1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager review from North America

Clocksprings in steering column have all failed, thus airbags, horn and speed control are inoperative. Recall notice received. Dealer says he will call when parts are in. Waiting 6 months now.

EGR valve failed. Ridiculously expensive non-essential part.

Something to watch is front brake calipers. Despite cleaning and lubrication, they bind and cause uneven brake pad wear. The outer pad suffers.

The usual difficulties with spring steel hose clamps.

Belt tensioner began throwing belts off and damaging them. No aftermarket unit available at that time. Plymouth part price took one's breath. It lasted 15,000 miles. Aftermarket unit cost half as much and has made 50K miles so far.

Interior plastic parts on doors and seats break easily and frequently.

Plug changes on the sideways six are somewhat of a challenge. I asked the dealer the day we purchased the van about changing the back side plugs. His comment was that the "cab forward" design meant that the intake manifold had to removed along with the alternator to access the rear plugs. I should let the dealer do it for only $600.

Six spark plugs for $600!! What a deal!!

I changed them the first time in less than two hours for $9.

Comfortable, quiet, economical.

Snatch out the middle and rear seats and you can haul 4 X 8 sheets of plywood, sheetrock, whatever.