Transmission Failure Problems of Plymouth Grand Voyager

The contact owns a 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager. The contact stated that the transmission failed after the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and the mechanic stated that the transmission had to be rebuilt. The vehicle was repaired. Approximately a month later, the transmission began failing again. The vehicle was driven to the local repair shop on three different occasions and the mechanic stated each time that the transmission failed due to the speed sensor. The vehicle was repaired after each visit. The manufacturer was not notified. The current mileage was 170,000 and the failure mileage was unavailable.

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Speed control and then the entire transmission failed; when it happened, I was driving on an interstate; I could not go any faster than 25-30 mph and came very close to beoing rear-ended by a 16-wheel truck.

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While driving at 55 mph automatic transmission failed. Vehicle was towed to independent shop, mechanic replaced the transmission at consumer's expense of $1,7000.

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.

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Transmission failure for the second time! at 33,000 miles my transmission "went out" and the dealership "repaired it'. Now at 93,000 the speedometer gear has malfunctioned and I have to replace the whole transmission. This happened while I was driving. The transmission locked in second gear, which was unexpected and surprised me. This action could have caused an accident but I was the only car on the road.

Automatic transmission failure @ 55865 miles while on vacation in northern California. Waited 5 1/2 for tow, got to Dodge dealer, told me the transmission blew up, warranty is only for 36000, but transmission repair is a common problem amongst Dodge, Chrysler, Plymouth vans according to "inside service consultants" who have seen this problem many times. Was even told if the "public" knew about it, sales would tank!.

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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?.

1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager transmission implosion. While driving at highway speed some gears from the 4 speed automatic transmission punched out of the housing causing complete transmission failure and loss of power. Pushed vehicle to side of highway, but was left stranded in middle of night with small children and full term pregnant wife. Although Chrysler was aware of this common problem they would not repair it as ~10000 miles out of warranty - $3000 replacement out of pocket cost. Second transmission failed ~38000 miles later, 2000 miles out of warranty and Chrysler refused again - $2100 rebuild cost. Besides the massive cost, total mechanical failure is very dangerous in highway traffic and if it leaves you stranded in the middle of nowhere.

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.

While driving on highway car suddenly decelerated and would not travel over 40mph. Dealer diagnosed that the transmission had failed. Consumer concerned because vehicle's mileage is very low. Ph.

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Manufacturer says not uncommon for transmission to fail 80,000 to 100,000 miles.

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.

While driving transmission failed to switch from 1st gear. Engine check light came on, and power steering stopped working. Contacted dealer,and dealer installed output speed sensor.

Transmission failure.

Transmission completely failed. The same repair shop fixed same problem, same vehicle type/year 2 weeks prior. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****740103.

The automatic transmission failed and had to be replaced or rebuilt. I believe it was caused by a design flaw.

I have contacted Chrysler and they paid for the ignition and the manifold gasket replacement. They paid $1,000 of the transmission failure. The total bill for the transmission failure was $2500.

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.

While traveling noticed transmission failure. Consumer lost power. Consumer had vehicle repaired four times. Dealer can't duplicate problem. Please provide further information.