NHTSA — Electrical System Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
75,950 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager electrical problems

electrical problem

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1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager Owner Comments

problem #14

Dec 272015

Grand Voyager

  • 198,650 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 engine light to come on, cv axles failing replaced right twice, hub assembly and brake calipers miss aligned, engine mounts failed and needed, replaced, airbag and ABS lights on dashboard panel fuse blowing, taillights possible short causing brake light to fail, battery needing to be disconnected. To save battery from dyeing due to brake lights staying on constantly, transmission jerking and hesitating in reverse and first gear, passenger side window not operating possible problem, back windows open but will not always shut, horn not working, replaced fuel pump due to gas leak, when braking van lurches forward, front end shakes, tie bar ends replaced, heater blows cold on passenger side and not cooling, most problems occurred while driving, replaced stop brake switch, brake light drivers side illuminated, but not when brake petal pushed, transmission leaking by cv axel, turn signals and panels inside by dash not always operating, only when negative terminal is readjustment, lights flashing as if panic mode was activated when car is not on, rattling. Sound from front of van possible cv axel or suspension.

- Foley, AL, USA

problem #13

Jul 102013

Grand Voyager 6-cyl

  • 165,355 miles
When I turn on my car after 3 to 5 second it would turn off and when I am driving when it reaches about 15 to 25 the check engine light will turn on and car turns off and steering wheel dos not work and the brakes dos not work, but the electricity is still works, the stereo would still be on.

- Twin Falls, ID, USA

problem #12

May 012012

Grand Voyager 6-cyl

  • 165,000 miles
So far this vehicle has been a lemon. I have replaced everything on it, from fuel pump, sensors, steering column, belt tensioner and pulley, alternator, wiper switch that seems to have a mind of its own even tho I replaced a new switch. Now more electrical problems. The instrument cluster is now messed up. ABS light and check engine light keep coming on all my gauges go flat. Lights go dim. Then suddenly lights will flash and they will all come back on. Then go off again. Now, not only do they go flat but now I have a shifting problem. The vehicle will not shift. It seems to be stuck in 2nd gear. I replaced the whole braking system. Egr valve, cam sensor, cruise control, the body. The gas pedal use to accelerate on its own. That was a little scary goin down the road not knowing when it was gonna do that. Everyone who rides with me keeps joking as if the vehicle is haunted. Lights go weak, I've replaced all the bulbs cleaned the headlights. Nothing seems to work right on this vehicle. I've already invested thousands. Way more then its worth. I've had problems where the vehicle just refuses to start. Sometimes not a problem. Then usually in the cold it wont turn over at all. I have replaced the battery numerous times checked for codes. Airbag light would come on. Transmission hesitates. Sometimes vehicle shudders acts like its gonna quit.vehicle just has on going problems.

- North Bennington , VT, USA

problem #11

Jan 022012

Grand Voyager 6-cyl

  • 203,300 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 use it chyrsler should be the ones paying to have this part replaced not us this is way to common of a problem.

- Commerce City , CO, USA

problem #10

Feb 222011

Grand Voyager

  • 162,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager. The contact stated the entire instrument panel intermittently failed and all of the gauges dropped to 0. the vehicle also intermittently stalled. The failure occurred while at a stop sign and while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was advised to replace the instrument cluster. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 162,000 and the current mileage was 164,000.

- Lebanon, MO, USA

problem #9

Oct 152006

Grand Voyager

  • 145,000 miles
The instrument panel started going off and on. When it would go off the ABS light would come on and then the engine service light would come on, during this time every thing went out. The speedometer, odometer, gas and temperature gauges went out. I would hit the dash and it would work correctly. I finally had to replace it and that one lasted about a year and a half. So know I have put another one in and at this time having problems getting it to function. I see a lot of complaints on the internet, but none on NHTSA website.

- Durham, NC, USA

problem #8

Jun 012006

Grand Voyager 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 24,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Air conditioning system: Evaporator was replaced 3 times so far, first time being under 3 year warranty. Service engine light stays on all the time now, even after being diagnosed with "no problems" and being reset. Lately, the windows won't go up and down until the car is stopped and restarted. Same thing with the speedometer and the tachometer. They just "go dead".

- Parkersburg, WV, USA

problem #7

Jan 252002

Grand Voyager 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
: the contact stated since the vehicle was purchased in 2002 from an independent dealer, the vehicle has been having on going problems with the electrical wiring, alternator, radiator, thermostat, cooling system. Diagnostic testing is needed for gross pollution. The vehicle has failed under fair weather conditions three times since purchase. Events leading up to the failures of the fan, radiator and transmission occurred when vehicle started to run hot, causing transmission to blow out. Service for these components were performed at an independant auto shop.

- Victorville, CA, USA

problem #6

Jun 292002

Grand Voyager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine and air conditioner were running. Consumer turned off engine, but not air conditioner. Consumer later tried to start the vehicle, but it would not start. The consumer had gotten out, and saw flames under the hood. The wires under fuse block were burning. Consumer was able to put fire out. Dealer repaired burned wiring at pdc and replaced two 40 amp fuses in pdc.

- Toronto Ontario, CD, USA

problem #5

Mar 152000

Grand Voyager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer states while driving, the vehicle caught on fire, it appeared that fire was due to an electrical problem (claim # 40-2269-222).

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #4

Mar 132000

Grand Voyager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving the vehicle caught fire, it appeared to be electrical, claim # 40-2269-222. Nlm

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #3

Mar 152000

Grand Voyager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer states while driving, the vehicle caught on fire, it appeared that fire was due to an electrical problem (claim # 40-2269-222).

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #2

Mar 132000

Grand Voyager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving the vehicle caught fire, it appeared to be electrical, claim # 40-2269-222. Nlm

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #1

Jul 151997

Grand Voyager

  • miles
Veilcle has been experiencing ongoing problems with eletrcal system, which inturn, caused problem with windshield wiper motor, /oor motor, engine check ligh/odometer. Also, steering wheel woud lock up intermittently. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on eleven occasions, and no corrections have been done.

- Houston, TX, USA

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