1997 Plymouth Voyager Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 55about this part
- Share
- 16%of 346 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,072miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 55 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1997 Plymouth Voyager, 16% of the 346 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,072 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“It all began with a bump in the transmission when the AC was on. Soon after that startedtransmission would lock into limp home mode betwen 30 and 35 MPH. It kicked into limp home mode on the highway, while I was driving 65 and put my family in jeapordy. I parked in in the driveway and left it there for 2 months. When I decided to try it again to get it to a mechanic, it wouldn't even go in reverse. Brought it to a chrysler dealership in the area to be repaired at the tune of $2,000 for an overhaul. Metal all throughout the tranny. …”
NHTSA complaint #10082872, filed 2004-07, 92,000 miles“1997 Plymouth Voyager transmission failure. Consumer states that the transmission has failed 5 times. Consumer believes that he is due to some compensation due to the continuing failure of this vehicle. The transmission would not shift properly into gear and sometimes it would get stuck in second gear. Both outer tie rod ends were loose.”
NHTSA complaint #10228434, filed 2008-05, 90,482 miles“At about 62000 miles van began to shift hard and clunk at about 35-40 MPH. Took it to the dealer during warranty period and was told that there was nothing wrong with the transmission. At 65000 miles the transmission failed while my wife and 11 month old were driving, leaving them stranded about and hour from home.”
NHTSA complaint #10088453, filed 2004-08, 65,000 miles“The consumer's son was driving when the transmission failed. Massive amounts of metal was found inside of the differential. The transmission would only go in reverse. The sliding door motor failed and the driverside power locks on the driver side slide door had become inoperative. The consumer requested reimbursement. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #567850, filed 2002-11, 77,904 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 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 34 | 20% |
| 1999 | 41 | 15% |
| 1998 | 55 | 17% |
| 1997 | 55 | 16% |
| 1996 | 88 | 12% |
| 1995 | 63 | 19% |
| 1994 | 85 | 16% |
| 1993 | 86 | 14% |
| 1992 | 89 | 13% |
| 1991 | 49 | 9% |
| 1990 | 44 | 19% |
| 1989 | 32 | 19% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 4 | 5% |
| 1986 | 3 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1997 Plymouth Voyager
64 complaintsEngine cooling
56 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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