1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager Reviews

Radiator links repaired many times, twice transmissions, frequently motor overheating, and replaced twice the electronic card to activate the fans... definitively I can't recommend this model...

When this model is functioning well, it's very comfortable to travel in, stable, with very good suspension...

A/C evaporator core needs replacing.

Owned this car since 2001. No problems; made many trips to Utah and Texas, Arkansas and California.

You keep up routine maintenance and your car will run forever! Love mine; it's going to my daughter after we get a new one!

In addition to the prescribed maintenance, this vehicle has the following major failures:

32,395 kms. Front rotors failed. Replaced by dealer under warranty. A/C performance issues (not cold). No problem found by dealer.

47,000 kms. Serpentine belt and idler assembly failed. Repaired by dealer under warranty.

49,000 kms. A/C performance problems. Dealer topped up refrigerant and was never able to find leak during warranty period.

67,500 kms. A/C system failure (13 hour job). Warranty was only up to 60,000 kms. Replaced entire system by local mechanic ($2000). Slow leak was found inside the vehicle, but he needed to disassemble and remove the front dash to get to the leaking parts.

73,500 kms. Serpentine belt failed. (2nd time)

76,500 kms. Front rotors replaced.

81,300 kms. Oxygen sensor replaced.

87,500 kms. Serpentine belt and idler failed (3rd time). Replaced alternator and battery.

88,062 kms. Reverse light switch assembly replaced.

119,558 kms. Power steering pump failed.

119,880 kms. Replaced valve cover gaskets.

132,085 kms. Replaced transmission.

134,647 kms. Replaced serpentine belt (4th time

) Replaced leaking a/c compressor (2nd time).

The windshield wipers will turn on and off by themselves. Nobody has ever been able to diagnose.

This vehicle has not been reliable in terms of belts, air conditioners and transmissions. Reading the other reviews, I see that I am not alone with these failures. It is also hard on front brakes and rotors. I have had five Ford products since this and they have been much more reliable.

After 11 years, the van body has no rust and is solid. I attribute this to being rust-proofed at an aftermarket company, regular washing during winter months and being garaged to avoid sun damage.

The seats are comfortable and the functionality of the space is very useful for a family.

I will never buy another Chrysler product again, due to the high maintenance costs.

Okay, so I have had this 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager Se for a couple of years. It is a great van but I am having a major issue at this time. Last summer it had started over heating sometimes. Not a lot and so I took it to my mechanic and he put some new cooling parts on. Everything including fuses, relays, temp. gauges, cooling fans and thermostat have been replace. We have also drained radiator and cleaned. That has not solved the overheating issue. It overheats (keep in mind not everytime) when sitting still. As long as you are going down the road it is fine. The computer does not read anything. We have literally put over $1,000 in this van replacing wiring, fans and the works. No one seems to know what is going on. Any ideas?

Interior is good, not tore or worn out.

Paint has peeled in a small area on top of van.

Not a lot of problems just routine things.

Not great on gas.

Parts are very expensive to replace (thankfully not many have gone bad)

Transmission has never been replaced and is still in great condition.

Weather stripping is starting to fall off but is not in need of replacement just put back up.

Overheating is the biggest complaint I have that I cannot figure out how to fix.