Eight problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 1998 Plymouth Voyager. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Contact owns a 1998, Plymouth, Voyager van. Transmission failed on oct. 1, 2003 at only 35,700 miles.
While driving on a busy highway, the transmission failed without warning, vehicle lost speed at an alarming rate, dropping from 70 mph to 20 mph within seconds.
While driving on a busy highway, the transmission failed without warning, vehicle lost speed at an alarming rate, dropping from 70 mph to 20 mph within seconds. Chrysler refused to replace the transmission at no cost to the consumer.
Tensioner & serpentine belt replaced 3 times so far and it still is not working correctly. The transmission failed on us while I was driving with my kids but no accident occurred.
The transmission is a known problem that Chrysler is playing dumb about. They are attempting to blame the consumer for failing to purchase extended warranties, when no one could reasonably expect a transmission to fail at 40k miles. Chrysler has offered to "pick up" the cost for parts, but . . . That still leaves $1,119. 00 for the labor on the transmission and the erg valve. Neither of these components should have failed at 40k, but the transmission is my major concern.
Plymouth Voyager transmission failed at 36,000 miles. It was just out of the 3 year warranty. Some valve shot through the transmission housing. Transmission fluid sprayed all over the engine compartment including the exhaust. I'm surprised it didn't burn. To do a total rebuild the independent transmission shop had to weld the case because this failure is so common used transmission housings are scarce. This failure was repeated 3 more times in the year that I owned this vehicle. There were also 2 failures of an electronic control valve on the transmission. The transmission shop owner said he fixes many more Chrysler minivan transmissions than any other vehicle. He said its been an ongoing problem with them for at least a dozen years that keeps his family fed. Chrysler denied any knowledge of defective transmissions in their vehicles. My research says its an all too common failure in not only the minivans but in the pickup trucks and jeeps as well. I drove chyslers and jeeps all my life but now I won't buy either.
Complete transmission failure @ 1. 5 years-41000 miles requiring replacement. Dealer admits similar incidents in like vehicles. No warning, no prior related service problems.
The transmission failed on 12/23/1999. It had to be rebuilt. Chrysler would not replace without charging us.