Plymouth Grand Voyager Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 252 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the Plymouth Grand Voyager across 7 model years. The 1996 model year has the most (90). The words owners use most often: “air bag” (46% of reports).
- 252air bags complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 21mention a crash
- 19mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- $390typical repair cost reported by owners
- 23%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bag: mentioned in 116 of 252 complaints (46%)
- Cruise control: mentioned in 99 of 252 complaints (39%)
- Clock spring: mentioned in 78 of 252 complaints (31%)
- Airbag horn: mentioned in 19 of 252 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical air bags repair on the Plymouth Grand Voyager at $390, and half of them between $360 and $480.
Based on 11 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2000–2004), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 68 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 252 complaints, 21 mention a crash, 19 an injury.
Plymouth Grand Voyager air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Grand Voyager | 1 | 25% | 41,000 |
| 2000 Grand Voyager | 12 | 11% | 71,600 |
| 1999 Grand Voyager | 52 | 25% | 72,005 |
| 1998 Grand Voyager | 43 | 16% | 100,000 |
| 1997 Grand Voyager | 47 | 18% | 90,494 |
| 1996 Grand Voyager | 90 | 16% | 123,500 |
| 1995 Grand Voyager | 7 | 9% | 30,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Air bags
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000
Problem: On certain minivans, the driver's air bag may become disabled due to a failure of the clockspring, which is located in the hub of the steering wheel.
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 covered vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. For those vehicles with more than 70,000 miles, daimlerchrysler will offer an extended lifetime warranty under which it will replace the clockspring at no charge if it fails. Daimlerchrysler will also reimburse owners who have paid to have the clockspring replaced on their vehicles. The recall began on october 12, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Air bags:frontal
Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998
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.
Air bags
Model years: 1995
Problem: Vehicle description: mini vans. The wiring that initiates the driver and/or passenger air bag could electrically short circuit to ground. A short circuit to ground that exists immediately after turning the ignition key to the "on" or "start" position can cause the air bag(s) to inadvertently deploy.
Risk: Inadvertent air bag deployment can injure a front seat occupant.
Fix: Dealers will perform an electronic diagnostic check. Any short circuits identified in either the driver's or passenger side air bag initiator wire circuit will be repaired.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the clockspring. The vehicle was not repaired…
I was driving and the whole dash panel went out, gas, speed , horn gauges
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…
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…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 plymouth grand voyager. While driving at various speeds, the horn failed to function and the air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the clock spring failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Plymouth Grand Voyagers have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 252 owner complaints about air bags for the Plymouth Grand Voyager. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Plymouth Grand Voyager air bags?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix air bags problems on the Plymouth Grand Voyager?
Owners report a typical cost of $390 (half paid between $360 and $480), from 11 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the Plymouth Grand Voyager?
The most frequent phrase is “air bag”, in 116 of 252 complaints, followed by “cruise control” (99).
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