1997 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER
474 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 47 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 38 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 24 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 22 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 20 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 18 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 16 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 14 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 11 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 10 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 10 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 9 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 8 |
| TIRES | 8 |
Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER. WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE ERUPTED INTO FLAMES. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT CHANGE GEARS AND WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES WITH A WATER HOSE FROM A RESIDENTIAL HOME. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE C
Mileage: 300,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER. WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE ERUPTED INTO FLAMES. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT CHANGE GEARS AND WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES WITH A WATER HOSE FROM A RESIDENTIAL HOME. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE C
Mileage: 300,000
DRIVING IN THE RAIN/SNOW CAUSES SERP BELT TO SLIP OFF. OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS IT HAS SLIPPED NUMEROUS TIMES(8+), AFTER CAREFUL INSPECTION OF THE BELT AND PULLEYS THE BELT WAS REINSTALLED OR REPLACED. AFTER THE BELT CAUSING A SENSOR BREAK, HAD MECHANIC TROUBLESHOOT AND IT WAS DEEMED THE TENSIONER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE SERP BELT REPLACE AS WELL AS SENSOR. AFTER THIS MAINTENANCE, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO LOSE SERP BELT. THE CAR HAS OVERHEATED,BATTERY DRAINED AND HAS BECOME VERY HARD TO S
Mileage: 112,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THERE WAS A SMELL OF FUEL AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE AIR VENTS. SOMEONE BEHIND THE VEHICLE ALERTED THE DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE DRIVER PULLED OFF OF THE ROAD AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND WAS TOTALED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WERE NOTIFIED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE HOOD AND SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 07/03/06. *JB
Mileage: 86,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THERE WAS A SMELL OF FUEL AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE AIR VENTS. SOMEONE BEHIND THE VEHICLE ALERTED THE DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE DRIVER PULLED OFF OF THE ROAD AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND WAS TOTALED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WERE NOTIFIED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE HOOD AND SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 07/03/06. *JB
Mileage: 86,000
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 1997 VOYAGER UP A GRAVEL DRIVEWAY ABOUT 5-10 MPH. BOTH THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO COLLISION OF ANY KIND. MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER BOTH SUFFERED BRUISING AND FACIAL ABRASIONS FROM THE AIR BAGS. IT IS NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE STATING IT IS A MECHANICAL FAILURE. I FEEL THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND SHOULD COVERED BY CHRYSLER FOR ALL PARTS AND SERVICE. *NM
Mileage: 178,000
CONSUMER LETTER REGARDING A HEAD ON COLLISION INVOLVING A PLYMOUTH VOYAGER AND A CHEVROLET SUV.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE FAILED TO NEGOTIATE A TURN AND CONTINUE STRAIGHT INTO THE NORTH BOUND LANE. THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE PROGRESSED AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD ON. *SC
WHILE TRAVELING 25-30 VEHICLE RAN OFF ROAD AND HIT A PIPE WITH LEFT FRONT WHEEL. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 30/35 MPH VEHICLE WAS IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, BUT NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT.*AK
THE FUEL LINE CRACKED CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK ONTO THE MANIFOLD ALLOWING FUMES TO ESCAPE INTO THE VEHICLE. FUEL LINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TT *NLM
Mileage: 74,000
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FIRE, FIRE DEPT STATED FIRE STARTED AT THE STARTER, CLAIM 16-N134.624. *SLC
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL FIRE, FIRE DEPARTMENT FEELS FIRE STARTED AT THE STARTER (CLAIM # 16-N134-624). *YD
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 13-7512-010. *SLC
CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE AND BURNING, VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AFTER BEING PARKED FOR 15 MINUTES, CLAIM 13-7440-839. *SLC
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE AREA (CLAIM # 13-7512-010). *YD
CONSUMER STATES 15 MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE (CLAIM # 13-7440-839). *YD
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE AREA (CLAIM # 13-7512-010). *YD
CONSUMER STATES 15 MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE (CLAIM # 13-7440-839). *YD
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL FIRE, FIRE DEPARTMENT FEELS FIRE STARTED AT THE STARTER (CLAIM # 16-N134-624). *YD
WHILE DRIVING IN A SLOW SPEED MADE A LEFT TURN AND WITHOUT WARNING CHILD BOOSTER SEAT HARNESS STRAP WAS RELEASED AND CHILD TOSSED, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES.*AK