12 problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 1997 Plymouth Voyager. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
At about 62000 miles van began to shift hard and clunk at about 35-40 mph. Took it to the dealer during warranty period and was told that there was nothing wrong with the transmission. At 65000 miles the transmission failed while my wife and 11 month old were driving, leaving them stranded about and hour from home.
Consumer stated vehicle's transmission failed and steering locked while driving then shut down. Problem had been repaired four times. Dealer states vehicle battery had malfunctioned. Please provide additional information.
1. The rear hatch leaked upon delivery. Three attempts were made to put some king of sealant on the exterior to prevent leakage. Some water damage to interior was never fixed. 2. Air bag light on due to clock spring failure. Waited for almost two years for Chrysler to issue recall while problem was being investigated by NHTSA. 3. Transmission failure at 115,800km. Estimated $1,800 to repair at transmission shop.
Nar 1/15/2003. The transmission failed on the vehicle and the consumer requested reimnursement.
Transmission failure.
Transmission failed to shift into higher gears. The first time the dealer replaced some parts in the transmission, the second time the dealer stated the entire transmission needed to be replaced. Ts and the clock spring needed to be replaced.
Transmission failed suddenly while backing out of parking space.
Transmission failure under above normal driving conditions. Never towed anything, driven in rural area. More highway miles than city. Not alot of starting and stopping so transmission doesn't need to shift alot. Also happen on a previously owned 1994 Voyager about the same mileage.
Transmission completely failed while driving the car with no previous warning. Mechanic at dealership said transmission was completely destroyed and need a new transmission for my 2 year old car. After talking with other Plymouth Voyager owners, I have found the same problem to have happened with their car needing new transmission at a cost of $2,000 -$4000. After reporting my problem to chrylser, they say no such problem exists. No other problems reported. Chrysler is failing to deal with the problem as a whole, in stead just on a case by case basis. Clearly there is a manufacturer defect in these transmissions where they are not made to last the life of the car. As of 1994, Chrysler no longer warranties the power train which would include the transmission for 100,000 miles. I suspect it is because their were too many warranty claim. The only way to have this warrnatied now is under an extended warranty. If I had know of this great problem with these cars, perhaps I would have purchased the extended warranty.
Transmission failure.
Whenever stopping the vehicle at a stop sign or red light the vehicle hesitates to move, the engine will roar up, but the truck just sits there before it will move. Also transmission failure.
At 16,000 showed signs of transmission failure, brought back many times. Did not fix. Please e-mail or phone me.