1998 Plymouth Voyager Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 76about this part
- Share
- 24%of 323 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 76 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1998 Plymouth Voyager, 24% of the 323 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 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.
“1998 Plymouth Voyager loses serpentine belt ,over heats and loses power steering whenever it rains. I had the belt tensioner replaced twice it has not helped now van is at another chrysler dealership, where they say it is the power steering pump and pulley. They are charging me $400.00 dollars to do this work and I believe this is a manufacturing defect that should be acknowledged and addressed.”
NHTSA complaint #10018372, filed 2003-05, 72,000 miles“My19 98 Plymouth Voyager with the 2.4ltr engine developed an oil leak at approx. 49,000 miles. After tedious searching, I found the leak was confined to the head gasket. Which has turned out to be a very expensive fix. I asked chrysler if they had encountered this problem, and was told no. So then I decided to check the internet, and lordy lordy the place was overflowing with a multitude of the same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10028535, filed 2003-07, 50,000 miles“The belt slips off in the rain causing power failure to everything running off the belt. No power steering, no cooling system, no electrical charging, no A/C, and I believe the brakes didn't work right.”
NHTSA complaint #10441013, filed 2011-12, 119,000 miles“Gasoline odor/exhaust fumes were coming into the vehicle through the heating vent on the passenger's side while driving at various speeds. This was due to a flex cross over tube located between the exhaust manifold. Dealer was aware of this issue, but the replacement part was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10101652, filed 2004-11, 103,382 miles“While driving, the serpentine belt in the engine broke causing the vehicle to lose power steering. With great difficulty, the driver somehow got the vehicle to the side of the road without incident. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who replaced the serpentine belt.”
NHTSA complaint #10055769, filed 2004-02, 55,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 30 | 18% |
| 1999 | 52 | 19% |
| 1998 | 76 | 24% |
| 1997 | 56 | 16% |
| 1996 | 136 | 18% |
| 1995 | 39 | 12% |
| 1994 | 62 | 12% |
| 1993 | 54 | 9% |
| 1992 | 64 | 9% |
| 1991 | 35 | 7% |
| 1990 | 22 | 10% |
| 1989 | 17 | 10% |
| 1988 | 10 | 11% |
| 1987 | 14 | 17% |
| 1986 | 4 | 8% |
| 1985 | 4 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1998 Plymouth Voyager
59 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
55 complaintsElectrical system
42 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Plymouth Voyager
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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