1998 Plymouth Voyager Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 6%of 323 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the steering of the 1998 Plymouth Voyager, 6% of the 323 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,500 miles.
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“Drove through a puddle. Serpentine belt fell off, causing loss of power steering. Completed repair as per TSB 07-02-99. Did not correct issue. A known issue with 1996 - 2000 Plymouth/dodge caravans 3.3l and 3.8l. Very dangerous, happens on wet/snow conditions. Bottom third of harmnic balancer is not guarded from road moisture. Chrysler redesigned in 2001. Gates after market kit solves problem gat 38379k, cost $120-$220 with out labor. Does this meet the criteria for a recall?”
NHTSA complaint #10449144, filed 2012-02, 185,000 miles“1998 Plymouth grand van 3.3 motor. After going threw a rain puddle or going threw snow the belt will come off. It will leave you stuck on the side of the road!. Have tried to have it repaired 3 or 4 times and it still does it. It is a known problem by Plymouth. They need to fix this!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10227805, filed 2008-05, 170,000 miles“It is june of 2003 and the car is currently in the shop again for the transmission problem. It has had a power steering pump failure, serpentine belt failure times 5 and now a computer problem. I have contacted chrystler corp at least 5 times regarding the problems with this car. Their answer is well, if you don't like the care trade it in.”
NHTSA complaint #10070075, filed 2004-01, 58,000 miles“When driving at low speeds and brakes are applied,vehicles' steering wheel will tighten, making it difficult to steer. This almost caused several accidents. The dealership have replaced the rack and pinion 3 times and the power steering pump once, but problem still exits.”
NHTSA complaint #10004652, filed 2003-01, 14,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 16 | 6% |
| 1998 | 19 | 6% |
| 1997 | 17 | 5% |
| 1996 | 33 | 4% |
| 1995 | 17 | 5% |
| 1994 | 25 | 5% |
| 1993 | 54 | 9% |
| 1992 | 53 | 8% |
| 1991 | 27 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 0% |
| 1989 | 3 | 2% |
| 1988 | 6 | 7% |
| 1987 | 2 | 2% |
| 1986 | 3 | 6% |
| 1984 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1998 Plymouth Voyager
76 complaintsAir bags
59 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
55 complaintsElectrical system
42 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsBody and structure
20 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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