2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager Problems
- Complaints
- 110filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles, 51 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests. Report an error
What owners report
Owners of this model year most often write about the serpentine belt slipping or breaking, which takes out power steering and cooling, and about transmission failures that can leave the van unable to shift. Many complaints describe problems appearing at moderate mileage, some during wet weather driving, and others gradually as the van ages (rusted brake lines, rusted strut towers).
- Engine cooling
Serpentine belt slips off or breaks
- 14 complaints (13%)
- median 79,250 mi at 6.8 yrs old (8 state mileage, few)
- filed 2002–2014
Complaints describe the serpentine belt coming off its pulleys or breaking, often suddenly, leaving the van without power steering, cooling, or charging. Several owners say it happened repeatedly, especially after driving through water or in rain, and that shops replaced the belt, tensioner, idler pulley, or harmonic balancer without ending the problem. Some report the tensioner mounting bolt sheared off or the belt tensioner fell away. Reported from roughly 52,000 to 143,000 miles, frequently in wet conditions and on vans several years old.
What to check: Ask for records of belt, tensioner, and pulley work, and look at the belt routing and tensioner condition. Owners report the belt issue recurring, so check whether any splash shield or updated tensioner parts were fitted.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“The serpentine belt comes off every time I go thru water. I can not drive the van anytime it rains or the roads are wet! My daughter in law has the same van and the same problem! Once the belt comes off I loose all power,steering,brakes. Putting me and any passengers in danger!”
NHTSA complaint #10439003, filed 2011-12, 143,000 miles“On two occasions the serpentine belt slipped off their pulleys while driving, which left my car without power steering, brakes, cooling, A/C, or alternator. I had to stop and have the car towed in. Dealer could not provide a preventative repair to keep the belt from slipping off again. Finally, gates had a kit in feb. 2007 that I had installed that is supposed to cure this problem. This is an epidemic problem for this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10187057, filed 2007-04, 83,500 miles - Transmission and drivetrain
Transmission will not shift or fails
- 15 complaints (14%)
- median 64,761 mi at 3.8 yrs old (8 state mileage, few)
- filed 2001–2009
Owners describe the van refusing to shift up, dropping out of gear, jerking and lurching, or suddenly decelerating and not exceeding highway speeds. Some complaints mention a broken transmission pin, cracked transmission hoses losing fluid, or a failed solenoid that damaged the control module; dealers quoted diagnostics and replacement work, and one owner was told remanufactured units were on back order. Mostly reported between about 27,000 and 72,000 miles, some within the first few years of ownership.
What to check: Test drive through all gears, including a highway merge, and check for delayed or harsh shifts. Ask whether the transmission fluid and hoses have been serviced and whether any transmission work was already done.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“From day one of getting this van I have had problems with repairs the last straw happened on 03/11/03 . My transmission hoses cracked and lost all the transmission fluid on a 2000 chrysler Grand Voyager se. I noticed a problem last year but repair shop said they didn't see the problem. Now I have to pay $$$$ to have it fixed and other repairs at that facility were missed to.”
NHTSA complaint #10010527, filed 2003-03, 47,000 miles“The car was driving fine all along. Then in the everning when I started to drive, I noticed the transmission can't shift up and the speedometer is gone, and the transmission warning light turns on. Dealer called back and wanted to charge $150 for diagnostic service because they claimed to have 3 problems. Obviously this is all related so trying to rack up on diagnostic is noticed. Then they reported that the problem was a malfunction transmission control module which also shorted out the input and output speed sensors. …”
NHTSA complaint #10050658, filed 2003-12, 52,000 miles - Air bags
Clockspring failure (horn, air bag light, cruise)
- 10 complaints (9%)
- median 82,500 mi at 5.6 yrs old (7 state mileage, few)
- filed 2001–2024
Complaints describe the air bag warning light coming on, the horn and cruise control stopping, and mechanics identifying a failed clockspring in the steering wheel hub. Some owners note the light returned after a recall repair or after an earlier warranty replacement; one complaint involving a crash states the frontal air bags did not deploy. Reported across a wide range, from under 60,000 to over 175,000 miles.
What to check: With the key on, confirm the air bag light goes out after the bulb check, then test the horn and cruise control. Ask whether the clockspring was replaced and whether the air bag recall work was completed for this van.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I have a 2000 chrysler van that has a broken clock spring. It was repaired under warranty before the mfg warranty expired once already. The chrysler website says that there is no recall on this item even though it can affect your horn and airbag safety equipment. I would like to see chrysler repair this defect at no charge.”
NHTSA complaint #10212926, filed 2007-12, 131,000 miles“There is a recall on Plymouth voyagers 1998 and older doing the same things my 2000 is doing, which is not under recall. The specific problems are: the airbag light has been on constantly for 6 weeks and for the past month the horn does not honk and the cruise control doesn't turn on. I'm very concerned about what exactly is wrong with the airbags, now that I know there is a recall issue for older models. I have not attempted to have it repaired, because I cannot afford to take it to the dealer for repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10072326, filed 2004-05, 82,500 miles - Brakes
Rusted brake lines and soft or low pedal
- 10 complaints (9%)
- median 70,000 mi at 5.1 yrs old (7 state mileage, few)
- 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2001–2014
Owners report the brake pedal going soft or to the floor with little warning, and repair shops finding rusted steel brake lines leaking fluid. Other complaints describe a leaking master cylinder replaced more than once, rear brake shoes seizing after the van sat overnight, and squealing or fast-wearing front pads that recurred after dealer repairs. Mostly reported from about 55,000 to 125,000 miles, with rust-related cases on older vans in salt-belt areas.
What to check: Have the steel brake lines inspected underneath for rust and ask for brake service history. Check pedal feel and fluid level, and test the parking brake and rear brakes after the van has sat overnight.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“While driving down a steep hill the brakes went to the floor and the red no brake light came on. I was going around 30 miles an hour and luckily was in the country. I drove into a farmers field and put on the emergency brake. The dealership replaced the brake equipment including the master cylinder even though nothing was showing on their computer. A few days later I was driving home from work and came to a stop sign, put on brakes and they went to the floor again. I hit the vehicle in front of me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10102800, filed 2004-12, 60,000 miles“Front disc brake pad (specifically the exterior pad on the left side of the vehicle in my case) wears very fast relative to the rear at a rate of once every 10k or fewer miles for the front versus once in 125k miles for the rear. My problem is so severe that I have to watch wear closely and will swap the left front pads with the right front pads to keep from having to get a new set every 10k miles. Chrysler mechanic inspected brakes and said that everything was moving correctly but suggested I change rotors and brake pads. …”
NHTSA complaint #10095663, filed 2004-10, 20,000 miles - Suspension
Rusted front strut towers
- 5 complaints (5%)
- median 102,500 mi at 9.5 yrs old (4 state mileage, few)
- filed 2007–2010
Complaints describe rust found on the front strut towers, in some cases severe enough that shops recommended replacement of the towers or the owners were told the strut was pushing through the body. Owners writing from salt-belt states note the problem was found on visual inspection rather than after a specific event. Reported roughly between 68,000 and 120,000 miles on older vans, typically in areas where road salt is used.
What to check: Open the hood and inspect the strut tower tops and surrounding sheet metal for rust or bubbling, and check underneath the front wheel arches. Vans kept in salt-belt states deserve a closer look.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Front strut pushing through body of van. We've spoken to a few mechanics/dealers who have been seeing alot of the same thing with this make/model van. No incident has occurred yet but the potential is there. We would like to bring attention to this so NHTSA can communicate with the dealerships and resolve. Maybe a recall should be considered? This is potentially very dangerous if owners are not aware of the situation. It also is a costly repair for an issue that seems to be very common in this specific vehicle 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager. …”
NHTSA complaint #10246549, filed 2008-10, 105,000 miles“2000 Grand Voyager. Strut tower rust problem. This is a known and common issue and chrysler will not fix this defect through a recall, which they absolutely should!”
NHTSA complaint #10350873, filed 2010-08, 120,000 miles
Buying note. Check the belt system, transmission behavior, brake lines, and strut towers before buying, since those are the areas owners write about most for this model year. Service records showing recent belt, brake, and transmission work are worth asking for, and a pre-purchase inspection that includes the underside is a reasonable step on a van of this age.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 110 consumer complaints for the 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager. 51 of the complaints include a mileage, and 10% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 72,000 miles. Of all complaints, 9 involved a crash, 7 a fire, 6 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 11 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling20 18%
- Electrical system15 14%
- Air bags12 11%
- Brakes12 11%
- Steering8 7.3%
- Fuel system6 5.5%
- Suspension6 5.5%
- Vehicle speed control6 5.5%
- Other or unknown5 4.5%
Also reported: Body and structure (5), Equipment (3), Seats (3), Engine (2), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (2), Seat belts (1), Tires (1).
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “My daughters (ages 5 and 2) were sitting in the front seat of my van and hit the gear shift and knocked it into gear and the van rolled into my brother-in laws truck almost pinning me between the two vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10008080, filed 2003-02, 54,000 milesEngine cooling: “In wet conditions, the serpentine belt of our 2000 chrysler Grand Voyager minivan comes off with no warning. The problem is intermittent and unpredictable (though always wet). When it does slip off, the driver is left in a deadly situation as all power steering is lost. This has happened to us approximately 10 times over the past year or so. We've replaced the belt twice, the pulley wheel, the tensioner, and the motor mounts. We've also had a plate installed under the motor to try to keep road moisture off of the belt system. …”
NHTSA complaint #10212136, filed 2007-12, 75,000 milesElectrical system: “My 2000 chrysler Grand Voyager's engine burst into flames and almost the whole front end of my car, including my dash board and part of my front seats were burned up. The windshield and the windows on the passenger and driver's side in the front blew out. I suffered from smoke inhalation and did end up going to the emergency room. I also have pulled something in my back and arms that has made my arms from the elbows to the hands go painfully numb and prickly. In addition, I seemed to have caused a hemorrage in my uterus. My period is not due for about a week or a bit more. …”
NHTSA complaint #10037017, filed 2003-09, 69,000 milesAir bags: “The vehicle ran off the road while driving 35-45 MPH into a fence and then into a wooden pole and neither frontal air bag deployed. The consumer received a head injury with 6 staples and other small cut to the head and face. Consumer also cut right hand in the accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10096908, filed 2004-11, 71,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
10% of the 51 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 58,000 and 120,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Voyager · sedan | not rated | 4 / 4 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Recalls and investigations
- 04V480000Oct 6, 2004Air bagsCovers: Plymouth Grand Voyager 1998–2000, Dodge Caravan 1998–2000, Plymouth Voyager 1998–2000 +2 more
On certain minivans, the driver's air bag may become disabled due to a failure of the clockspring, which is located in the hub of the steering wheel.
- 00V268000Sep 13, 2000Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection systemCovers: Plymouth Grand Voyager 1996–2000, Dodge Caravan 1996–2000, Chrysler Town And Country 1996–2000 +2 more
Vehicle description: mini vans built with 3.3l and 3.8l engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel rail could result, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle fire.
Recall details for the 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 11 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10229256Jul 22, 2020Electrical system. KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the…
- 10221686Jul 22, 2020Electrical system. KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the…
- 10175735Apr 22, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty…
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Body and structure, Equipment. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Body and structure, Equipment. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169247Nov 20, 2019Equipment. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Engine cooling. Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Other model years of the Plymouth Grand Voyager
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 110 | 72,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1999 | 208 | 77,626 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 276 | 88,000 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 261 | 82,000 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 569 | 102,771 | 9 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 80 | 118,500 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 198 | 133,900 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 254 | 120,000 | 7 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 244 | 132,892 | 6 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 164 | 85,500 | 6 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 42 | 133,750 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 15 | 121,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1988 | 8 | 97,950 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Plymouth Grand Voyager model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager?
Owners of this model year most often write about the serpentine belt slipping or breaking, which takes out power steering and cooling, and about transmission failures that can leave the van unable to shift. The issues reported most often: Serpentine belt slips off or breaks; Transmission will not shift or fails; Clockspring failure (horn, air bag light, cruise).
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager have?
NHTSA recorded 110 consumer complaints for the 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 27 complaints (25% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 20.
Has the 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager reported?
Among the 51 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 72,000 miles and the middle half falls between 58,000 and 120,000 miles; 10% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.