Differential Unit problems of the 1998 Plymouth Voyager

Eight problems related to differential unit have been reported for the 1998 Plymouth Voyager. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Differential Unit problem

Failure Date: 01/24/2006

: the contact stated a leak was noticed under the transmission when the vehicle was parked. A local independent repair mechanic replaced a shaft seal in the transmission. However, that did not remedy the leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair transmission shop were it was determined the transmission needed rebuilt and the differential needed replaced.

2 Differential Unit problem

Failure Date: 04/08/2004

While driving approximately 45 mph, the consumer heard a noise and tried to shut the vehicle off. The consumer hit the guard rail to get the vehicle to stop and the transmission went out. The differential cracked and broke the axle which went into the transmission. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop. After the transmission was remedied, 4 days later, the seals leaked.

3 Differential Unit problem

Failure Date: 08/11/2003

The differential pin broke inside transmission. As a result, transmission had to be replaced.

4 Differential Unit problem

Failure Date: 05/06/2001

While traveling at approximately 45 to 50 mph there was a bang that came from front of vehicle. Vehicle rolled approximately 10 feet and stopped. A dealership stated that differential pin dropped out of transmission which caused this defect.

5 Differential Unit problem

Failure Date: 04/03/2001

Planetary gear in transmission failed. Dealership has given consumer no reason for failure. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

6 Differential Unit problem

Failure Date: 02/06/2001

My spouse was taking off from the bank when she heard a bang. Auto dealer determined pin broke and went through wall of differential. Auto would not move. Contact with transmission company gained information that they have gotten 1 of these incidents per week. Compnay called was transmission supply in eau claire, wis. I would think this to be a major concern should this happen going at high speeds. Please inform me of any information available or record this incident. Chrysler did offer to pay all but $500 dollars even though my warranty went off approximately 6 weeks ago. Thanks.

7 Differential Unit problem

Failure Date: 04/13/2000

From what I understand this is a common failure in these vans. This pin in the transmission breaks and shoots through the transmission housing. This is a manufacturing defect that Chrysler should correct. This is going to cost me $2000. 00. Who's to say this won't happen again. Recall these vans and fix this problem!.

8 Differential Unit problem

Failure Date: 03/06/1999

Consumer heard a loud noise from the vehicle, when the consumer pulled over, a pink substance had leaked from the vehicle. On each occasion , the transmission had gone out, and a loud noise was heard. The transmission differential failed. The keepler pin was found not properly hardened. Scc.




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