Plymouth Voyager engine failure problems

Filed May 29, 2005 · Engine · 91,450 miles · IA

I have a 1997 plymouth voyager. The vehicle has been regularly maintained and has approx. 91,000 miles on it. Approx. 10 days ago, the cam broke and the engine (3.3 liter) suddenly quit while I was traveling on the highway. Power steering was lost and fortuantely, I was able to coast and bring the car to a stop without power steering or power brakes. Repair required replacement of the engine. I am concerned because two repair shops that I spoke with indicated they have had several similar failures. This seems to be a widespread problem and should be investigated and a sudden engine failure is obviously unsafe.

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 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 Feb 8, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 89,450 miles · MA

Engine failure occurs after driving for 25 to 90 minutes. Failure would occur ramdomly regardless of season, weather, or temperature. First indication of failure would be a loss of power and reduction in speed. The engine would not respond to increases of throttle position. The rate of loss of speed would increase till the vehicle was hardly moving. There would be bucking and backfiring through the intake. The check engine soon dashboard warning light turns on. Engine stalls and will not restart. Has happened in 2003 4 times and on 1/16/04, 1/23/04 and 1/30/04 the last after replacing ECM (computer).

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Airbags, Body · MI · crash

Airbags did not deploy in broadside crash suspension is messed up steering wheel wobbles hard when turning engine failed 6 months after van was bought and scores of other problems

Filed Oct 29, 2003 · Engine · 76,830 miles · MI

Head gasket failure with suspected cracked cylinder head. This vehicle has 77k miles and is now undriveable. The heater does not work now, so I can't defrost the windshield. Estimated repair costs $900-1,500.*ak mechanics tell me it's cheaper to replace the engine. I can't afford this.

Filed Aug 1, 2003 · Engine · MN

Consumer states that engine blew out without warning.

Filed Oct 15, 2002 · Engine · WA · fire

Consumer states that while driving and no warning the engine blew and the vehicle started to smoke under the hood causing the consumer to pull over. Dealer notified. Mr

Filed Sep 12, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · CA

While attempting to slow vehicle down ,vehicle will stall with no prior warning. Also, vehicle loses power. This problem happened several times. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated it could be computer failure. Vehicle had a new engine, but problem still existed.

Filed Jul 10, 2001 · Engine · UT

The engine (long block) had to be replaced because of the oil pump failure causing damage to the heads. We were told that the engine looked like it had never been serviced (neglected). We have documentation of services at the dealerships. In july 1999, engine overheated and the fan relay was subsequently recalled. In oct, 1999, we had problems with an oil leak. The dealership checked it and said it looked like the oil had never been changed in 5 years. The oil was thick like tar. They cleaned out the whole system with detergents and chemicals. The vehicel overheated again a week after the new engine was put in. The fan engines had shorted and the fan relay damaged too. It just seems like we have had to replace the engine, after 5 years, because of overheating problems that damaged it.