1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 6%of 261 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager, 6% of the 261 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“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“1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager windshield wipers start on there own and sometimes cease to funtion when switched on! The wiper wear excessively due to starting on dry glass. Can be a hazard if wipers fail to funtion when needed. Had mechanic checked motor and wiring and in formed that it cound be the body control module but it is a defect from the manufacture a new one could result in the same problem at a cost of over $500.00! Checked on internet and found that this seems to be a common problem with this year vehicle”
NHTSA complaint #10098860, filed 2004-11, 65,000 miles“Windshield wipers go on and off at random. It can be one time or several times. It is very inconvenient. This has been going on since we purchased the used vehicle in 2000.”
NHTSA complaint #10052528, filed 2004-01, 67,000 miles“Ventilation system only functions on high setting. Also, this has caused poor visibility when trying to defrost the windshield. Dealer has not been able to determine the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10033650, filed 2003-09, 79,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 13 | 5% |
| 1997 | 16 | 6% |
| 1996 | 50 | 9% |
| 1995 | 4 | 5% |
| 1994 | 14 | 7% |
| 1993 | 17 | 7% |
| 1992 | 14 | 6% |
| 1991 | 11 | 7% |
| 1989 | 1 | 7% |
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 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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