Automatic Transmission problems of the 1997 Plymouth Voyager

17 problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 1997 Plymouth Voyager. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 03/02/2004

It all began with a "bump" in the transmission when the ac was on. Soon after that startedtransmission would lock into "limp home" mode betwen 30 and 35 mph. It kicked into limp home mode on the highway, while I was driving 65 and put my family in jeapordy. I parked in in the driveway and left it there for 2 months. When I decided to try it again to get it to a mechanic, it wouldn't even go in reverse. Brought it to a Chrysler dealership in the area to be repaired at the tune of $2,000 for an overhaul. Metal all throughout the tranny. The dealership we bought it from denies any TSB's on the vehicle and has been quite nasty to us, so we brought it to another Chrysler dealer. How do we go about getting this paid for by daimler Chrysler?.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2003

While driving the engine would lose power and consumer is unable to accelerate. Dealer has been notified. Ph.

3 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2002

Consumer is original owner of vehicle and has had 2 transmissions fail without warning while driving. Dealer has not been able to determine cause of failures. First failure occured at 55k miles, second at 119k miles. Ts.

4 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 06/27/2002

Reporting failure of original and replacement transmission from Chrysler corporation. Second failure happened on highway and jeopardized driver and occupants. Failure happened within days of replaced transmission purchased from Chrysler.

5 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 04/16/2002

The minivan lurched backward 1-2 ft after it was placed in reverse. If someone had been in back of the van they many have been seriously hurt. The mechanic said it looked like the transmission literally exploded inside.

6 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 03/08/2002

Vehicle can be put in drive/ reverse or neutral without pressing on brakes. Driver feels its unsafe because if driver bumps shift lever it may go into any gear. Please provide any further information.

7 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2002

I also have a transmission problem. First it would take a long time for it to shift out of 1st to 2nd. Then it would take a long time for reverse to kick in. Now its not working period.

8 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 04/23/2001

Our 1997 Voyager had to have transmission replaced at 43000 miles. We contacted the dealer and the manufacturer about the problem and we were told that it was out of warranty. We had regular maintenance done at a national oil franchise. In order to get our van back on the road, we had to pay Chrysler $700 for labor. We have since found out through other web sites about secret recalls pertaining to Chrysler transmission problems. Had we known about this recall, we would have fought them to the end! we feel we are entitled to a refund of our $700 and Chrysler should go "public" with these recalls! thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely matt vogelpohl, sr.

9 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 03/07/2001

Our auto matic transmission keeps failing and stalling, have been to a dealer twice and they can't find a problem.

10 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 12/14/2000

I am writing to please find if there are any other complaints on Chrysler products regarding bad transmissions. I just feel that it is not right to replace a transmission in a 3 year old vehicle. I have two mechanics, one of whom worked for Chrysler as a mechanic, who swears Chrysler simply has bad transmissions. Thank you for your time.

11 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 08/09/2000

No summary listed for above vehicle.

12 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 03/04/1999

21/2- year old childvehicle was able to be shift into drive without having foot on the brakes. However, emergency brake was on, and vehicle didn't move.

13 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 03/28/1997

Air conditioner would overheat due to fan going/blowing backwards. The engine had blown the head gaskets at 16,000 miles. The transmission went out. The vehicle had made popping sounds & then broke down.

14 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 12/21/1996

Consumer stops, puts vehicle in a reverse mode, steps on gas pedal, vehicle is stuck,. Needs to reapply pressure on gas pedal repeatedly. Suddenly it will reverse. Dealer replaced tranmission. Claims cannot find problem. Now vehicle jerks repeatedly in the reverse mode, loss of power.

15 Automatic Transmission problem

While driving transmission locked up, causing loss of power, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

16 Automatic Transmission problem

When placing vehicle in reverse transmission locks up. Vehicle only has 36 thousand miles on it. Please provide any further details.

17 Automatic Transmission problem

Experienced uneven response from transmission as driver began to accelerate after going down hill and transitioned to uphill grade. Took vehicle into service dept. And had computer chip replaced and transmission checked and flushed. Still experiencing jerky accerleration when beginning to accelerate uphill after going down hill. Dt.



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