1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 46about this part
- Share
- 18%of 261 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,206miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 46 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager, 18% of the 261 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,206 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 7 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have problems with my wipers going on and right back off since the month I bought this vehicle in 2000 . I cant get it fixed because noone knows why it does it . Just this week I had my fan relay module replaced , only to learn my transmission is now not worknig it stops at 3rd gear only to drop to 1 gear . While trying to get that fixxed they told me my water pump is leaking (which is ok and expected of most vehicles , ) I have had to have my dash light computer reset because all my AC dfrost and wiper lights were blinking continuously. …”
NHTSA complaint #10071012, filed 2004-01, 132,000 miles“Check engine light fail to come on. This in turn cause the fuel pump to start failing,which in turn cause one of the heads to have a mis-fire. This has cause me to fail maryland emissions cause they hook your vehicle up to a computer. Break down of repairs below from the chrysler dealer that calls it a five star dealer !!! Fuel pump = $600.00 check engine light ( wiring ) = $350.00 new head one side = $1,100.00 this is from a man who changes the oil every 2,500 miles and takes great care of the vehicle my vw has 250,000 miles and still runs great. I called chrysler but they said it my problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10070410, filed 2004-01, 101,000 miles“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 .”
NHTSA complaint #10448357, filed 2012-02, 203,300 miles“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 .”
NHTSA complaint #10161735, filed 2006-07, 24,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10058667, filed 2004-02, 125,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 20 | 18% |
| 1999 | 28 | 13% |
| 1998 | 65 | 24% |
| 1997 | 46 | 18% |
| 1996 | 91 | 16% |
| 1995 | 6 | 8% |
| 1994 | 17 | 9% |
| 1993 | 17 | 7% |
| 1992 | 11 | 5% |
| 1991 | 9 | 5% |
| 1990 | 7 | 17% |
| 1989 | 5 | 33% |
| 1988 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager
49 complaintsAir bags
47 complaintsElectrical system
42 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsBrakes
12 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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