Engine Belts And Pulleys problems of the 2000 Plymouth Voyager

Over the past 5 years - since the replacement my serpentine belt on my 2000 Chrysler Voyager has popped off 4 or 5 times. Since our local dealer is no longer here I had to pay $93. 21 today to have the belt put back. The mechanic checked the belt and tensioner and found both in practically brand new condition and good working order. He could not find a reason why it would come off. Each time it has come off was after a rain. In researching this problem online I found that it has happened a lot to many others also. My former dealer's mechanics also could not explain why this occurs. This is a dangerous situation that needs a quick and permanent solution since all the power controls such as steering are managed by this one belt. Once out you no longer have any power assisted steering. Updated 06/30/11 updated 07/01/11.

The contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Voyager. While driving in excessive rainy conditions, he noticed that the battery light appeared on the dashboard and the vehicle no longer had power steering. There were no prior warnings and the current and failure mileages were 89000. Updated 12/07/09 the serpentine belt was replaced. Updated 12/09/09.

During a very heavy rain, I hit a big puddle which caused the serpentine belt to come off the pulleys. My mechanic said it is a common problem with this vehicle. The result is no power steering, no alternator to charge the battery and no water pump to cool the engine. I drove it until the temp gauge showed hot and then shut it down. No major damage resulted. Mechanic put belt back on for $15. 00. 135k miles on vehicle and is very dependable.

The contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Voyager. The engine serpentine belt was replaced July 2009 when the vehicle was taken to the garage for routine maintenance. Less than one month later, the serpentine belt failed. One month later, the belt completely fractured from the vehicle while driving 25 mph. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the serpentine belt was replaced. The failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 111,000.

I have a 2000 Chrysler Mini van and my serpentine belt keeps coming off when it rains. This has happened 4 times in one year. They have replaced the belt and fixed the tensioner its in the shop right now and waiting for a belt kit to fix the problem (gates system kit). Why isn't there a recall on this problem?.

Serpentine belt repeatedly comes off. Replacing idler pulley, tensioner pulley, and belt remedies the situation for 6 months or so. The problem is so prominent in other vehicles with the same engine that gates and goodyear sell a kit that will permanently fix Chrysler's goof up. Failure results in loss of power steering and loss of battery charging. Vehicle continues to run until the battery dies.

: the contact stated while driving through a residential area in rainy weather, there was a loss of steering without warning. The vehicle was pulled over and inspected. There was extreme heat present under the hood area. It was towed to an independent repair shop for further inspection. The mechanic determined the serpentine belt disengaged and contributed to the steering problem. The mechanic reinstalled the serpentine belt. The manufacturer was alerted.

Failure of idler pulley on motor causing major repairs, destroying new timing belt,tensioner pulley damage to transmission, spark plugs and other damage and a $500 towing bill across state. Van is still in shop after 2 weeks and mechanic says new part looks different as if old design was bad and changed and to contact area rep. And file complaints.

While driving at 45 mph, the steering wheel began to get stiff. The vehicle had to be towed. TSB#090600. During heavy rain, the consumer lost the ability to steer and applied the brakes to avoid a collision. When the consumer checked under the hood, he saw that the serpentine belt had come completely off. The dealer told the consumer that this was a common problem due to the manufacturer removing the shield that would have prevented the incident.

Serpentine belt comes off while driving in or after a rain or after snow melts, wet road conditions. This belt controls the power steering and is almost impossible to steer, except straight. The females in my family can not control this vehicle.

The contact owns a 2000 Plymouth Voyager. When the roads were wet and the contract drove through standing water the serpentine belt would slip off the vehicle. The failure mileage was 39876. The vehicle was towed to a dealer four times, and the dealer replaced the belt. However, he could not diagnose the cause. The current mileage was 78904.

While driving over water the water splashed under the hood, and the serpentine belt came off. This occurred on two occasions. Vehicle lost power steering, and had to be towed to the dealer.

Problems with vehicle's battery, master cylinder, tensioner, air conditioner and serpentine belt. The main problem was the air conditioner. All the expenses were very frustrating, especially with low mileage. In addition, consumer felt the extended warranty for 2001, 2002, and 2003 Voyagers with air conditioner problems, should've been extended to 2000 Voyagers.