1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 49 complaints for the 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 49 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 86,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 11
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 86,000 miles, and 8% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 11 fires.
What owners wrote
While driving pressed on accelerator pedal and vehicle hesitated. Noticed white smoke in the rear of vehicle. Checked side mirrors & noticed flames. Stopped & turned vehicle off. Fire department called & put flames out. Vehicle towed to dealership. Mechanic indicated a spark caused fuel pump to ignite & the electrical wires burned. Wiring harness, anti-lock brake sensors, fuel pump, fuel filter, and fuel tank were all damaged.
Vehicle has broken serpentine belt 11 times since purchased in august 1997. Vehicle looses power steering and alternator when this happens. Brackets, pulleys, tensioners and belts have all been replaced again and again but problem worsens. Last belt lasted only 2 months and 1500 miles.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager
- Air bags 48 complaints
- Electrical system 48 complaints
- Transmission 44 complaints
- Fuel system 24 complaints
- Steering 22 complaints
- Cruise control 17 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 16 complaints