NHTSA — Power Train Problems

3.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
43,682 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1996 Plymouth Voyager drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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1996 Plymouth Voyager Owner Comments

problem #8

Jun 032013

Voyager 6-cyl

  • 170,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 1996 Plymouth Voyager. When starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal snapping noise heard from the vehicle. The contact shifted into drive; however, the vehicle would not move forward. When the shifter was placed in reverse, the vehicle would only move backwards but not forward. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to take the vehicle into the dealer for an estimate. The dealer advised the contact that they could not diagnose the vehicle over the phone and would need to inspect the vehicle to determine the exact cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000. MA 09/22/15 the consumer also experienced a problem with the radiator and fan relay. Updated 09/24/15

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #7

May 152003

Voyager

  • Automatic transmission
  • 57,382 miles
On a family trip to North Carolina, the transmission of our 1996 Plymouth Voyager lost third gear traveling in heavy traffic along I-95 South of richmond, va. Luckily my son was able to pull off the side of the road and travel a few miles without third gear to a Chrysler repair shop. Since the shop was closed we had to rent a van to complete the trip and return on Monday to find out what happened. The repairs were not covered under a warranty because Chrysler gave me a 6 year/100,000 mile warranty. Although it has been 7 years since the purchase, the 57,300+ miles on the product does not reflect the 'minimum' mileage the transmission is good for. Needless to say we paid for the entire cost of the transmission repair as well as the cost of the rental cars needed to complete the trip and the cost of hotel rooms necessary to stay over night and to make a 350 mile return trip to pick up the van. The van was not driven extensively or driven harshly during the 7 years I have have owned it. There is absolutely no reason the transmission of this car should lose an entire gear this early its life espcially if the prodcut is sold as a reliable, family-safe vehicle. My question is what further actions can I take to seek reimbursment to defray the repair costs from the Chrysler corporation? please advise. Thank you. Linda L. klinksiek

- Sinking Spring, PA, USA

problem #6

Oct 152002

Voyager

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles
Engine light went on low compression in cylinder #5. transmission was slipping took it to chrystler said the engine was misfiring, paid for tune up. One week later transmission went out.

- Odenton, MD, USA

problem #5

Jun 202001

Voyager 6-cyl

  • 52,046 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The belt tensioner failed, there was a recall on the clock spring which had broken, the transaxle pan side converter and the steering pump had rusted.

- Warren, MI, USA

problem #4

Feb 052003

(reported on)

Voyager

  • 25 miles
The consumer has experienced the following problems. Transmission failure, fuel rail line and tank. Clockspring, head gasket, and the wipers will come on when not in use. Scc

- Portland, OR, USA

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problem #3

Mar 012000

Voyager

  • miles
Consumer stated the speedometer failed.

- Artesia, CA, USA

problem #2

Sep 022002

Voyager

  • miles
While driving instrument panel will start to act up, speedometer will start to jump up and down in speed, and anything else. Then, vehicle will shut off without any notice. Contacted dealer.

- Boring, OR, USA

problem #1

Mar 072000

Voyager

  • miles
The speedometer and RPM reader inoperative. Nlm

- Artesia, CA, USA

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