1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE from North America - Comments

I will say at the outset that I am a Chrysler fan from way back. I bought my used 96 3.3l V6 Grand Voyager in 2001, it had 62,000 miles on it. It now has over 145,000 on the odometer. I too have had the "Phantom Wiper" syndrome occasionally, but it has not been too bad yet. The only things I have had to do to it were brakes, power steering pump, and sway bar bushings and links. At the number of miles I have driven it, plus the years on it, I believe these all fall into general maintenance categories.

I would bet most of the early transmission failures listed in this survey were on models equipped with the 3.0 v6. The 3.3 & 3.8 have a different transmission, and when I went searching for my vehicle, I kept that in mind. My previous employer had a fleet of Caravans, all with the 3.0's and most of them experienced transmission failures. My company vehicle crapped out the tranny at around 60,000.

I am well pleased with my decision to buy this vehicle!

I have a 96 van. It is great.

Today I replaced the wiper motor. It needs new pads and a tune up, but other than that, no problems. 135,000 miles on it.

Oh yeah, every once in a while when I turn it on, there are no gauges or nothing. Then I hit the trip reset button, then they all come back on?

I have read, with great interest, the comments about various and sundry problems people have faced with Chrysler Corp. minivans.

I have a 1993 Plymouth Grand Voyager, with the 3.3L engine. The transmission was re-built around 100,00 miles and is now approaching 1/4 million miles with no further evidence of problems.

The only problem I have experienced a repeat on is the serpentine belt tensioner, which has failed 3 times.

I, for one, would not hesitate to purchase another Chrysler Corp. minivan.

Signal lights work only when they want. Any idea what's wrong?

Got a 1997 Grand Voyager 3.3 LE. Had it since 3 years old, good MPV, few problems, done 108,000 miles, clock spring transmission fluid leaking, but top it up now and again because the gears are not working properly.

I own a '96 Plymouth Voyager LE 3.8 litre that has 307,500 KM on it. It has been very well cared for, and believe it or not still has the original transmission. This is because the transmission has been well cared for with extra fluid changes and filters over the years.

The radiator has been flushed regularly and there have been no problems with over heating.

There is no doubt that the Chrysler electrical design on these minivans leaves a lot to be desired.

The engine is still pretty good and has the oil changed every 5000 kilometers.

I like the style and comfort of this van as it is good for larger folk to slide in comfortably.

We have experienced all the electrical nonsense with our vehicle from new body control module to new fan blower resistor pack. New front brake pads every 6 months. You need to make sure the rear brakes are doing their part.

Other failures: clock spring (under warranty), Serpentine belt idler, water pump, right front bearing hub, ignition switch, upper and lower oxygen sensors, mufflers and tailpipes, front struts and rear shocks and all regular maintenance items. Total repairs and maintenance after 13 years (not including gas) $21,431.90

The vehicle still cleans up OK, but has a lot of rock damage on the hood, paint is fading from UV exposure and clear coat is starting to peel on front of roof.

I just can't give up on the old wagon. It's the devil I know.