16 problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Automatic transmission has failed and had to be replaced three times in one year. The last time the service shop blamed the failure on the crank shaft damaged the transmission thus causing it to break.
I bought my Mini-van in 1999 with 68,000 miles on it, after looking through the paper work that came with the vehicle I learned that the transmission had been overhaulded by the dealership at 36,000 miles. In 2001 I had about 84,000 miles when the transmission failed again, it cost me $1800. 00 to have it re-built. Now I have 142,000 miles on it and the transmission has gone out again and I am looking at either replacing the transmission with a re-built one from Chrysler which is $1699. 00 just for the transmission not including labor, or $1800. 00 - $2200. 00 for a overhaul. If these transmission have such a problem why aren't they being recalled?.
Automatic transmission failed at the above mileage. The van will shift from first to second, then stays locked in second gear. Further acceleration results in higher rpm with no attachment to a gear. (like you are in neutral). Car is currently in the repair shop waiting an estimate as to repair.
Door lock failures: repeated failures required new mechanisms, also affected the fuel tank door. Transmission failure: occurred in parking lot fortunately. Required $2200 in repair. Dealer (hershberger motors in woodburn, or) failed to correctly seal the transmission. When returned to dealer for this, they broke the right bearing hub, another $400 to repair. Body control module failure: wipers stopped working - an absolute necessity in oregon! bcm repaired by sending out existing unit by dealer (town & country Chrysler, milwaukie, or). Did not correct problem ($450 repair costs). Presently in for correcitve action. Signed - unhappy customer.
The transmission failed without any hint of a problem suddenly and completely. I was stranded on a busy road with a sick child who had just come from the hospital after having surgery. Thankfully, noone was hurt, but the outcome could have been much much worse. Research indicates that chrylser transmissions are notoriously bad and I do not believe that a well maintained, light duty van should have a complete and sudden transmission failure at only 51,000 miles. Neither the dealer nor Chrysler believe this problem to be unusual. It is interesting to note that Chrysler now offers a 7 year, 100,000 mile powertrain warranty.
Consumer states the transmission has failed twice.
Two transmission failures. Transmission had to be replaced due to hesitation/slippages. Also, experienced a problem with excessive wear of front brake pads due to pitted/corrosive rotors. Dealer/manufacturer were notified?.
Consumers foot went to the floor, the engine raced and the consumer could not control the vehicle, several repair attempts and rebuilt transmission prior to incident. Nlm transmission failed while driving up a hill only six weeks after purchase, consumer requests reimbursement. (attorney for client).
Transmission failed. Mjs.
Prior to transmission failure car had been on highway at 65 mph with carload of kids on way home from a swim meet. Only off the freeway for 5 minutes and stopped to let a child out of car. Transmission "died" when attempted to go forward from having stopped in "drive" with brake on for passenger drop-off. I am so lucky this didn't happen on the freeway-it could have had terrible consequences!!! how can a car used for two years, five months with 52,000 miles need a new transmission?? we had the car repaired at dealer. After car returned something in shifting seemed slightly different but unable to define problem as it was "vague" symptom. On 02/15/99 (3 weeks later) I attempted to park car in driveway at home after driving and was unable to shift from drive to park-shift lever wouldn't move, finally went down to 3rd. Had car towed to dealer and told shift cable was now broken. Dealer claims this was not due to prior transmission service. Car returned on 02/19/99. Shifting lever now seemed slightly loose!! on 02/24/99 car returned to dealer again because shift lever now very loose and shifting gears on speed bumps-ie. Going from drive to neutral after bumps in school parking lot!! car again serviced on 02/24/99 and now seems ok. Total bills for service over $2000.
Transmission failed at 86000 miles, windshield wiper problems, a/c failed 5 times in the last 4 years.
Transmission failed causing vehicle to down shift and up shift uncontrollably.
Transmission failure.
Transmission failed, would not shift. Mjs.
Transmission failed.
Transmission failed due to sheared pin. Mjs.