1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Grand Voyager years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 261 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager. That ranks 3rd out of 8 Grand Voyager model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (49 complaints, 19%), typically at around 73,500 miles. Complaints mention 16 crashes, 15 fires, 15 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 6 defect investigations involving it.
- 261owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 6NHTSA investigations
- 16complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 49 | 19% | 73,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 47 | 18% | 90,494 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 46 | 18% | 86,206 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 42 | 16% | 115,206 | — | — |
| Steering | 22 | 8% | 132,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 18 | 7% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 | 7% | 98,250 | — | — |
| Visibility | 15 | 6% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 14 | 5% | 69,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 12 | 5% | 91,247 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 4% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 10 | 4% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 7 | 3% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 7 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Child Seat | 6 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 2% | 198,650 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 2% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | 197,605 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 147,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | 198,650 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | 198,650 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: On certain mini vans, the clockspring assembly may have been wound incorrectly during the vehicle assembly process.
Risk: This condition will manifest itself through illumination of the air bag warning lamp, and could eventually result in a driver's air bag open circuit, if the part is not replaced in a reasonable amount of time.
Fix: Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly on all vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. An extended lifetime warranty will also be placed on this component for all affected vehicles, regardless of mileage. Daimlerchrysler will also reimburse owners who have paid to have the clockspring replaced on their vehicles. Owner notification began november 18, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Problem: Vehicle description: mini vans built with 3.3l and 3.8l engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel rail could result, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle fire.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a seal on the vehicle fuel rails to prevent external leakage of fuel from the fuel rail crossover tube, should the existing o-rings continue to degrade. Owner notification began on january 25, 2002. Due to the large quantity of vehicles involved in this campaign, the owner notification will be phased over the next several months. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Child seat
Problem: Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with integrated child seats. The shoulder harness restraint on the integrated child seat can become difficult to extract when the safety belt latch plate becomes contaminated.
Risk: This can cause difficulty in releasing a child from the restraint.
Fix: Dealers will clean the latch mechanism. An extender will be added to the emergency release anchor for the child seat safety belts so that the release clips are more visible and accessible to the operator in the event that the retractor mechanism can not be unlocked. In addition, an instructional owner's manual supplement card will be provided.
Tires:bead
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger minivans equipped with p215/65r15 goodyear conquest tires mounted on steel wheel. The tires can experience a sudden air pressure loss without warning.
Risk: Sudden tire failure could result in a loss of driver control of the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will replace the tires that were mounted on steel wheels.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Air bag clockspring (EA01007) — opened Feb 21, 2001, closed Nov 22, 2002, led to recall 02V293000.
- Dc minivan fuel injector rail leak (RQ00008) — opened Mar 9, 2000, closed Mar 18, 2002, led to recall 00V268000.
- Post collision fuel system (EA99013) — opened Jun 11, 1999, closed Aug 10, 2001.
- Post-collision fuel system integrity (PE99010) — opened Feb 3, 1999, closed Jun 11, 1999.
- Integrated child seat belt lockup (EA97003) — opened Jan 31, 1997, closed Aug 19, 1998, led to recall 97I001000.
- Integrated child seat belt lockup (SQ96016) — opened Sep 18, 1996, closed Feb 4, 1997.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
In 2005 while entering onto the highway going home from some personal appointments a small car hit our full size van from behind and caused us to flip over and roll over 8 times and slide at least 2 city blocks before it stopped. We were not even doing the speed limit when we were hit. The front…
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 plymouth grand voyager. The contact noticed an extensive fuel leak coming from the vehicle. The contact was not notified of nhtsa campaign number: 00v268000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence due to the failure. The manufacturer was…
I got in the van in my driveway and turned the ignition switch on then i noticed that the air bag light was on. So i turned the ignition switch off waited a minute then turned it back on and the light was still on. I thought it was a fuse so i proceeded to my destination. As i arrived at my mom's…
The drivers side strut tower is rusting out, but not on the top like most of them do. 3/4 of the side of the tower is rusted and gone. The passenger side still looks good. I have gone to several shops but no one can help me. The vans 3.3l engine and trans are still in good shape so i need to find…
Takata recall,serpentine belt has shredded at least six times and just came off three times ,tensioner replaced three times,idler pulley twice,when belt shreds wires sever and van stops abruptly,windshield wipers stop abruptly hesitating before resuming,sway bar links need replaced,o2sensors check…
Other Plymouth Grand Voyager years
← 1996 Grand Voyager · 1998 Grand Voyager →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Grand Voyager | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 Grand Voyager | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Grand Voyager | 110 | 2 |
| 1999 Grand Voyager | 208 | 3 |
| 1998 Grand Voyager | 276 | 4 |
| 1997 | 261 | 4 |
| 1996 Grand Voyager | 569 | 9 |
| 1995 Grand Voyager | 80 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager?
Owners most often report power train, air bags, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 49 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Grand Voyager model years, the 1997 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.