13 problems related to engine belts and pulleys have been reported for the 1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Serpentine belt has jumped off tensioner 5 times in the past 3 months, all under wet conditions. Replaced power steering pump, tensioner (2x), pulley, and belt.
Van was bought privately in summer of 2008. During the first road trip with the voyager, the transmission went and was replaced with a rebuild transmission. In September of that same year, fuel pump and battery had to be replaced. Two months later, head gasket blew, was repaired but damage to engine was unknown. In winter of 2008, repeated problems with oil & brake fluid leaking out from calipers. Brakes always needed some type of work: pads, drums, bearings, calipers. In 2009, water pump had to be replaced, yet van still felt hotter then what it read. Exhaust started coming through the passenger side vents . It was repaired, but started again. Found hoses getting holes burnt through, and needed to be repaired. In 2010, replaced headlights, but night time illumination was still poor, even with high beams on. Battery needed to be jump started more & more, and an excessive amount of battery acid had to be removed from a terminal. The battery actually looked like it had been burnt. More leaks found caused by holes through hoses. Yet again, the water pump had to be replaced in July. Then in October 2010, things got very scary, the serpentine belt fell off for the first time while driving about 10km, while turning up into the driveway. I couldn't complete the turn due to the loss of power steering and was almost hit head on by oncoming traffic. The belt was put back on. 2 days later the belt fell off again, & again. Mechanic replaced belt and parts, drove around like crazy & thought problem was fixed. 6 weeks after, serpentine belt falls off again while driving at night, during a snow storm, on a canadian rocky mtn highway, with full electrical shut down of van, limited cell phone service, and our 4 small children. This incident was extremely unsafe, dangerous, scary, and expensive! 3 weeks later, head gasket blows again, and the van is done.
While driving our 1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager during a rain storm the vehicle lost power steering and began to overheat. The cause was found to be that the serpentine belt had slipped off of the pulley. Belt was replaced and vehicle was driven home. This is not the first occurrence of this failure.
I have a 1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager. I have had to replace the pulley 2 times in the last 2 years and it is giving out again. I know 2 other people who have had the same problem therefore they have gotten rid of their vehicles. I would like to know if there have been other complaints about the pulley. I have broken down 3 times due to the pulley tearing the serpentine belt. An accident almost occurred the last time because when the belt breaks the steering goes out.
The contact owns a 1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager. The contact stated that the serpentine belt continues to detach and has been replaced seven times. The dealer stated that there is a new kit for this component, however, the contact does not know if her vehicle is under recall. The failure causes coolant not to circulate, causing the engine to overheat, and steering difficulty. The current and failure mileages were 205,374. The consumer provided information from napa regarding the serpentine belts and a repair invoice. Updated 09/05/07.
I have a 1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager that I purchased new. I have had a recurring problem with the serpentine belt sliding off or breaking. I have 67,000 miles on this vehicle, and the belt/tensioner has been replaced at least 8 times. I want to know why this has not been a recall by daimler Chrysler? I have heard from other owners that this has been a problem for them as well. All I was told by the dealer and mechanics is that this is a design failure. Daimler Chrysler should be forced to correct this deign problem for its serpentine belt! thank you.
Contact stated the serpentine belt fell off, leaving vehicle stranded. Serpentine belt was replaced 7 or 8 times. There was a technical service bulletin issued on this problem. But, contact was not made aware of it. The bulletin stated there was an additional part to keep the belt from coming off.
Serpentine belt was slipping off the pulley whenever the vehicle was driven on wet road. This problem occurred four times within a year and a half. Dealer was aware of this problem.
While driving 30 mph the serpentine belt came off without warning. As a result the steering became inoperative. The part has been replaced 3 times, however the problem still exists. Please provide any additional information.
Transmission apparantly failing to shift, seems stuck in 2nd as vehicle has no horsepower and will not accelerate over about 25-30mph (can't tell speed), will not shift gears (reverse still works). At the same time the speedometer stopped working and check engine light came on. No other apparant side effects (I. E. A/c still works, belts intact, fuses ok). Occurred while operating with passengers (age 5 and 5-mos. Old) - why would Chrysler corp. Allow such an apparant safety hazard to exist? this vehicle has been well-maintained and has just over 40,000-miles - is this all Chrysler products are good for? recall?.
Serpentine belt slipped off while driving 10 mph on a wet road surface. This was the third time this problem occurred. Dealer was notified.
Serpentine belt keeps falling off whenever vehicle goes through any water. When this happens there is no steering. Consumer feels this could easily cause an accident.
The serpentine belt and tensioner failed while driving in the rain, the driver hit a puddle on the right side of the van and the belt popped off resulting in loss of power steering, the consumer believes the belt should have been replaced under warrenty and the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the repairs. Nlm.