Plymouth Voyager Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 389 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Plymouth Voyager across 6 model years. The 1996 model year has the most (136). The words owners use most often: “head gasket” (16% of reports).
- 389engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,650typical repair cost reported by owners
- 35%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.
- Head gasket: mentioned in 61 of 389 complaints (16%)
- Serpentine belt: mentioned in 49 of 389 complaints (13%)
- Oil leak: mentioned in 20 of 389 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the Plymouth Voyager at $1,650, and half of them between $920 and $2,000.
Based on 11 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (1999–2011), 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 engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 89 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 389 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 36 a fire, 6 an injury.
Plymouth Voyager engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Voyager | 30 | 18% | 67,500 |
| 1999 Voyager | 52 | 19% | 74,915 |
| 1998 Voyager | 76 | 24% | 65,000 |
| 1997 Voyager | 56 | 16% | 84,200 |
| 1996 Voyager | 136 | 18% | 93,547 |
| 1995 Voyager | 39 | 12% | — |
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 1996 plymouth voyager. When starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal snapping noise heard from the vehicle. The contact shifted into drive; however, the vehicle would not move forward. When the shifter was placed in reverse, the vehicle would only move backwards but not…
The belt slips off in the rain causing power failure to everything running off the belt. No power steering, no cooling system, no electrical charging, no a/c, and i believe the brakes didn't work right. *tr
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…
Tl* 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…
98 voyager expresso 3.3 engine. Doors lock at random, when put in gear, when put in park, while keys in car, with car running, the 15mph is totally irrelevent in this van. It also over heats even in winter, and all the lights blink on the instrument cluster as well as the housing for ac, defrost…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Plymouth Voyagers have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 389 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the Plymouth 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 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.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the Plymouth Voyager?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,650 (half paid between $920 and $2,000), from 11 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the Plymouth Voyager?
The most frequent phrase is “head gasket”, in 61 of 389 complaints, followed by “serpentine belt” (49).
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