1999 Plymouth Voyager: sudden loss of power

6 of the 271 complaints about the 1999 Plymouth Voyager describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 13 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Sudden loss of power by model year

2000
5
1999
6
1998
9
1997
6
1996
16
1995
6
1994
7
1993
14
1992
15
1991
8

What owners say

Filed Dec 29, 2012 · Steering · 133,000 miles · MN

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).

Filed Apr 11, 2005 · Engine · 82,569 miles · GA

Engine became very hot when drove accidentally through a puddle after a large rain. Had to replace the serpentine belt, was told by mechanic that this happens alot to this particular vehicle because of the one belt controlling so many pulleys/whatevers in the van. Shortly there after the engine had clicking noises & was told the lifters had collasped. The van had plenty of oil & water, all filters were updated too. The van developed an oil and transmission fluid leak. We treated this van like a family member- with loving care. Driving on to see family on easter weekend, our van suddenly lost power. We were stranded. The mechanic told us our engine had seized & didn't understand why since we had plenty of oil. The van is too young & has minimal miles on it to have had this happen!

Filed Nov 4, 2003 · Engine · 49,500 miles · WI

Serpentine belt came off twice in one month. Had tensioner replaced. Did not help. Found that this has happened to many other owners of plymouth voyeger in heavy rain and snow. Very dangerous, because of loss of power steering on freeway during bad weather conditions.

Filed May 19, 2003 · Engine, Transmission · NV

While driving the vehicle constantly lost power and felt like it was going to stall. The transmission also jerked excessively when changing gears.

Filed Feb 25, 2003 · Engine, Steering · 46,000 miles · MD · crash

Feb 2003, vehicle is approx. 4 years old, serpentine belt came off pulley, resulting in loss of power steering. Difficulty turning which almost resulted in 5 accidents - head on collision. Resulted in 3 accidents by being unable to turn vehicle, hitting snow banks, factor involved is heavy snow storm, approx 3 feet. Replaced belts and pump. Vehicle is out of warranty, I paid nearly $600.00.

Filed Jan 11, 2001 · Engine, Steering · CA

Oct. 2000 during rainstorm the serpentine belt came off all pulleys, resulting in loss of power steering and overheating. Took to dealer, they replaced tensioner and belt. Jan. 10, 2001 driving in rain again, same thing happened: loss of power steering and overheating. Towed to dealer, again replaced tensioner and belt, other vans in for same problem. What if driving on freeway and/or curving road in rain ? Could result in loss of vehicle control and lives ! Am now unable to drive vehicle in rain due to obvious design flaw.