Engine Belts And Pulleys problems of the 1997 Plymouth Voyager

Tl- the contact owns a 1997 Plymouth Voyager. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 30 mph, the vehicle erupted into flames. The contact pressed down on the acceleration pedal, noticed that the vehicle was not on and changed gears into neutral to coast the vehicle off the road. The contact was able to extinguish the flames with a water hose from a residential home. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence and was to be inspected and diagnosed by a dealer. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was waiting for a response to determine how the failure occured and if the vehicle could be repaired. The contact was also included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 98v185000 (child seat), 02v076000 (seat belts), 02v293000 (air bags) but did not receive notification of the recalls to receive the repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and they provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 300,000. Dyd.

Light rain, wet roads, turning left after a stop, serpentine belt slipped off and lost all power steering control. Manhandled to a stop out of the way of traffic. This is the 3rd time the belt has come off in rain and loss of control is a real concern for myself and passengers as well as any vehicles in the area. . Read more...

Driving in the rain/snow causes serp belt to slip off. Over the last 5 years it has slipped numerous times(8+), after careful inspection of the belt and pulleys the belt was reinstalled or replaced. After the belt causing a sensor break, had mechanic troubleshoot and it was deemed the tensioner needed to be replaced and the serp belt replace as well as sensor. After this maintenance, the vehicle continued to lose serp belt. The car has overheated,battery drained and has become very hard to steer or steering appears to lock after losing the belt that controls all accessory functions, alternator, ac, power steering, water pump. Multiple accidents have been avoided due to quick thinking.

Serpentine belt (powering the alternator, power steering etc. ) has come off repeatedly. Since the belt powers the power steering, this is significantly unsafe.

Driving in rain causes serp. Belt to slip off has happened 3 times causing steering to go out car to overheat and battery to go dead. There is a TSB out on this problem after the 2 time had the work done as described in the service bulletin on may 18th. On June 5th while driving in the rain it happened again causing steering to go out and van overheated. Had to have the bracket replaced as described in the bulletin and it didn't fix the problem. I contacted chysler but to them it wasn't a big enough safety issue. I am unsure what to do now we followed the service procedure and the problem still is not corrected. The date below is the latest of three dates this problem occurred.

While driving on the highway consumer heard a slapping noise from the engine. Dealership indicated that the belt broke off the edge, and the belt tensioner needed to be replaced. Also, dealer indicated that this was a common problem with these vehicles.

Tensioner broke , and serpentine belt fell off, causing the vehicle to stall out. Dealer contacted.

My Plymouth Voyager was pouring oil profusely. Upon taking it to a dealership service dept. , I discovered I had to replace the head gasket, cam seals, and exhaust manifold, just 1900k out of my extended warranty. 3 days later a knocking noise was heard, upon taking back to dealership they said it was the timing belt, pulley, and tensioner this time. Upon questioning them whether this malfunction could have been the result of their previous work, they responded they did not have to touch these parts in the previous repair. I in turn called an independent garage who confirmed for me that these parts in fact had to be removed. Due to my mistrust of this dealership I took this second problem to the independent garage. They informed me of a problem with the Plymouth neon head gasket failure, and that I had the same engine in my Plymouth Voyager, only difference was mine has a metal plate and the neon's have a plastic plate on top. I looked this problem up, and it is huge for the Plymouth neons, so I called Chrysler to request some assistance, and currently have been turned down. Since this is one and the same engine, and since chryler extended the warranty up to 5 years/1000,000km, I feel they should at least try to assist a loyal customer of their products. The repair bill for just the replacement of head gasket, cam seals, and manifold totaled $1002. 19 with labor included. This was ridiculous, and way too costly.

Belt that hook motor to engine keeps coming off. Took vehicle to dealer, and had replaced belt. But, problem still exists.

Ibought the car in feburaury. I brought it back in 3 days with the the van making a noise in it they replaced the serpentene belt. I no longe herd the noise for a little while. When I bought it I was told they would fix the a/c I would have to bring it back in to fix it. I brought it back and they said it was fixed nd it only worked for the drive half way home. I then brought it back for four days while theytook aparrt the dash board and replaced the evaporator. I checked to see if the a/c worked and it did but I turned off due to little gas in the tank. The next time I used it was in April to go to the beach wth friends. It worked going up there and then on the way back it was not working and my van over heated. I then brought it to them and asked them to look at it. They then rigged a fuse to the clutch to keep the fan on at all times so it would not over heat. I felt that they were going to charge me fr it to be repaired for this time it was after the 30 day warranty so there for I was waiting to see if I could get money together to fix it. I then stated having problems with it over heating so I called them afte another mechaniclooked at it and said it was a fire waiting tohappen and things were not put in correctly, he even told them and thy told him to tell me to make an appt. So I called and they told me they could not get it until wed. I explained I had to go out of town and that it was a fire hazard. I then asked if I could bring it in to have him look att it an he said no it would be wed. I tried to have them lok and see if they could come up with a game plan. I then called them yesteday and he said I refusedto bring it inand that is not te case. I told him I was going to bring it to you and e said go a head and then hung up on me. I then called back talked to the owner and he listened temporarly until I told him I used the a/c once he then said I was being dishonest and then at that point I told him he has no right calling me a lier .

Engine head gasket had failed, causing engine to lose power on the freeway. Also,there was a complete loss of coolant. Vehicle overheated & battery had failed. Timing belt tensioner & timing belt had excessive wear & needed replacing.

The idle pulley bolt broke off and cause the pulley to strike the power steering pulley. The drive belt was lost, causing the steering to become very difficult to handle. The vehicle had been taken in at approximately 33,000 mile for a noise in the engin compartment.

Belt tensioner device replaced 5 times.

Serpentine belt froze/came off and vehicle shut off suddenly without prior notice. Serpentine belt came off 11 times. Dealership was aware of problem.

The timing belt failed causing vehicle to shut down on freeway. Driver was able to coast to safety.

Pleas help us we lost 11serpentine belts. On the 6th belt I lost conpleat power steering and ripped olner nerve in elbow wile turning.

Tension pulley broke, causing vehicle to shut down. Vehicle cannot operate without tension pulley. Prior to vehicle malfunctioning, it started making a squeaking noise. Part has been replaced 6 times ,going 7 times. Dealer was aware and was inspecting ehicle. Please provide more information.