1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 5%of 261 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 140,325miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager, 5% of the 261 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,325 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10816372, filed 2015-12, 198,650 miles“When making a left or right turn engine races, but transmission fails to engage. Also, transmission only functions properly when it is in reverse or first gear. Dealer has replaced transmission five times, which has not corrected problem. Front brakes failed twice.”
NHTSA complaint #890944, filed 2001-06“Vehicle was parked sitting in a driveway,went to start vehicle, put it in reverse, did not reverse, instead it accelerated. Engine moved forward. Tried to stop or gain control by pushing brake,turned off vehicle, pulled key. This defect caused the consumer to hit another vehicle that was about 100 feet away.”
NHTSA complaint #819054, filed 1997-11“While driving on dry payment applied the brakes and the ABS brakes did not work. At this incident the truck had 500miles. The dealer said the brakes were fine since then the driver has to double the amount of distance between any vehicle to have enough stopping time. The second time driver applied the brakes the ABS brakes never pumped on, and that caused the driver to hit another vehicle. This accident happened on feb.21,1998.”
NHTSA complaint #821622, filed 1998-03“Pitted/corroded front rotors; various repairs shop mechanics informed consumer that Plymouth truck voyagers 1996-1998 were commonly known for that problem. Manufacturer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #866276, filed 2000-07Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 12 | 11% |
| 1999 | 13 | 6% |
| 1998 | 27 | 10% |
| 1997 | 12 | 5% |
| 1996 | 58 | 10% |
| 1995 | 6 | 8% |
| 1994 | 16 | 8% |
| 1993 | 84 | 33% |
| 1992 | 52 | 21% |
| 1991 | 40 | 24% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
| 1989 | 2 | 13% |
| 1988 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager
49 complaintsAir bags
47 complaintsEngine cooling
46 complaintsElectrical system
42 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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