Model year record

1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager recalls & problems

The 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager has 6 safety recalls and 276 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (76 complaints).

Recalls6safety recalls

Complaints276filed by owners

Crashes · fires13 · 20reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths15 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

VisibilityDec 11, 2007

Glass, side/rear

Recall 07E1040001,657 vehicles

Problem: CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS.
Fix: SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOMER'S GLASS. WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE'S WHOLESALE DIVISION, SERVICE AUTOGLASS TOLL FREE AT 1-888-246-6298. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008.

Fuel system, gasolineNov 2, 2006

Delivery › Fuel pump

Recall 06E09100024,358 vehicles

Problem: CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULES, P/NOS. E7089M, E7094M, E7113M, AND E7129M, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND SEPTEMBER 24, 2006. THESE FUEL PUMP MODULES WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE IN CERTAIN DAIMLERCHRYSLER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SILICONE MATERIAL USED IN MANUFACTURE OF THE FLAPPER VALVE WAS OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION, LEADING TO EXCESS SWELL OF THE FLAPPER VALVE RESTRICTING THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE FUEL PUMP MODULE.
Risk: FUEL RESTRICTION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER AND/OR ENGINE STALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRTEX TOLL-FREE AT 1-866-867-3759.

Air bagsOct 6, 2004

Air bags

Recall 04V480000955,344 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY BECOME DISABLED DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE CLOCKSPRING, WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE HUB OF THE STEERING WHEEL.
Risk: THIS CONDITION WILL MANIFEST ITSELF THROUGH ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP, AND COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A DRIVER'S AIR BAG OPEN CIRCUIT, IF THE PART IS NOT REPLACED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY ON ALL COVERED VEHICLES WITH 70,000 MILES OR LESS. FOR THOSE VEHICLES WITH MORE THAN 70,000 MILES, DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL OFFER AN EXTENDED LIFETIME WARRANTY UNDER WHICH IT WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING AT NO CHARGE IF IT FAILS. DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL ALSO REIMBURSE OWNERS WHO HAVE PAID TO HAVE THE CLOCKSPRING REPLACED ON THEIR VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Air bagsNov 7, 2002

Frontal

Recall 02V2930001,500,521 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN WOUND INCORRECTLY DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.
Risk: THIS CONDITION WILL MANIFEST ITSELF THROUGH ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP, AND COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A DRIVER'S AIR BAG OPEN CIRCUIT, IF THE PART IS NOT REPLACED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME.
Fix: 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 MILEAGE. DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL ALSO REIMBURSE OWNERS WHO HAVE PAID TO HAVE THE CLOCKSPRING REPLACED ON THEIR VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 18, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Fuel system, gasolineSep 13, 2000

Fuel injection system

Recall 00V2680001,163,000 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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 COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF A VEHICLE FIRE.
Risk: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: 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 ON JANUARY 25, 2002. DUE TO THE LARGE QUANTITY OF VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN, THE OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE PHASED OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RINGS, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Child seatDec 15, 1997

Child seat

Recall 97V231000900 vehicles

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS. THE SHOULDER HARNESS RESTRAINT WEBBING WAS INCORRECTLY ROUTED AROUND THE METAL REINFORCEMENT BAR ON THESE SEATS.
Risk: THE CHILD SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROUTING OF THE SHOULDER BELT WEBBING AND ANY FOUND INCORRECT WILL BE PROPERLY ROUTED.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline; Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys	76	0	21	0	87,123 mi
Electrical systemHorn; Wiring › Front underhood	57	0	4	4	104,000 mi
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch	44	2	1	0	62,480 mi
Air bagsFrontal; Frontal › Sensor/control module	43	3	0	6	100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components › Master cylinder	27	5	0	1	77,784 mi
SuspensionFront; Front › Macpherson strut	20	1	1	0	88,432 mi
Vehicle speed controlCruise control	16	1	0	0	76,985 mi
VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer; Rearview mirrors/devices	13	0	0	0	58,000 mi
StructureBody; Frame and members	13	0	0	0	105,925 mi
Fuel system, gasolineFuel injection system; Storage › Tank assembly	11	0	4	2	—
SteeringHydraulic power assist system; Steering wheel/handle bar	10	0	0	0	147,000 mi
EquipmentAppliance › Air conditioner; Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.	9	0	1	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Air bags
I WAS DRIVING AND THE WHOLE DASH PANEL WENT OUT, GAS, SPEED , HORN GAUGES
Mar 3, 2019
Electrical system › Horn
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HORN FAILED TO FUNCTION AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V480000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Jun 22, 2016 · 100,000 miles
Electrical system
AT CERTAIN TIMES THE SERPENTINE BELT WILL SLIP OFF OF THE PULLEYS AND QUIT POWERING THE ALTERNATOR, WATER PUMP, AND POWER STEERING PUMP. THIS CAN BE WORSENED BY RAINY CONDITIONS. CHANGING BELT TENSIONER WORKS FOR A YEAR OR TWO.
Nov 2, 2015 · 180,000 miles
Electrical system
THE DASH PANEL DIES AND THE ABS LIGHT TURNS ON FOLLOWED BY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DUE TO THE COMPUTER THROWING A CODE. I HAVE REMOVED THE DASH PANEL THREE TIMES AND FOUND THE PROBLEM IS AT THE FEMALE PLUG ON THE BACK OF THE PANEL, BY USING A WIGGLE TEST. THE DEALER WANTED $250.00 FOR WHAT THEY CLAIMED ONLY HAD ON CIRCUIT PANEL WHEN I KNEW BETTER. IT HAS TWO. I REPAIRED IT BY USING A STRONG ZIP TIE TO HOLD THE PLUG UP. THIS WORKED FOR YEARS. NOW IT'S THE SAME OLD PROBLEM BUT IT IS NO LONGER ON AND OFF DEPENDING ON THE TEMP.OF THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IT IS 100% DEAD SO NOW HERE I GO AGAIN. TAKE THE DASH APART AND TRY TO GET IT TO FUNCTION. I USE MY GPS FOR MILAGE, SPEED, AND FUEL. THAT AND…
Jul 1, 2013 · 100,000 miles
Fuel/propulsion system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL GAUGE GAVE AN INCORRECT READING. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS FUEL SPEWING FROM THE FUEL RAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL RAIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V268000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 241,338.
Jul 2, 2015 · 241,338 miles
Service brakes
BRAKE LINE TO REAR BRAKES ABOVE FUEL TANK RUPTURED AND LOST ALL BRAKE FLUID
Jun 14, 2015 · 120,000 miles
Engine
DRIVING TO STORE. WEATHER WAS CLEAR ~ 85 DEGREES F, ROAD WAS CLEAR, NO RAIN, TIME APPROXIMATELY 10PM. WHILE DRIVING, I MOVED INTO THE CENTER LANE (MAJOR ROAD, THREE LANES BOTH WAYS) FOR A TURN TO THE STORE, DURING MY TURN TO THE LEFT, I NOTICED THAT MY POWER STEERING WAS NOT FUNCTIONING AND VERY HARD TO CONTROL/STEER THE VEHICLE. AFTER STRUGGLING TO STRAIGHTEN OUT MY VAN (1998 PLYMOUTH, GRAND VOYAGER SE) I NOTICED THAT MY ENGINE TEMPERATURE HAD GONE OFF SCALE / OVER HEATING. AT THIS POINT I STOPPED THE VAN IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. *TR
Apr 25, 2015 · 221,000 miles
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN THE HOOD WAS OPENED, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE DRIVING BELT WAS OUT OF THE PULLEY. THE BELT WAS PLACED BACK INTO POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 154,000.
Dec 3, 2014 · 154,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

DRIVER AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING FAILUREClosedLed to recall 04V480000
THE DRIVER AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING CAN DEVELOP AN OPEN-CIRCUIT CONDITION RESULTING IN NONFUNCTIONAL DRIVER-SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG, HORN, CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED), AND/OR STEERING WHEEL RADIO CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED).IN ITS OCTOBER 5, 2004 LETTER TO NHTSA, DAIMLERCHRYSLER STATED THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL AND REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY ON ALL MY 1998.5-2000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER MINIVANS, BUILT BETWEEN MARCH 1998 AND AUGUST 2000, WITH 70,000 MILES OR LESS.IT WILL ALSO PROVIDE A LIFETIME WARRANTY FOR THIS COMPONENT ON MY 1998.5-2000 MINIVANS, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE.THE DETAILS OF THE CORRECTIVE ACTION ARE DESCRIBED IN DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S LETTER (SEE RECALL NO. 04V-480).THE AGENCY BELIEVES THAT FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS WITH RESPECT…
EA04013 · opened Jun 4, 2004 · closed May 25, 2005
DRIVER AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING FAILUREClosed
COMPLAINTS REPORT AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES, AND THIS MAY BE ACCOMPANIED WITH A NON-FUNCTIONING HORN AND/OR CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED).THIS IS INDICATIVE OF AN OPEN-CIRCUIT CLOCKSPRING FAILURE (RESULTS IN NON-FUNCTIONING DRIVER'S AIR BAG), SIMILAR TO THE FAILURE CONDITION THAT WAS THE SUBJECT OF DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S RECALL OF MODEL YEAR 1996-1998.5 MINIVANS (RECALL NO. 02V-293).THIS RECALL QUERY HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA04-013).
RQ04001 · opened Jan 28, 2004 · closed Jun 4, 2004
AIR BAG CLOCKSPRINGClosedLed to recall 02V293000
There is no summary currently available
EA01007 · opened Feb 21, 2001 · closed Nov 22, 2002
DC MINIVAN FUEL INJECTOR RAIL LEAKClosedLed to recall 00V268000
There is no summary currently available
RQ00008 · opened Mar 9, 2000 · closed Mar 18, 2002
POST COLLISION FUEL SYSTEMClosed
EA99013 · opened Jun 11, 1999 · closed Aug 10, 2001
POST-COLLISION FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITYClosed
There is no summary currently available
PE99010 · opened Feb 3, 1999 · closed Jun 11, 1999