MYRModel Year Report

1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager

● Typical for this model
1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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
261
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 1997

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

19% of complaints

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1986: 1 complaint 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: 1,326 complaints 1997: 261 complaints 1997 261 1998: 283 complaints 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 110 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2002: 4 complaints 2002
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 8 complaints 1988 1989: 15 complaints 1990: 42 complaints 1990 1991: 164 complaints 1992: 244 complaints 1992 1993: 254 complaints 1994: 198 complaints 1994 1995: 80 complaints 1996: 1,326 complaints 1997: 261 complaints 1997 261 1998: 283 complaints 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 110 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2002: 4 complaints 2002
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 8 complaints 1988 1989: 15 complaints 1989 1990: 42 complaints 1990 1991: 164 complaints 1991 1992: 244 complaints 1992 1993: 254 complaints 1993 1994: 198 complaints 1994 1995: 80 complaints 1995 1996: 1,326 complaints 1996 1997: 261 complaints 1997 261 1998: 283 complaints 1998 1999: 213 complaints 1999 2000: 110 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 4 complaints 2002

1997: 261 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19841
19851
19861
19872
19888
198915
199042
1991164
1992244
1993254
1994198
199580
19961,326
1997261
1998283
1999213
2000110
20012
20024

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

19% · 49 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.

CRASHFIREDEATH

Engine and engine cooling

19% · 49 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and belts and associated pulleys.

CRASHFIRE

Air bags

18% · 47 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and inflator module.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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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, 2018-07-20

Also filed under Seat belts

Consumer was involved in a head-on collision and the vehicle's airbags did not deploy. The manufacturre and dealer have been contacted.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-10-10

Electrical system

18% · 46 reports

Most commonly citing horn and module.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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So far this vehicle has been a lemon. I have replaced everything on it, from fuel pump, sensors, steering column, belt tensioner and pulley, alternator, wiper switch that seems to have a mind of its own even tho I replaced a new switch.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-03

Steering

8% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and hydraulic power assist system.

CRASHINJURY
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Since purchasing this van used last year 2011, my van has a high pitched squealing noise. Dealership (3RD party) stated it was only a wet belt and would stop once the belt dried. This noise never stopped.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-25

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1996-09-18SQClosed 1997-02-04 Integrated child seat belt lockup
  2. I
    1997-01-31Engineering analysisClosed 1998-08-19 Integrated child seat belt lockup
  3. R
    1998-01-06Tires97V200000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    1998-11-30Child seat98V185000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. I
    1999-02-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-06-11 Post-collision fuel system integrity
  6. I
    1999-06-11Engineering analysisClosed 2001-08-10 Post collision fuel system
  7. I
    2000-03-09Recall queryClosed 2002-03-18 Dc minivan fuel injector rail leak
  8. I
    2001-02-21Engineering analysisClosed 2002-11-22 Air bag clockspring
  9. R
    2002-01-25Fuel system, gasoline00V268000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  10. R
    2002-11-18Air bags02V293000 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  11. R
    Date not on fileSeat belts97I001000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 49 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 49 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 47 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 97I001000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 97V200000 · Tires
  • Recall 98V185000 · Child seat
  • Recall 00V268000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 02V293000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-08-10 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.