1997 Plymouth Voyager Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 64about this part
- Share
- 19%of 346 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,360miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 64 complaints about the air bags of the 1997 Plymouth Voyager, 19% of the 346 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,360 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My wife was driving our 1997 Voyager up a gravel driveway about 5-10 MPH. Both the driver side and passenger side air bags inadvertently deployed. There was no collision of any kind. My wife and daughter both suffered bruising and facial abrasions from the air bags. It is not covered by insurance stating it is a mechanical failure. I feel this is very dangerous and should covered by chrysler for all parts and service.”
NHTSA complaint #10147872, filed 2006-01, 178,000 miles“1. The rear hatch leaked upon delivery. Three attempts were made to put some king of sealant on the exterior to prevent leakage. Some water damage to interior was never fixed. 2. Air bag light on due to clock spring failure. Waited for almost two years for chrysler to issue recall while problem was being investigated by NHTSA. 3. Transmission failure at 115,800km. Estimated $1,800 to repair at transmission shop.”
NHTSA complaint #10071389, filed 2004-01, 95,000 miles“Dealership contacted the consumer to inform him that the seat belt recall 02v076000 and air bag clock spring recall 02v293000 repairs were already performed. Then, consumer never took vehicle to dealer have the recall repairs performed. Manufacturer will be contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #10074028, filed 2004-05, 10,000 miles“Consumer experienced symptoms of the clockspring recall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the cockspring was not the cause of the problem. The dealer indicated that in order to dignose the proble the consumer would have to pay a diagnostic fee. The consumer took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the problem as a faulty clockspring and repl;aced it. The consumer request rimbursement for the expenses paid to repair the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10071525, filed 2004-04, 85,721 miles“Transmission failed to shift into higher gears. The first time the dealer replaced some parts in the transmission, the second time the dealer stated the entire transmission needed to be replaced. Ts and the clock spring needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10022880, filed 2003-07, 97,000 milesRelated recalls
- 02V293000Nov 7, 2002On certain mini vans, the clockspring assembly may have been wound incorrectly during the vehicle assembly process.Covers: Plymouth Voyager 1996–1998, Dodge Caravan 1996–1998, Chrysler Town And Country 1996–1998 +2 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 17 | 10% |
| 1999 | 65 | 24% |
| 1998 | 59 | 18% |
| 1997 | 64 | 19% |
| 1996 | 134 | 18% |
| 1995 | 72 | 21% |
| 1994 | 90 | 17% |
| 1993 | 16 | 3% |
| 1992 | 27 | 4% |
| 1991 | 10 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1997 Plymouth Voyager
56 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
55 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsFuel system
37 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsVehicle speed control
30 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsTires
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Plymouth 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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