Engine Exhaust System Problems of Plymouth Voyager

1998 Plymouth Voyager 3. 3l engine has a defect in the design of the metal bellows on the engine crossover pipe. The bellows is meant to absorb any thermal movements created when the exhaust piping heats up more than the engine. Either assembly issues, fatigue design of the bellows or a susceptible material has caused a significant number of failures on this part. So many so that I have had difficulty procuring the part from the manufacturer. Upon failure the bellows developes a crack that propagates all the way around it. Exhaust gases then leak out and at slow speeds appear to be pulled into the passenger compartment through the car's vent system. I've tried to patch the repair but I've been unsuccessful. Our local dealer won't perform exhaust work. I believe that this should be a recall. The failure number is based upon a number of backorders that I was told the manufacturer had on this part.

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Gasoline odor/exhaust fumes were coming into the vehicle through the heating vent on the passenger's side while driving at various speeds. This was due to a flex cross over tube located between the exhaust manifold. Dealer was aware of this issue, but the replacement part was unavailable.

My19 98 Plymouth Voyager with the 2. 4ltr engine developed an oil leak at approx. 49,000 miles. After tedious searching, I found the leak was confined to the head gasket. Which has turned out to be a very expensive fix. I asked Chrysler if they had encountered this problem, and was told no. So then I decided to check the internet, and lordy lordy the place was overflowing with a multitude of the same problem. I feel that this is a factory design problem, which gives to a serious possibility of loss of property or life due to the oil leaking could catch fire as it drips and mists it's way under the vehicle. The exhaust and converter are both in the path of the oil. Chrysler should reimburse all moneys paid in trying to correct this problem.

Daimler/Chrysler 2. 4 liter dohc cylinder head gasket leaking oil on hot exhaust system.

While driving car stalled which resulted in an accident. Vehicle was checked by dealer, who advised consumer that exhaust valve had broken off, and went through the piston, damaging head gasket.

I purchased a used 1999 Plymouth Voyager 2. 4l minivan with 54,000 miles in April 2001. Six months after purchase and at about 58,000 miles, the vehicle began leaking oil. The oil leak has become progressively worse over the past 3 years, to where I am losing 1 quart of oil per week. The oil is spraying the undercarriage, including the exhaust system. The van now has 88,000 miles. I took the van in recently and they diagnosed the problem as a blown head gasket. The head gasket should not fail at such low mileage! the head gasket is being replaced, at a cost of over $1000!. Although no deaths, accidents, fires, damage, etc. Has occurred, there was the potential for an oil fire from the leak. I have done some research and found that this is a common problem with the 2. 4l engines on this model!!! something needs to be done about it!.

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Consumer was pulling in a parking space and the vechicle started smoking from the exhaust system. While in the process of backing out of, car accelerated and went into a daycare brick wall.

Service engine light came on. Performed drbiii diagnostic procedures 13iscp. Found #6 exhaust valve leaking, inserted oil in cylinder compression only increased by 10 psi, ring seal good, front cylinder head must be removed to determine exact problem with valve. The above was done by hall Chrysler-Plymouth, 529 virginia beach blvd. , virginia beach, va 23451 (757) 428-1243. Vehicle was taken to greenbrier Chrysler-Plymouth for repair. It has been in the shop for two days, November 9-10, 1998. Expected completion on November 11, 1998. Is this a common problem? could this be a dangerous problem?.

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Consumer is haviing a problem with smelling gas fumes in the car while driving, when vehicle is parked, and upon exiting the vehicle. Dealer has been contacted.

While driving at any speed fumes were entering the cabin of the vehicle through the air vents. The fumes were making the occupants sick. The cause of the fumes was undetermined although the dealership has serviced the vehicle several times for this issue.