The first major problem that we saw with this van was loosing the transmission at 150,000 miles. It came with no warning and we were left without transportation for a week or two. The transmission was replaced with a second hand transmission for a repair bill of about $1,400.
Shortly after that the rear wiper no longer would work.
More recently, starting at about 200,000 miles, the van began to overheat badly. It burned out 3 fan motors before I wired the fan to a toggle switch on the dash to manually control it.
Due to the overheating the van blew a head gasket at 225,000 miles. I replaced the head gasket and had parts of the inner engine re-machined for a repair bill of about $600.
Since that repair it has been running dangerously low oil pressure and has begun to burn oil.
Yesterday was the first time it overheated for a long time. Diagnosis this time: radiator is rusted almost completely away. I will be purchasing a new one shortly.
Also, CV joints are needing replaced on both sides of vehicle badly.
This van is fast considering that it is a family car. Mostly in the acceleration will you notice it's power. It doesn't compare to most, but again, for a van it is a beast.
It is quite possibly the most comfortable vehicle I have ever ridden in and very spacious when the middle seat is left out. You can almost count on it to haul what you would in a smaller truck like a Ranger.
I truely agree with you just two days ago my van broke down the oil light came on it sounds like it wants to turn, but it won't and mind you we just got an oil change, but I had for two years and we did have to get a new transmission put in and now this I am a 26 year old with 3 kids and I can't afford to go a buy another acr right awaybut it was reliable when it worked.
I just bought a 1992 Plymouth Voyager for $740 at an auction. That same day it overheated and has everyday I have had it for 3 days now. I got the thermostat replaced because the previous owner said that it needed it. This did not help. I hope it is not a blown head gasket. The van itself was very clean inside. and drives really smooth. I have 2 children and thought that they would appreciate this van. I think it has a problem with the barrings on both front wheels. It starts to shake real bad when I reach speeds of 55-60mph. I hope that these are the only things wrong with the van for a while. I hope the overheating is caused by something simple.
I just recently purchased this van and overall, I love it! But... there are some things beginning to happen here. My CV joints were busted and I didn't even notice it while test driving it and over looking the van. You would think that it just needs an alignment, but don't be deceived, it is those joints. Also, the struts are completely compressed on each side so I'm in the process of getting those fixed. I have been told that the strut mounts are poor on these models, but I guess if this is your only transportation, it isn't really major. My transmission is slipping a little so I'm certain it will become an issue, I'm hoping later than sooner though!
Clay-Dallas.
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