Model year record

1997 PLYMOUTH Voyager

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 474 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V293000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,500,521
Reported to NHTSA
2002-11-07
Owners notified
2002-11-18

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN WOUND INCORRECTLY DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION WILL MANIFEST ITSELF THROUGH ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP, AND COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A DRIVER'S AIR BAG OPEN CIRCUIT, IF THE PART IS NOT REPLACED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY ON ALL VEHICLES WITH 70,000 MILES OR LESS. AN EXTENDED LIFETIME WARRANTY WILL ALSO BE PLACED ON THIS COMPONENT FOR ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE. DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL ALSO REIMBURSE OWNERS WHO HAVE PAID TO HAVE THE CLOCKSPRING REPLACED ON THEIR VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 18, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V076000

Seat belts: rear/other

Component
Seat belts: rear/other
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
545,311
Reported to NHTSA
2002-03-08
Owners notified
2002-06-03

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, SOME TRIM MATERIAL CAN LOOSEN AND DROP INTO THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRIM WITH FOAM BLOCKERS AND INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL 3RD ROW SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 3, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V268000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,163,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-09-13
Owners notified
2002-01-25

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS BUILT WITH 3.3L AND 3.8L ENGINES HAVE FUEL RAILS WITH NITROLE RUBBER O-RING SEALS THAT CAN DEGRADE OVER TIME. FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE UNDERHOOD FUEL INJECTION FUEL RAIL COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF A VEHICLE FIRE.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SEAL ON THE VEHICLE FUEL RAILS TO PREVENT EXTERNAL LEAKAGE OF FUEL FROM THE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER TUBE, SHOULD THE EXISTING O-RINGS CONTINUE TO DEGRADE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2002. DUE TO THE LARGE QUANTITY OF VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN, THE OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE PHASED OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RINGS, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V185000

Child seat

Component
Child seat
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
157,000
Reported to NHTSA
1998-08-06
Owners notified
1998-11-30

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS. THE SHOULDER HARNESS RESTRAINT ON THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT CAN BECOME DIFFICULT TO EXTRACT WHEN THE SAFETY BELT LATCH PLATE BECOMES CONTAMINATED.

Safety risk

THIS CAN CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN RELEASING A CHILD FROM THE RESTRAINT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE LATCH MECHANISM. AN EXTENDER WILL BE ADDED TO THE EMERGENCY RELEASE ANCHOR FOR THE CHILD SEAT SAFETY BELTS SO THAT THE RELEASE CLIPS ARE MORE VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO THE OPERATOR IN THE EVENT THAT THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM CAN NOT BE UNLOCKED. IN ADDITION, AN INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER'S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT CARD WILL BE PROVIDED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V200000

Tires: bead

Component
Tires: bead
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
25,000
Reported to NHTSA
1997-11-13
Owners notified
1998-01-06

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH P215/65R15 GOODYEAR CONQUEST TIRES MOUNTED ON STEEL WHEEL. THE TIRES CAN EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN AIR PRESSURE LOSS WITHOUT WARNING.

Safety risk

SUDDEN TIRE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF DRIVER CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIRES THAT WERE MOUNTED ON STEEL WHEELS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V070000

Wheels: rim

Component
Wheels: rim
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
60
Reported to NHTSA
1997-04-28
Owners notified
1997-05-03

Defect description

THE STEEL ROAD WHEELS WERE DAMAGED BY THE EQUIPMENT USED TO MATCH MOUNT THE WHEEL TO THE TIRE.

Safety risk

A SCORE MARK WAS MADE ON THE WHEEL, AFFECTING THE DURABILITY OF THE WHEEL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL ROAD WHEELS (AND FULL SIZE SPARE TIRES) WITH NEW WHEELS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags4785,721 mi
Power train: automatic transmission3869,400 mi
Vehicle speed control2445,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2241,072 mi
Electrical system: horn20
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline18
Air bags: frontal16178,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1449,700 mi
Electrical system11100,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1145,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1077,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights10125,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner922,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly8
Tires895,000 mi
Unknown or other775,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling663,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline698,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip6
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components6
Exterior lighting: back up lights5
Power train562,115 mi
Suspension: front590,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly490,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery4
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch4
Seat belts: front: anchorage4
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly410,000 mi
Seat belts: integrated child seat4177,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic4160,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor4
Steering4
Steering: hydraulic power assist system4
Suspension4
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery3
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood3
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings374,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)3
Seat belts: front: retractor3
Seats3
Seats: mid/rear assembly3
Structure: body: door377,904 mi
Structure: frame and members3126,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables3
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module2
Electrical system: ignition2
Electrical system: starter assembly2
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2
Engine2138,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly2
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter2
Power train: driveline: differential unit2
Seats: front assembly: recliner2
Service brakes, air: antilock2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump2
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm2
Suspension: front: macpherson strut285,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt2
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring2
Air bags: side/window1
Child seat: tether: strap/webbing1
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1113,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices1
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank1
Fuel system, other1
Interior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train: axle assembly177,072 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Power train: manual transmission1
Seat belts1147,000 mi
Seat belts: front1
Service brakes, electric1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly190,482 mi
Structure195,000 mi
Structure: body1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate1
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension system1
Suspension: rear1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1

The 1996 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1998 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.