NHTSA — Power Train: Automatic Transmission Problems

1996 Plymouth Voyager (Page 3 of 4)

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 1
Average Mileage:
14,112 miles

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1996 Plymouth Voyager transmission problems

transmission problem

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1996 Plymouth Voyager Owner Comments (Page 3 of 4)

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problem #26

Aug 251999

Voyager

  • miles

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

This van had electrical problems from the beginning. The transmission was just the final straw for us. Then to see how many other people had put multiple transmissions in their Chrysler vans. It's a crime.

- Beavercreek, OH, USA

problem #25

Sep 101999

Voyager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission and torque converter had to be rebuilt.

- Palmdale, CA, USA

problem #24

Jul 141999

(reported on)

Voyager

  • miles
Transmission design does not contain a shift lock (poor design). Mjs

- Ellington, CT, USA

problem #23

Nov 011997

Voyager

  • miles

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

Transmission replaced by dealer for free on 5-1-97, struts replaced 11-1-97 for $616.01 by dealer, windshield wipers come on when not in use, cylinder head leaking oil 4-3-99.

- Suffolk, VA, USA

problem #22

Mar 151999

Voyager

  • miles
The battery failed after 2 1/2 years. The air conditioning system failed after 1 month. It was repaired. It needed freon again two months later. It failed again 1 1/2 years after purchase, at which time we paid to have the system repaired. It has failed for the fourth time 3 years after purchase. The transmission suddenly failed three years after purchase, unable to go into reverse.

- Shorewood, WI, USA

problem #21

Feb 121999

Voyager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving the vehicle loses power. Trying to restart, engine will not turn over. Dealer contacted and is aware of the problem. Problem tracked to a component related to the automatic transmission. When tapped, it would prevent the van from starting.

- Lincoln, NE, USA

problem #20

May 121998

Voyager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

While driving transmission went out, and the gears were not shifting right. Consumer got stuck due to the gears getting stuck in neutral. Dealer can't determine the problem. First time transmission went out dealer replaced transmission and problem returned.

- Metairie, LA, USA

problem #19

Dec 251998

Voyager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
No summary listed on this vehicle.

- Fpo Ae, NY, USA

problem #18

Jun 261998

Voyager

  • miles
Dealer refuses to discuss manufacturing defect of transmission. Unacceptable to have total transmission failure at only 49,000 miles!

- Downers Grove, IL, USA

problem #17

Jul 151998

Voyager

  • miles
While driving down the freeway, the

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #16

Oct 121998

Voyager

  • miles

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

Transmission failed/ engine stalls.

- Sonora, CA, USA

problem #15

Nov 011997

Voyager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission kept slipping and dealer was contacted. Dealer stated that the oil was not proper. In addition, the engine check light kept coming on. Transmission keeps on jumping into gear, and takes 15-20 minutes to go into reverse. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem at this point.

- Buffalo, NY, USA

problem #14

Sep 131997

Voyager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission failure.

- Auburn, WA, USA

problem #13

Sep 101997

Voyager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine stalls/cuts off. In addition, transmission failed.

- Savannah, GA, USA

problem #12

Feb 031997

Voyager

  • miles
Consumer has had a chronic problem with transmission fluid leakage. The dealership has replaced 3 gaskets, 3 transmission oil pumps and sealed the front pump housing and problem still exists.

- Pembroke P, FL, USA

problem #11

Sep 221997

(reported on)

Voyager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle transmission failed without warning. Owner notes that dealer cannot find cause of problem. Owner very concerned for safety.

- Chester, VA, USA

problem #10

May 281997

(reported on)

Voyager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission has difficulty going into 1st gear, also lurch's.

- Wilton, NH, USA

problem #9

Oct 041996

Voyager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmisson failed and the rear differential exploded, causing a loss of control.

- Highland Mills, NY, USA

problem #8

Sep 111996

(reported on)

Voyager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission stuck in first gear, also ABS failure, causing brakes to shake, engine would lose power while accelerating onto freeway; front windshield wipers would come on on their 0wn.

- Madera, CA, USA

problem #7

Aug 281996

(reported on)

Voyager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission bucks hard in first gear, particularly when sitting in traffic.

- West Hills, CA, USA

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