Plymouth Voyager 2003

Model Voyager made in 2003 by Plymouth got 5 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 33 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning equipment .

Model 2003

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
10E034000CURT MFG. INC. E (Equipment)668608/13/2010MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC08/10/201008/10/2010
Defect SummaryCurt mfg is recalling certain class 3 receiver hitches, p/n 13347, sold as aftermarket equipment for use on 1997-2007 chrysler town and country vans, 1996-2007 dodge caravans, and 1996-2004 plymouth voyager vans. when the hitch is loaded to the maximum rating, the hitch may fracture or break at the bend location where the main body of the hitch meets the hitch muffler strap.
Consequence SummaryIf the area in question fractures or breaks, this could cause an unstable driving condition, possibly resulting in a crash.
Corrective SummaryCurt mfg will notify owners of record and will replace the hitch free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during august 2010. owners may contact curt mfg at 1-715-831-8713.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
03E045000INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS E (Equipment)45870MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC09/26/200310/08/2003
Defect SummaryAftermarket replacement fuel filters manufactured between september 17, 2002, and january 20, 2003, sold under the brand names listed above. the filter may experience malfunction of the quick connector either blocking fuel flow to the engine or causing a fuel leak. this does not involve any products manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corp. nor any dailmerchrysler dealers.
Consequence SummaryIf this condition occurred while the vehicle is in motion, the engine could stall. also, in the presence of an ignition source, the fuel leak could result in a vehicle fire.
Corrective SummaryAftermarket replacement fuel filters for 1995-2000 short wheelbase chrysler town & country, plymouth voyager and dodge caravan minivans part no. 18232 and date code 0237, 0249, or 0252. replacement fuel filters for 1995-2000 long wheelbase chrysler town & country, plymouth voyager and dodge caravan minivans part no. 18230 and date code 0237, 0249, 0251, or 0304. replacement fuel filters for 2001-2004 chrysler town & country, plymouth voyager and dodge caravan minivans part no. 28871 and date code 0249. these part numbers and date codes appear on the gold-tone filter. distributors and retailers will be notified to isolate and return affected inventory. owners who have had the fuel filter serviced on one of the applicable vehicles after september 17, 2002 should return their vehicle to the service facility to be inspected to see if the fuel filter that was installed is one that is involved in the recall. if so, the owners should have the filter replaced. to receive a full refund plus the cost of postage, owners should cut the connectors from the hoses, rinse the connectors and return them together with proof of the amount paid for the replacement part and labor, to intercontinental at intercontinental auto parts, inc., p.o. box 861, mahwah, nj 07430, attn: fuel filter recall. intercontinental will mail a full refund to the owner.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on chrysler town & country, plymouth voyager, and dodge caravan minivansor any other products manufactured by daimlerchrysler corporation.consumers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
080060402/17/200410005994Instrument panel illumination. *tt04/05/2004
080210304/27/2004080150410002040Vehicles not equipped with anti-lock brake system (abs) brakes may have the abs, brake, and trac off lamps illuminated on the instrument cluster or vehicles not equipped with sentry key immobilizer (skim) may have the security/vta lamp illu08/12/2003
180230306/20/200310002041Battery light illumination, erroneous diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1594. *tt08/12/2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
090070403/02/200410006455Irregular engine snapping sound. *tt05/03/2004
180050402/03/2004180220310005982No-start, start & stall malfunction indicator lamp illumination, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0508/p0509. *tt04/05/2004
1802603A09/12/2003180260310003985Engine no start (engine will start immediately after cycling the ignition key), malfunction indicator lamp illumination with false diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p0016, p0116, p0335, p0339, p0340, p0462, p0498, p0499, p0522, p0622, p1604, p11/10/2003
180220305/23/200310002400Rough/fluctuating idle, no-start, start and stall, malfunction indicator lamp illumination, diagnostic troublle codes (dtcs) p0508/p0509. *tt08/27/2003
180260306/27/2003180290210002044Engine no start (engine will start immediately after cycling the ignition key), malfunction indicator lamp illumination with false diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p0016, p0335, p0339, p0340, p0462, p0498, p0499. *tt08/12/2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
180280307/25/2003180100210003419Vehicle with properly functioning evaporative emissions system repeatedly sets diagnostic trouble code p0456 when customer regularly commutes on a steep grade. *tt10/20/2003
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
240050306/01/2004240040410002054Air conditioner compressor failure. *tt08/12/2003
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2100503A08/01/2003210050310003550Delayed or temporary loss of transmission engagement after initial start up on various models including the 2004 pacifica, sebring convertible, sebring sedan, intrepid and 2003 sx2.0. *tt10/23/2003
210090310/02/2005210180510003524Automatic transmission diagnostic teardown procedure. various models including the 2004 ram truck, durango, sebring convertible, cherokee, vision, neon, and voyager. *tt *sc10/22/2003
2100603A08/01/2003210060310003522Transmission harsh 4-3 downshift. *tt10/22/2003
210040305/16/200310002401Transmission transfer gear whine sound. *tt08/27/2003
210060306/20/200310002046Transmission harsh 4-3 downshift on various models including the 2004 pacifica, sebring, intrepid and 2003 sx2.0. *tt08/12/2003
210050305/11/2004210070410002045Delayed or temporary loss of transmission engagement after initial start up on various models including the 2004 pacifica, sebring convertible, sebring sedan, intrepid and 2003 sx2.0. *tt *mj08/12/2003
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
0301408/29/200310003520Service action 03014 - powertrain control module (pcm) electrical connector seal inspection/repair procedure. *tt10/22/2003
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
0202010/23/200210000329Delayed transaxle engagement after initial start up. *tt02/24/2003
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
050040308/22/2003050040410003534Anti-lock brake rear wheel speed sensor replacement. *tt10/23/2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM
050030503/09/2006050010610019632Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum. *tt04/12/2006
050040208/19/2002635672Subject regarding rear brake cyclic rubbing sound from rear of vehicle during medium to light brake application on vehicles with rear drum brakes. *tt10/30/2002
0500102A09/23/20020500102630800Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum. *yd this bulletin supersedes 05-001-02 dated march 4, 2002. *tt04/24/2002
STEERING
190010305/25/2003190050410001106Pop/tick sound in steering wheel area. *tt *mj04/14/2003
STEERING - COLUMN
190060309/26/200310003991Knocking sound from lower steering column. *tt11/10/2003
STRUCTURE - BODY
230020501/14/200510012340Upper body seam seal appearance concern water leak. *eh02/25/2005
230100409/09/20042301004A10006965Passenger compartment floor water leak. *tt this bulletin supersedes bulletin 23-010-04 dated 04-29-04. *tt05/20/2004
230010301/17/200310000910Upper body seam seal water leak. *tt04/03/2003
230040301/31/2003230410210000869Power sliding door and / or power liftgate will pop off but not power open. *tt04/02/2003
SUSPENSION - FRONT
020040302/24/2005020010510003978Muffled rattle sound from front suspension. 2004 voyager included. *tt11/10/2003
SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT
020040505/27/200510016751Creaking/squawking sound from front strut area. *tt10/04/2005
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
0800902A08/26/20020800902635674Concerns with the abs, brake and trac off cluster lamps illuminated on vehicles not equipped with abs brakes. *tt10/30/2002
080090207/22/2002635728Some vehicles not equipped with anti-skid brake system (abs) may have the abs, brake and trac off lamps illuminated on the instrument cluster. *tt10/30/2002
180200206/24/2002183298634272Flash programming failure recovery. *slc09/28/2002

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
05/03/20071
 I was driving slowly(30 mph), didn't even hit a bump. my airbag deployed on the passenger side, hitting my son in the face. he wasn't hurt, but we were very scared. *tr
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12/15/200530000810/25/2002
 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 plymouth voyager 2003. while driving 50 mph, the vehicle's lights flashed on and off and then stopped. the contact has not taken the vehicle to a mechanic. the failure has gotten worse. the current mileage is 45,000 and failure mileage was 30,000. updated 12/12/07 *tr
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
5
 There was a howling noise coming from vehicle. the dealer was contacted and was unable to the duplicate the problem. *ak the dealer suggested it was a customary noise. the dealer replaced the catalytic converter, but the sound still existed. the van was taken again and the exhaust manifold was replaced but there was still no result. (this was the 5th time taken to the dealer with no result) the noise seemed to come when accelerating. *scc *jb
STEERING
08/16/200535000211/29/2002
 I had about 36,000 miles on my van. i don't live on dirt roads, all pavement driving. i could feel the front end wobbling. i took the vehicle in for service and it was determined that both outer tyrods were about ready to break. both outer tyrods were replaced at my expense. i still have the parts
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
12101/02/2002
 The right side sliding door had no way of stopping. as a result, the driver's arm was injured when the door slammed shut. the driver sprained wrist.*ak

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
FLCASSELBERRY32707COURTESY C.J. OF CASSELBERRY