2000 Plymouth Voyager: complete transmission failure

Filed Aug 5, 2005 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · IN

Chrysler/plymouth/dodge dealer replaced transmission cooling hoses and clamps using clamps as per chrysler service bulletin 07-006-1. The federal safety agency technical service bulletin 632201 refers. Clamp part number 04596424aa came lose while traveling on I-65 going through louisville,ky causing the auto to stall. All the transmission fluid was blown onto the auto and engine compartment. Fortunately I was able to manuver to a place out away from the flow of heavy traffic. The auto was towed and repaired three days later. Failed parts are retained by me.

Filed Nov 5, 2004 · Transmission · 4,000 miles · CT

Transmission failure, 2000 voyager transmission seized while being driven on main st., at 40,000 miles. Replaced at cost over $3000. *bf the consumer is seeking restitution for these repair costs.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Transmission · 90,200 miles · MO

While driving the transmission blew out. The consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed. The dealerships mechanic was notified but did not resolve the problem. *ak

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · ME

The problem started in may of 2003, originally. I bought the vehicle a 2000 plymouth voyager from a dealership in june 2003. It had 52,400 miles on it when I purchased it. I travel a lot mostly highway and put approximately 7800 miles on the vehicle since I bought the van. I noticed a leak on the ground in mid-october. Before this I had noticed on three occasions mostly in the morning that the van would hesitate and no go forward when I stepped on the gas, then it would lunge forward, the same happened a couple of times when I tried to go in reverse. I thought it was because I had not warmed the van up in the a.m. Then I noticed the leak and I took it to the nearest garage. I was told it was a transmission leak. They looked at it and said it had been fixed before and that my engine was soaked with transmission fluid. The clamps that were on the hoses were two big and the transmission pan was not put in correctly. I called the chrysler dealer ship and they stated they could not give me any documents regarding the repairs that the previous owner had done. However, the service man did say that they had the vehicle in may of 2003 because of leaks from the hoses of the transmission. They put new clamps on and that seemed to fix the problem. The day after I had the clamps done in october the van would not go into gear, then it would lunge forward. I would try to go forward and it would go backwards. I nearly got in to accidents getting it to the dealer. I took it to the chrysler dealership in bangor and they told me I needed a new transmission. It is actually a rebuilt one. It is costing me $2,525 total. I have looked into this a lot and this appears a common problem with this vehicle.

Filed Dec 3, 2003 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · GA

I purchased a new 2000 plymouth voyager minivan in november of 1999. In january 2002, at 38,000 miles, the transmission failed, stranding me on the side of the road. A local chrysler dealer diagnosed the cause as a failed torque converter. The torque converter, as well as several other transmission components, were replaced. In january 2003, at 55,000 miles, a transmission fluid leak was noticed. The same dealer repaired transmission fluid lines and seals, and changed the transmission fluid and filter. In november 2003, at 75,000 miles, the transmission failed again, leaving my children and I stranded on the roadside at night. Another chrysler dealer diagnosed the problem as a second failed torque converter.

Filed Aug 24, 2003 · Transmission · 30,000 miles · OH

Transmission acting sluggish when air conditioner was on felt like slipping. Took in said nothing was wrong (while under warranty). After warranty- transmission went out, had to rebuild transmission. 8 months later transmission out again overhaul transmission.

Filed Feb 17, 2003 · Transmission · 50,818 miles · WI

I was driving 35 MPH when the engine made a loud noise. It acted like it was in neutral, and would not go anywhere,it then jumped forward and seemed to be fine, then it did it again and would not move. I had it towed over by aaa to hall the next day.they informed me that the transmission was gone at 50,800 miles and the warrenty only covered 3/36,000 mile. I was less than three years since I purchased the van. They had to replace the transmission. I followed the b schedule of service and had the transmission fluid and filter change at 46,000 miles. The schedule b in my owners mannual says 48,000 miles. The services manager says that it should be changed at 36,000 miles.