Plymouth Grand Voyager Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 256 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Plymouth Grand Voyager across 6 model years. The 1996 model year has the most (91). The words owners use most often: “serpentine belt” (21% of reports).
- 256engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 32%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.
- Serpentine belt: mentioned in 55 of 256 complaints (21%)
- Please provide: mentioned in 18 of 256 complaints (7%)
- Head gasket: mentioned in 13 of 256 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 72 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 256 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 31 a fire.
Plymouth Grand Voyager engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Grand Voyager | 20 | 18% | 83,500 |
| 1999 Grand Voyager | 28 | 13% | 95,230 |
| 1998 Grand Voyager | 65 | 24% | 87,124 |
| 1997 Grand Voyager | 46 | 18% | 86,206 |
| 1996 Grand Voyager | 91 | 16% | 94,500 |
| 1995 Grand Voyager | 6 | 8% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Model years: 1996
Problem: In certain vehicles, the engine cylinder head oil galley plug does not seal properly and engine cylinder head oil is not adequately retained.
Risk: Inadequate sealing and retention of the plug can result in oil leakage which could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Fix: Dealers will install an expansion plug and retaining bracket over the cylinder head oil galley plug.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 plymouth grand voyager. While driving approximately 30 mph, the steering failed without warning and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to maneuver the vehicle to the side of the road. When the hood was opened, the contact discovered that the…
Serpentine belt falls off all the time it pulls inward toward the engine slightly any when it gets just a little wet it slips off. The tensioner pulley looks like it needed to be cocked upward just the slightest little bit and then it don't move gates aftermarket product works perfect for all who…
I purchased vehicle used and found no problems with the vehicle with the exception of a squeaky serpentine belt. Put a little belt dressing on it and that was as far as the issue went. Then on a dark rainy night, went through a rain puddle-very slowly, and instantly, steering became very difficult…
The serpentine belt comes off every time i go thru water. I can not drive the van anytime it rains or the roads are wet! My daughter in law has the same van and the same problem! Once the belt comes off i loose all power,steering,brakes. Putting me and any passengers in danger! *tr
Serpentine belt has jumped off tensioner 5 times in the past 3 months, all under wet conditions. Replaced power steering pump, tensioner (2x), pulley, and belt. *kb
Frequently asked questions
Do all Plymouth Grand Voyagers have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 256 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling 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 engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the Plymouth Grand Voyager?
The most frequent phrase is “serpentine belt”, in 55 of 256 complaints, followed by “please provide” (18).
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- Electrical System problems (255)
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- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (135)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (120)
- Steering problems (100)
- Structure problems (100)
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