1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 42 |
| 1991 | 164 |
| 1992 | 244 |
| 1993 | 254 |
| 1994 | 198 |
| 1995 | 80 |
| 1996 | 1326 |
| 1997 | 261 |
| 1998 | 283 |
| 1999 | 213 |
| 2000 | 110 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 4 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
19% of complaints: power train — 49 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.
CRASH FIRE DEATH19% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 49 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and belts and associated pulleys.
CRASH FIRE18% of complaints: air bags — 47 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and inflator module.
CRASH INJURY DEATHShow complaint excerpts
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
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. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 19971010
18% of complaints: electrical system — 46 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing horn and module.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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, 20120603
8% of complaints: steering — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and hydraulic power assist system.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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, 20120825
SAFETY TIMELINE
INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT BELT LOCKUP
INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT BELT LOCKUP
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
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
POST-COLLISION FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY
POST COLLISION FUEL SYSTEM
DC MINIVAN FUEL INJECTOR RAIL LEAK
AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING
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
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
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 power train issues (49 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (49 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (47 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.
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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.