MYRModel Year Report

1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager

◆ Worse than typical
1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Plymouth Grand Voyager Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 1986: 1 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 8 complaints 1989: 15 complaints 1990: 42 complaints 1990 1991: 164 complaints 1992: 244 complaints 1993: 254 complaints 1993 1994: 198 complaints 1995: 80 complaints 1996: 569 complaints 1996 1997: 261 complaints 1997 1998: 276 complaints 1999: 208 complaints 1999 2000: 110 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2002: 4 complaints 2002
1997: 261 complaints
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YearComplaints
19841
19851
19861
19872
19888
198915
199042
1991164
1992244
1993254
1994198
199580
1996569
1997261
1998276
1999208
2000110
20012
20024

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 15%

15% of complaints: air bags — 39 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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IN 2005 WHILE ENTERING ONTO THE HIGHWAY GOING HOME FROM SOME PERSONAL APPOINTMENTS A SMALL CAR HIT OUR FULL SIZE VAN FROM BEHIND AND CAUSED US TO FLIP OVER AND ROLL OVER 8 TIMES AND SLIDE AT LEAST 2 CITY BLOCKS BEFORE IT STOPPED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180720

POWER TRAIN 11%

11% of complaints: power train — 30 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 20 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6%

6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WHEN FOOT IS ON BRAKE PEDAL, CAR SURGES FORWARD, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. DEALER HAS FOUND NO CAUSE FOR PROBLEM, WHICH CONTINUES TO OCCUR. (DATE BELOW IS APPROXIMATE FOR ACCIDENT). *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030623

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: electrical system — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19960918 — SQ (closed 19970204)

INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT BELT LOCKUP

▮ 1997 — complaint volume: 261
I 19970131 — EA (closed 19980819)

INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT BELT LOCKUP

R 19980106 — tires

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH P215/65R15 GOODYEAR CONQUEST TIRES MOUNTED ON STEEL WHEEL. THE TIRES CAN EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN AIR PRESSURE LOSS WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIRES THAT WERE MOUNTED ON STEEL WHEELS.

Campaign 97V200000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19981130 — child seat

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS. THE SHOULDER HARNESS RESTRAINT ON THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT CAN BECOME DIFFICULT TO EXTRACT WHEN THE SAFETY BELT LATCH PLATE BE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE LATCH MECHANISM. AN EXTENDER WILL BE ADDED TO THE EMERGENCY RELEASE ANCHOR FOR THE CHILD SEAT SAFETY BELTS SO THAT THE RELEASE CLIPS ARE MORE VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO THE OPER

Campaign 98V185000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19990203 — PE (closed 19990611)

POST-COLLISION FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY

I 19990611 — EA (closed 20010810)

POST COLLISION FUEL SYSTEM

I 20000309 — RQ (closed 20020318)

DC MINIVAN FUEL INJECTOR RAIL LEAK

I 20010221 — EA (closed 20021122)

AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING

R 20020125 — fuel system, gasoline

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS BUILT WITH 3.3L AND 3.8L ENGINES HAVE FUEL RAILS WITH NITROLE RUBBER O-RING SEALS THAT CAN DEGRADE OVER TIME. FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE UNDERHOOD FUEL INJECTION FUEL RAIL

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SEAL ON THE VEHICLE FUEL RAILS TO PREVENT EXTERNAL LEAKAGE OF FUEL FROM THE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER TUBE, SHOULD THE EXISTING O-RINGS CONTINUE TO DEGRADE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN

Campaign 00V268000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20021118 — air bags

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN WOUND INCORRECTLY DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY ON ALL VEHICLES WITH 70,000 MILES OR LESS. AN EXTENDED LIFETIME WARRANTY WILL ALSO BE PLACED ON THIS COMPONENT FOR ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, REGARDLESS OF M

Campaign 02V293000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — seat belts

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRAL CHILD SEATS. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY.

Remedy: OWNERS ARE BEING PROVIDED WITH A VIDEO TAPE AND 2 HARNESS CLIPS. THE VIDEO TAPE INSTRUCTS OWNERS ON THE PROPER USE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHILD SEATS.

Campaign 97I001000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (39 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (30 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 97I001000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 97V200000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V185000 (child seat) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V268000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 02V293000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1990 ▲ 1995 ▲ 2000

WORST YEARS

■ 1996 ◆ 1998 ● 1993

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FAQ

Is the 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.