Dt: the contact stated there were several safety defects within vehicle. The service dealer attempted to repair the vehicle numerous times. There was a problem with the defrosting system, the air conditioning belt, heater core, and heater blower, they were all replaced. The replacement of these parts did not solve the defrosting problem. The steering column shook while driving at normal speeds. The dealer has not been able to diagnose the source of the steering vibration. There was a squeaking noise in the brakes. The dealer said this was normal because the vehicle was not in use for a long period of time. The dealer indicated the noise would end with normal use, but the noise continued. *ak updated 12/7/2005 -
Plymouth Voyager steering noise problems
10 of the 4,779 owner complaints about the Plymouth Voyager describe clunking or noise when steering, most of them for the 1996 model year.
- owner complaints
- 10
- worst model year
- 1996
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 19992
- 19982
- 19963
- 19941
- 19922
Often reported together
Knocking 2Grinding brakes 2Adaptive cruise 2Jerking 1Door locks 1Airbag light 1
What owners say
The vehicle experienced the same defect as mentioned in the federal safety agency recall 02v293000; clockspring failure; the dealership indicated that this is the same problem but this vehicle is not included due to the VIN. *nm started with the clicking sound on the steering column, then followed by the air bag light coming on intermittently. After a day or so, cruise control and horn were not working. Clock spring was replaced and now all is working.
Per the federal safety agency action number rq04001. I own a 1999 plymouth voyager and the cruise control quit working and found this open investegation.*ak plymouth has changed the clock spring on this vehicle at least twice in the past due to a clicking sound in the steering wheel. Now my wife does not have cruise and the vehicle is no longer under warranty. Thought you might want more consumer input.
The interior light did not come on. The drivers side window failed intermittently. The dash lights flickered. Occasionally the horn would fail. Metal fragment cut through the power steering and caused noise when steering. The door handle didn't open smoothly. The dealer replaced front struts and rear shock absorbers. Also, replaced leaking engine valve cover gasket, engine belt and tensioner. . *ak
Consumer states that the airbag illuminated, then consumer states the horn does not work, when turning steering wheel there is a clicking grinding noise. Consumer found a recall for the same problem on clockspring. Please provide any further information. Nlm
Front motor mount very bad and engine rocks back and forth and sometimes jerks when coming to a stop. Heater doesn't work on all setting for air. Steering bad, knocks on rough streets and makes bad noise when turning the steering wheel. Smell fuel inside of the vehicle when putting fuel in the tank and sometime smell it when regualar driving.
Left steering is intermittently in-operable, making noise, car was brought to two independent shops, could not identify the problem. Caused a one-car accident white making a left turn. Car was drivable to home. Called police from home, but they did not come out to make a report.
Steering belt tensioner made loud noises while making turns; replaced at 29,000 miles. Tt
Power steering belt tensioner locked up, causing noise when turning.
Bolt on steering column knocks knee when turning, causing foot to come off brake pedal.
Related recalls
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with 2-spoke luxury wheels manufactured july 1992 through june 1993; or equipped with 4-spoke sport wheels manufactured from july 1992 through september 1993. The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
- Risk
- If the steering wheel separates from the center hub attachment to the steering column, loss of control can occur increasing the risk of an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for cracks and any wheels with cracks will be replaced. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in the event cracking occurs.
Recall number 00V305000 · Recall details
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
- Risk
- If the steering wheel separates from the center hub attachment to the steering column, loss of control can occur increasing the risk of an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for armature cracks in the center hub attachment area. Any steering wheels showing cracks will be replaced. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in the event cracking occurs.
Recall number 96V229000 · Recall details
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.
- Risk
- Fractures of the upper steering column shaft couplingbolt result in a lack of coupling load on the shaft and loss of steeringcontrol.
- Remedy
- Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt.
Recall number 92V015000 · Recall details
Questions about the Plymouth Voyager steering noise
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The model years with the most reports are 1996 (3 complaints), 1992 (2 complaints) and 1998 (2 complaints).
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