaning noise and the car wavered a little bit.when I got home,I noticed the front spring on the driver side was only about 1 inch away from making contact with the tire.I opened the hood and noted that where the strut is connected to the wheel well......the area was cracking.
Losing power steering from bumpy roads and during bad weather. This happened three times within a 30 day period... ...first, while changing lanes in city I noticed that the power steering was hard when I made a right turn, had to keep going with traffic, when I made the second right turn I realized that the steering was out...parked at destination...when I came out noticed something hanging under the van, upon further inspection I found out that it was a belt hanging but it was not broken...when the tow arrived he stated the power steering belt came off...at the auto shop he checked all pulleys and replaced the belt as he said it looked to be new still...I was on my way, no problem... ...second, while raining we went a good distance, 2 hour drive, returned and when parking noticed the hard steering, looked and yes belt off, since we knew what it was brother put back on... ...third, on the I-90/94 expressway in the snow, after stopping for gas about 15 mins on expressway steering got hard again, I rode trying to get to exit to stop, car began to reeve when I went over 40mph...finally car began to give out, all lights started blinking, motor just stopped...pulled over under a bridge called 911 they sent tow...at the shop he said belt came off probably when I went over snow at gas station (dec. 20, 2012 blizzard in wisconsin at this time)...all pulleys looked fine, he put belt back on...I rode straight 4 hours without stopping for fear this might happen again and it was getting cold and darker outdoors...finally at home to scared to drive any distance......will have it looked at beginning of new year 2013... ...would really like to know why this is not a recall when the steering can go out at anytime...this is very dangerous, especially for those of us that travel on expressways often...12.29.2012 [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I have seen on certain chrysler models, especially minivans, with the 2-pin floating caliper design that the surface of the steering knuckle where the brake pads ride wears away and can cause the affected wheel to lock up either during a stop or after the brake pedal is released. This is caused by the brake pads wedging in the groove. If this were to happen during a brake application, the vehicle could veer into oncoming traffic, causing an accident. I have also noticed that the mounting design (ie: bolts and slide pins,) is flawed. The bolts are too short and do not make enough contact with the threads, especially after routine brake maintenance the holes can become stripped. Chrysler recommends a torque of 119 in/lbs or 16 ft/lbs (source: alldata 2011 llc,) although when torqued to specification, the bolt threads strip out. If the bolts were to be loose or ultimately fall off the vehicle, the caliper will ride on the inside of the wheel, making noise or locking the wheel during any driving maneuver; which can lead to a crash. Correction to the failing knuckle is simple if found early enough. The edges can be ground down to allow the pads to move smoothly, shims can be added to compensate for the removed material and a decent high-temperature brake grease should be used on the sliding surface. Correction to the caliper mounting hardware is thread repair with a helicoil set for 9mm bolts. It would be nice to have extended bolts available (metric grade 10.9,) from the manufacturer. Too often than not I have seen these problems where brake maintenance is almost/over due.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 plymouth voyager. The vehicle was parked when the contact noticed that the front driver side strut tower was severely rusted and corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was told that the failure was common. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 93,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 plymouth voyager. The contact stated that the strut mount around the frame was completely rusted. The contact stated that if the strut fractured while driving, the vehicle could cause a serious crash. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer for repairs or diagnosis. The contact was awaiting a return call from the manufacturer in regards to the failure. The contact stated there were numerous complaints found online regarding the strut mount rusting and stated that the manufacturer should issue a recall. The failure mileage was 126,000.
Failure of drivers side strut tower on 99 plymouth voyager....structural failure due to rust....manufacturer release tech service bulletin suspension/body - strut tower corrosion number: 23-044-02 group: body date: oct. 14, 2002 subject: ns strut tower corrosion this a structural issue that could lead to failure and injury/death. This should be a recall item.
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Questions about the 1999 Plymouth Voyager
Is the 1999 Plymouth Voyager reliable?
Owners have filed 271 complaints about the 1999 Plymouth Voyager, fewer than a typical Voyager model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Plymouth Voyager?
Airbags, with 65 complaints, typically around 78,000 miles. Next is engine (52).
How many recalls does the 1999 Plymouth Voyager have?
4 recalls, covering air bags, seat belts and fuel system, gasoline.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Plymouth Voyager airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V480000. 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 1999 Plymouth Voyager get?
Official estimates for the 1999 Plymouth Voyager range from 18 to 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.4L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 18 city and 24 highway.
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