Plymouth Voyager harsh shifting problems

Filed Aug 24, 2004 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · ME

At about 62000 miles van began to shift hard and clunk at about 35-40 MPH. Took it to the dealer during warranty period and was told that there was nothing wrong with the transmission. At 65000 miles the transmission failed while my wife and 11 month old were driving, leaving them stranded about and hour from home.

Filed Apr 22, 2004 · Suspension · 90,000 miles · MI

On my 1997 plymouth mini van a crack has occured on the left front strut tower. This is the only place on the van that has rusted. I have had the van in for service serveral times for front end alignments and the last time for a safety inspection. It took my husband pointing thisout to the dealership before they noticed it. They imediately said it was a safety concern! But do not want to cover the repair. Upon further investigation we found that my brothers 1998 minivan has the exact same defect. I cant believe that we are the only two? When I checked your site other are listed for cosmetic rust in this location and clunking sounds?

Filed Apr 10, 2004 · 32,700 miles · IL

1999 plymouth grand voyager I bought it on 11-16-01, it had 32739. 5/03 it started to squeal under the hood then I was driving and the belt broke so I had it towed. They replaced the belt. Then about 1 1/2 weeks later the same thing happened so I took it to the bill walsh in streator illinois where I purchased it and they put a new belt on. Around 5/10 I started hearing the squealing so they checked the pullies and replaced the belt. The squealing stopped and about 3 weeks later again the squealing started. The same thing as last time, they replaced the belt squealing stopped. It starts squealing again. So instead of bringing it back for another repeat(big mistake) I drove it with the squealing until 2/10/04 when I heard a big clunking sound under the hood and it was half the belt breaking. It wore through so they replaced belts again and charged me $140.86. The clunking started so I called them and they couldn't get the van in for 2 days so I had to miss more days off work because they said they didn't have a vehicle for me to drive. So again they checked everything and said the power steering pulley pump was crooked on the bracket so they adjusted it and put another belt on. Well I was still calm and on 3/11/04 again I was on my way to work and I heard the thumping under the hood so after what happened last time I turned around and went straight to the dealer and nicely asked them to get a car so I could get to work. They did lend me one and they changed the belt again this time they changed the belt tensioner and they tried to make me pay for the tensioner saying they would split the cost with me. I pay for the tensioner, they pay for labor & belt and so I told them no, he said he would talk to his boss when he did call me back he said they would pay the bill under goodwill for customer satisfaction. My van has only 68056 miles on it and its VIN # is[xxx] *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Dec 19, 2003 · Transmission · 71,800 miles · CA

5 days after purchasing from dealership with 70000 miles, drove 400 miles since purchase and while driving on freeway vehicle started jerking and slowed to 10 MPH. Revved engine and transmission making clunking noises. Dealership says they can't find anything wrong with van. Test drove 15 miles in city/freeway. Cannot duplicate problem. Only code they pulled was from a misfire. Couldn't explain the clunking noice from transmission. Forward has problems but reverse worked perfectly fine.

Filed Feb 14, 2003 · Transmission · 32,805 miles · NY

The vehicle did not engage into drive or reverse. There was a clunk sound as the vehicle was driven. *scc *jb

Filed Feb 7, 2003 · Transmission · 117,000 miles · MN

Consumerwas driving and heard a "clunking" noise and the vehicle stalled. Dealer diagnosed that transmission had failed. Ph

Filed Dec 9, 2002 · Transmission · IN

Consumer states that while driving at any speed and without warning the transmission will start to make a clunking noise causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified. Ts

Filed Jun 10, 2001 · Transmission · FL

The automatic transmission on this vehicle intermittently emits a loud clunk (which can be felt) when shifting between gears. The dealership has tried various fixes, including replacing the memory module, yet the problem persists. They now deny that there is a problem, and claim that their "extensive" transmission tests report that the transmission is operating within normal parameters  even though the service manager told me he could adjust the transmission some more. He has since denied making this statement, after chryslers head office was brought in to the equation. As well, chryslers regional representative told me that they would repurchase the vehicle if there was still anything wrong with the transmission, yet have also retracted that statement as well.

Filed Oct 9, 2000 · Transmission · CA

Transmission problems began at 3800 miles. These included: engine racing, kicking, hard shifts, erratic shifting, jerking, harsh upshifts and downshifts, all on intermittent basis. Several visits to dealership were futile, we were told we didn't know how to drive and that the transmission needs to "adjust". Original transmission failed on 7/11/96 while entire family was on board travelling on freeway. Dealership rebuilt trans. Vehicle worked well for awhile but eventually started having "spells" of rough shifting . Problems escalated and we tried a different dealership for service. They replaced the throttle position sensor twice in one month, last time on11/8/99. Transmission continued erratic performance. Harshness of downshifts had become bad enough for seat belts to restrain passengers. Engine would go past 4000rpm before shifting. Sometimes turning or going over a bump would set transmission "off". Independent mechanic suggested new transmission controller, that was installed 10/4/00. Transmission performance has not improved. Trans. Still sticks, bucks, and jerks. This is a well-maintained vehicle that has undergone all scheduled maintenance since purchase. This vehicle carries a family of seven. We do not trust this vehicle enough lately to venture too far from home. Chrysler and its local dealership close their ears and wait for us to go away.

Filed Oct 8, 2000 · Engine · WA

Oil leak noticed. Took to local dealer for repair. Got back and still leaked and had hard shifting trnsmission which did not exist before taking to dealer. Returned to dealer and got back without repairs!!!