Transmission failure, 2000 Voyager transmission seized while being driven on main St., at 40,000 miles. Replaced at cost over $3000. The consumer is seeking restitution for these repair costs.

- Danbury, CT, USA

Gears could be shifted without pressing the brake pedal. The gear selector was bumped while the vehicle was parked and the key was in the ignition's auxiliary mode. As a result the vehicle rolled backward, hit the consumer and rolled over her hip/thigh. The emergency brake was not engaged at the time of the accident.

- Meadville, PA, USA

The transmission has a filter that is housed at the bottom of the transmission. The plastic device that holds the filter breaks, and while driving it falls off, making the transmission defective. The O ring and filter were replaced. It fell into the pan.

- Hoover, AL, USA

My van started emitting a whisling sound after the warranty of 30,000 miles ran out at 40,000 miles and eventually the transmission doesn't want to shift. I took it to the dealer and the owner said that he will eat the cost but I found out that they had sold my wife an extended warranty. Now at 103,000, its doing the same thing of not shifting. The dealer said that we need to pay for the replacement.

- New Llano, LA, USA

I bought this vehicle in 8-03, secondhand from a dealership in NY. In the last 2 weeks, I have had trouble with the transmission losing power and starting to lose fluid. In route to a dr's appt. With my pregnant daughter and her 5 yr. Old the trans. Started to slip and lunge forward. I stopped the vehicle and checked the trans. Was empty of fluid after 20 miles from home. Added 4 qts. Of fluid only to go another 10 miles and the trans. Was doing it again. To the garage only to find out the trans. Casing was blown out and no fluid. Mechanic told me this was a very common problem with this trans. To no avail, no trans. To be found in NY state. To get another trans it is going to cost me $1500-$2000. I will not buy another Chrysler Voyager. I will do better homework next time.

- Star Lake, NY, USA

While driving the transmission blew out. The consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed. The dealerships mechanic was notified but did not resolve the problem.

- Lawson, MO, USA

I purchased a new 2000 Plymouth Voyager minivan in November of 1999. In January 2002, at 38,000 miles, the transmission failed, stranding me on the side of the road. A local Chrysler dealer diagnosed the cause as a failed torque converter. The torque converter, as well as several other transmission components, were replaced. In January 2003, at 55,000 miles, a transmission fluid leak was noticed. The same dealer repaired transmission fluid lines and seals, and changed the transmission fluid and filter. In November 2003, at 75,000 miles, the transmission failed again, leaving my children and I stranded on the roadside at night. Another Chrysler dealer diagnosed the problem as a second failed torque converter.

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

There was a delay in engaging gears. Vehicle jumped forward or backward unexpectedly. Took vehicle to dealer, dealer stated transmission needed replacing.

- Old Town, ME, USA

Transmission has failed 4 times causing vehicle to loose power in dangerous situations.

- Bonsall, CA, USA

A pin slipped from the transmission, which caused it to fail.

- Anna, OH, USA

I was driving 35 mph when the engine made a loud noise. It acted like it was in neutral, and would not go anywhere, it then jumped forward and seemed to be fine, then it did it again and would not move. I had it towed over by aaa to hall the next day.they informed me that the transmission was gone at 50,800 miles and the warrenty only covered 3/36,000 mile. I was less than three years since I purchased the van. They had to replace the transmission. I followed the B schedule of service and had the transmission fluid and filter change at 46,000 miles. The schedule B in my owners mannual says 48,000 miles. The services manager says that it should be changed at 36,000 miles.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

I have a 2000 Plymouth Voyager. I purchased it brand new in 12/00. I expereince a problem when shifting from park to reverse to drive. From a parked position, I put the vehicle in reverse and proceed to back up. Once I have completed backing out, I put the vehicle in drive to (attempt) go forward. The vehicle is in drive, however the vehicle continues to go in reverse (several feet). I have tried shifting to overdrive, neutral, and park however the vehicle still continues to move in reverse. I have had the vehicle to the dealership 5 times and the problem still hasn't been resolved. This is a severe hazard as I have almost had several accidents, assuming the my vehicle should be moving forward when in drive. The service manager does not want to admit there is a problem, he blames it on me not putting my brake all the way down. I advised him that despite the position on my brake if the vehicle is in drive it should move forward or if it is in park it should not move at all. The vehicle eventually moves forward, but not until it is ready. My transmission fluid is clean and full. My mileage now is approx 25471. The vehicle is used for personal use only.

- Bellmawr, NJ, USA

Transmission would not engage into reverse while vehicle was cold. Finally, transmission started slipping out of gear when slowing down causing vehicle to stall. Stalling started on reported incident date.

- Des Moines, IA, USA

While driving vehicle felt like it was in netral gear, then it cut off. Transmission went. Replaced transmission, but problem reoccurred. This was a common problem.

- Wyandotte, OK, USA

While driving home in a school at 20 mph the van shifted from drive to nuetral and back to drive. I thought van was killing after hearing a weird noise and looked to see the panel had registerd a problem and thats when I saw it shift from neutral to drive. When I got haome I called the dealer to bring it in and to set up a rental for me. When I got there he said they would only pay for I day of rental, and they would put the van through test and if they could not duplicate the problem then I can coome pick it up. I don't want to drive something that has not been cleared safe for my family and would like to return the vehicle it they can't find a problem.

- Grapevine, TX, USA

While driving 65 mph vehicle suddenly downshifted a couple of gears, went from 65 to 35 in a matter of moments. Vehicle experiences a loud thump in the engine compartment, dealer has not been able to correct problem. Malfunctioning electric door locks. Malfunctioning electric windows. Incorectly shifting transmision. Keyless entry failure. Dash gauges fail. Poor gas mileage. Wind whistling through failed window seal.

- Dumfries, VA, USA

Transmission would not shift gears, vehicle was losing power, and check engine light was coming on. Consumer has been to dealer 3 times.

- Floresville, TX, USA