1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE review from North America
"Comfortable mini-van, terrible transmission"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission slipped and leaked, no surprise! Car overheated due to faulty Oxygen sensor computer chip, common problem. Windshield wipers went on by themselves when using turn signals or for no reason whatsoever due to design flaw wires too cramped. Door locks occasionally opened and shut for no reason due to electrical quirk. Brakes wore out too frequently and should probably have had larger brake pads, another design flaw. Engine fire while I was driving this deathtrap on wheels. Thank God my kids weren't on board or a person with physical disabilities. I escaped with just smoke inhillation. There were no warning signs before this happened and the vehicle was rarely used. I probably should get a lawyer and sue Chrysler so someone else doesn't die in a similar situation.
General comments?
The four speed transmissions on the 3.3 and 3.8 liter engine have never been fixed from the previous model and Chrysler doesn't give a damn that people with small children have to pay for Chrysler's design flaw. Makes you wonder if it is a way to get you to visit the service shop for costly repairs. If you must buy a Plymouth/Dodge/Chrysler mini-van for some reason stick with the underpowered 3.0 liter engine if possible so you won't have to buy several transmissions. An extended service policy, especially for the power train is a necessity with this vehicle when opting for the ultra-drive transmission. There is a lot to like about these vehicles, if it weren't for the transmission problem. They are very comfortable, give a commanding view of the road and can comfortably fit 7.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.3 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 35000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 53000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Grand Caravan |
| Date of Entry | 4th May, 2002 |