Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 087794 | 12/01/1994 | 39007 | Inoperative speedometer. *tw | 02/28/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 210599A | 09/03/1999 | 210599 | 607959 | This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt | 10/19/1999 |
| 210599 | 03/05/1999 | 604696 | Subject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt | 05/07/1999 | |
| 210499 | 02/26/1999 | 604364 | Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (trs) *tt | 04/27/1999 | |
| CH210695 | 06/01/1995 | 43055 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 180795A | 03/01/1995 | 18-07-95 | 39974 | Harsh transaxle shifts. *t2w | 11/01/1995 |
| 180495A | 02/01/1995 | 18-04-95 | 39253 | Start up die out with no fault codes. *tw | 03/31/1995 |
| 212694 | 12/01/1994 | 39010 | Clicking noise from the left front of vehicle at low speed. *tw | 03/01/1995 | |
| 182694 | 01/01/1994 | 39009 | Improved transmission shift quality. *tw | 02/28/1995 | |
| 080794B | 12/01/1994 | 37989 | Harsh shifting at low speed and or digital speedometer fluctuates. *tw | 02/10/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 180997 | 02/28/1997 | 51993 | Vehicle shudder during torque converter emcc (lock up) operation/diagnostic trouble code 38. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 210798 | 04/24/1998 | 600751 | Subject on delayed transaxle engagement. *ak | 06/05/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||||
| 180795 | 02/01/1995 | 39258 | Harsh transaxle shifts. *tw | 03/31/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 970314210597 | 03/14/1997 | 54371 | Condition with tranaxle shudder during a 3rd gear to 3rd gear partial emcc ( electronically modulated converter clutch) engagement, 3rd gear partial emcc to 4th gear partial emcc engagement, or 4th gear to 4th gear emcc engagement. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 08/04/1997 | 1 | 03/21/1995 | |
| Transmission began slipping and then stopped working. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 06/07/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving, the vehicle suddenly lost all power and shut down, after restarting the vehicle a loud siren-like noise occurred, it was determined that the pump bushing welded to the converter hub spun in the pump housing, filling the transmission with metal, the consumer feels that 90,000 miles is too soon to have the transmission rebuilt, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the full cost of the rebuit transmission. nlm | |||
| 06/07/2001 | 1 | 02/01/1995 | |
| Without warning, pump bushing welded to converter hub, spun in pump housing, filling the transmssion with metal and shut down the vehicle. upon restarting, the vehicle made a loud siren-like noise. transmission required rebuilding costing $1400. | |||
| 03/01/1999 | |||
| Head gaskets and cam seals at 120-123000 / transmission at 73000 / air conditioning at 80000 despite regular maintainence and oil changes every 3-4000 miles. *ak | |||
| 05/07/2001 | 1 | 10/01/1994 | |
| I want to correct what i had sent in on 05/09/2001. i had an incomplete model description. it should have read plymouth voyager. the correct search on the web browser of www.google.com and www.alltheweb.com is plymouth voyager automatic transmission problems. i'm again describing my problem with the automatic transmission and i want to emphasize that a large number of others have had similar experiences as shown by the web site complaints and by my neighbors experiences. my wife was driving on a major roadway when the transmission gears disentigrated aaand punctured a hole in the casing. the car lost all power and the fluid splattered over the roadway surface. she was very lucky no one collided with her. chrysler headquarters and the car dealer told me since the car ws past the 75000 mile warranty they would not help me. they wanted 2100 dollars to fix the problem. the dealer and the serice statiion the car was towed to told me this is a common problem with chrysler transmissions. the web sites m. *ak | |||
| 05/07/2001 | 1 | 10/01/1994 | |
| Without warning automatic transmission gears shattered and poked a hole in the casing causing a full loss of power. luckily my wife was not in an accident. chrysler and the dealer say since i am past the 75000 mile limit, they will not help. it cost over $2100 to repair. interent searches using www.google. com and www.alltheweb.com with the words plymouth van transmission problems or chrysler van transmission problems showed many sites with people having the same problems with more or less milage. if you are not under warranty you are out of luck. three of my acquaintances had the same problem with newer chrysler vans. the problem has not been fixed since 1994 to present.*ak | |||
| 05/01/2001 | |||
| While driving at approximately 35 to 40 mph vehicle would not shift gears anymore. a private mechanic examined vehicle and determined that pin which holds gear into position fell out and punched a hole in casing. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||
| 12/26/2000 | |||
| Transmission failed completly, no warning, i was lucky that i was able to get in the break down lane. *ak | |||
| Traveling 40mph applied gas pedal, but vehicle had no power. would start to shake. transmission gears not shifting correctly. had it replaced. the 2nd transmission felt like it needed a tune up. after tune up, vehicle still not picking up power. vehicle was shaking & rattling. also had the mounts replaced & checked the axle. nothing was wrong.*aak | |||
| 09/12/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1995 | |
| Please reply to new email address:robert_linkoff@swissre.com. no safety defect mentione din summary. *ak | |||
| 09/12/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1995 | |
| Chrysler is manufacturing defective transmissions. they must be held accountable for all repairs on their defective parts. the transmissions should not fail at 50,000+ miles. many minivan owners have had to replace their transmissions. i personally know of two family members who had to go through this with minivans with less than 55,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 1 | 11/01/1994 | |
| Transmission doesn't shift, vehicle does move, but very slow. vehicle makes noise when shifting. transmission was replaced at 44000 miles by the dealership. transmission problem was still there. he has contacted dealership, and mechanic told consumer that he has to pay for the transmission.*ak | |||
| While driving and pressing the accelerator pedal a noise occurs within the transmission, cause unknown. dealer cannot identify the problem. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 04/27/1998 | 0 | ||
| When putting car in reverse there would be a delay, then a big bang, and it would go into reverse, sometimes when driving car would shift gears on its own. consumer felt this was unsafe driving condition. *ak | |||
| 01/13/1999 | 6 | 12/01/1994 | |
| Everythime put into reverse transmission clunks, also when shifted into drive and driving down the road it winds out engine and does not catch into gear,to get into overdrive i have to release accelerator until it shifts or push accelerator in order to shift into over drive. *ak | |||
| 12/23/1999 | 1 | 11/01/1995 | |
| For about 100 miles or so before total failure, we noticed a slight whining sound, plus some instances of slightly erratic shifting. a check of the transmission fluid showed it to be at the proper level. it looked clean, and had no burned smell. the transmission quit working at estelline, texas, on us 287. i had to call a towing service, and was towed to childress, texas. ther are no plymouth or chrysler dealers in childress, so we went to a local transmission shop. they were able to get the transmission repaired in about a week , at a cost of $1772.50. towing was $60. the mechanic said that the bushing in front pump apparently became loose and started spinning, causing very rapid wear, and damage to other parts. he had to install new front pump and forward drum assemblies, as well as other parts. i feel extremely unhappy about the expense, as well as the considerable personal inconvenience this incident caused. i have never abused the transmission, and have seen that it had normal maintenance, and i don't think it should fail at only 52000 miles. *ak | |||
| 12/23/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1997 | |
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1998 | 2 | 05/01/1995 | |
| No summary | |||
| 10/17/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1995 | |
| Transmission failure at 74,912 miles which requires replacement of the chrysler grand voyager's transmission at a cost of $1800.00. the transmission in my 1990 grand voyager also failed. the cost of that repair was paid by chrysler through a recall. chrysler has not offered to contribute to the cost of the 1995 grand voyager transmission repair. in addition, we have contacted two chrysler dealers regarding repair of the vehicle and they gave conflicting stories of how the transmission should be repaired and the frequency of transmission failures in grand voyagers. under the conditions i drive, i believe the grand voyager transmission should last over 100,000 miles. i am disappointed that chrysler does not build a reliable transmission for the grand voyager. sandy hoffstrom | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 730 | 09/01/1995 | |
| Will not go into reverse or shift into high gear when cold. when does shift into reverse, car lunges backwards suddenly. problem ongoing for 2 years. works great after car is warmed up. have had garages check it out and state they don't believe it is a transmission problem but will rebuild if i want to. have changed transmission fluid and oil routinely. | |||
| 10/05/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1994 | |
| A vibration consistent with the vehicle's speed (similar to a defective wheel bearing) was detected prior to failure. the transmission locked up, and all fluid was lost throughout the engine compartment. this presented a potentially serious safety hazard to the driver, since this occured during the morning rush hour commute in the center lane of the freeway. the report from the service center indicated that the transmission was totally destroyed (very expensive repair!). | |||
| 07/26/1999 | 2 | ||
| While driving the transmission would hesitate & jerk. this would happen when shifting into different gear, replaced once before 1/99. the problem is now getting worse.mjs | |||
| 1 | 01/31/1995 | ||
| The transmission seal failed at 67,000 miles causing vehicle to loose traction without warning, and slip as though it was in neutral. the right front axle failed, causing loss of control when turning at 58,464 miles. *yc | |||
| 2 | 01/31/1995 | ||
| Transmission seal failed causing vehicle to loose traction without warning, and slip as though it was in neutral. the right front axle failed causing loss of control when turning. *yc | |||
| 07/03/1999 | |||
| Started vehicle & shifted into reverse. the air bag deployed & knocked driver out of vehicle. vehicle continued to roll backwards before it was stopped. *ak | |||
| 05/26/1998 | 1 | 01/31/1995 | |
| The engine would rev up as if the transmission was in neutral repairs done at independent repair shop after dealer refused to cover cost of repair. also, axle was broken. *yc | |||
| 06/06/1999 | 100 | 02/01/1995 | |
| Hard copy of letter to chrysler corporation being forwared through e-mail. no safety defect mentioned in summary. *ak | |||
| 03/20/1999 | 3 | 09/01/1995 | |
| This is a wide-spread problem with the voyager/caravan transmission. *ak | |||
| While driving transmission exploded, making a clucking sound, and then the vehicle just stopped. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Consumer experiencing problem with transmission . vehicle skippng when accelerating at a stopping position, or the vehicle would not change gears properly. dealer notified and paid for 1/2 the repairs. *ak *ml | |||
| 1 | |||
| Transmission failed. | |||
| 12/27/1997 | |||
| While driving the vehicle just stopped. notified that the transmission was defective. dealer contacted and unable to duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 05/20/1998 | 1 | ||
| Strut tower/control arms failed, resulting in loss 0f control and crash.driver suffered injuries, and vehicle wa stotaled. also transmission failure, and cv joints malfunctioned. | |||
| 10/19/1996 | |||
| Transmission completely went out, it would not change gears, driving speed approximately 40 mph. the dealer replaced a rebuilt transmission at owner's expense, and the problem still remains. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1997 | |||
| Automatic transmission failure. | |||
| 04/01/1998 | 04/29/1995 | ||
| Transmission failure. | |||
| 12/01/1995 | 09/20/1994 | ||
| Transmission/rotors/tires/radio failed, and driver's side rear spring broke. | |||
| 02/06/1998 | 02/27/1995 | ||
| Transmission/torque converter/valve cover gasket/thermostat/oxygen sensor/serpentine belt failed, and oxygen sensor and wiring harness shorted out. in addition abs brakes failed 4 times, once resulting in an accident. dealer also replaced front brake pads/rotors. | |||
| 03/26/1998 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failure. | |||
| 09/11/1997 | 12/30/1995 | ||
| Transmission failure. *ak | |||
| 02/05/1996 | 02/15/1995 | ||
| Vehicle's automatic transmission jumps out of gear when driving between 40-45mph into neutral or low gear. also, intermittent failure of electrical system. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1997 | 1 | 12/16/1994 | |
| Transmission to jump to second gear/locking up. | |||
| 10/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failed three times. *dh | |||
| 10/26/1995 | |||
| Automatic transmission failure, erratic operation of transmission, had transmission rebuilt after 12000 miles. tt | |||
| 09/27/1995 | |||
| Auto-trans: after cranking up, could not shift into reverse, press gas pedal, would not move; suddenly, slip into reverse; lurch backwards. tt | |||
| 04/15/1995 | |||
| Purchase van 2/8/95 abs anti-lock brake failed the transmission would not down shift van only go backward. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||
| 11/16/2006 | 113000 | 2 | 06/30/1995 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25 mph, the power failed and the vehicle was coasted to a stop. when the vehicle was taken to the service dealer, the problem was identified as a failed pcm (power control module, which was replaced. later, the air conditioning fuse blew. when the vehicle was returned to the service dealer, the problem was identified as worn wiring at the connection to the fuse box. the wiring was repaired, but the vehicle lost all power again, while driving 25 mph. the vehicle was returned to the service dealer who determined that the wiring harness had failed and needed to be replaced, before further investigations could be made. the manufacturer was not alerted. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 09/01/1995 | 1 | 11/08/1994 | |
| Transmission fails to go into reverse/park when shifted from cold start. | |||
| 08/05/1995 | 5 | ||
| Transmission jerks/gears stick. *sd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 12/15/1995 | |||
| Shift indicator shows reverse status, but transmission does not respond until 1 to 2 minutes has passed, took automatic tran out, to no avail. tt | |||
| 03/11/1995 | 1 | ||
| While idle in park owner got out. before getting back in, truck took off. after impact entered and noticed gear shift in drive. idled/parked on flat surface. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 1 | 11/21/1998 | |
| Had parked the vehicle & left. had door opened at time. vehicle had jumped out of park & started rolling backwards. door hit another vehicle & bent. the vehicle finally came to a stop after hitting light pole. dealer did not believe vehicle jumped out of gear. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | 01/31/1995 | ||
| The transmission seal failed at 67,000 miles causing vehicle to loose traction without warning, and slip as though it was in neutral. the right front axle failed, causing loss of control when turning at 58,464 miles. *yc | |||
| 2 | 01/31/1995 | ||
| Transmission seal failed causing vehicle to loose traction without warning, and slip as though it was in neutral. the right front axle failed causing loss of control when turning. *yc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 12/28/1997 | 1 | ||
| Roll pin in the differential sheared off and caused extensive damage to transmission components. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| 05/20/1998 | 1 | ||
| Strut tower/control arms failed, resulting in loss 0f control and crash.driver suffered injuries, and vehicle wa stotaled. also transmission failure, and cv joints malfunctioned. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 1 | |||
| Speedometer is off by 3-4 mph, dealer can not fix the problem. *slc | |||
| 1 | |||
| The transmission failed prematurely and the manufacturer told the consumer that the repair cost could not be covered because the vehicle was taken to an independent dealer. nlm | |||
| 06/25/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1995 | |
| This vehicle has 3 speed automatic dealer said most failures were 4 speed transmissions | |||
| 06/01/1998 | |||
| I bought this van in 1998 and have had nothing but problems,i bought an extended warranty,but it expired when i hit 100,000 miles.i am still paying for it and know am paying fo repair bills.i have had problems with the transmission right after i bought it and now am having problems again,have also had pro. with the fuel system.and pro. with the drivers side and sliding door hinges or locks also brakes every time i turn around it's something else basicly i bought a lemon | |||
| 11/18/1997 | 1 | 04/01/1995 | |
| 3 speed transmission failed | |||
| 10/04/1995 | 4 | ||
| Transmission failed at 6,918 miles. | |||
| When parked up or down on an incline its hard to move from park into drive . tt | |||