1997 Plymouth Voyager Problems and Recalls (340 Complaints)

The most-reported problem on the 1997 Plymouth Voyager is Engine (14% of 340 owner reports). There are 11 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Engine — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-09-07 340 complaints · 11 recalls

What problems show up on the 1997 Plymouth Voyager?

47 of 340 filings named Engine (14% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.

Second is Transmission / driveline (47 reports).

There are 11 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Fuel system, Seat belts, Airbags, Wheels, and Tires. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.

The 1996 has 753 reports on file; this year has 340. A smaller lifetime total is not a clean bill of health. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.

What to check before you buy a 1997 Plymouth Voyager

A useful visit to this page takes five minutes. YearTell does not score years and cannot see the vehicle in front of you.

  1. Look up the VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov. This year has 11 campaigns on file below.
  2. Engine. Have a shop check for oil consumption, coolant leaks, rough idle and unusual engine noise.
  3. Transmission / driveline. Have a shop drive it and check the transmission: hard or delayed shifts, burnt-smelling fluid, and 4WD engagement if equipped.
  4. Airbags. Confirm the airbag light behaves normally and that open airbag recalls are closed.
  5. Skim a few owner reports below for Engine. Look for the same symptom repeating.
  6. Take that list to a mechanic. Do not turn the complaint total into a score.

What owners reported

System named most often: Engine 47 complaints · 13.8% of the file
Crashes, fires, injuries and deaths in those filings:
  • Crashes 14
  • Fires 16
  • Injuries 18
  • Deaths 0
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Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Which systems owners named

Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Which systems owners named Engine (ENGINE) appears in 47 of 340 owner complaints (13.8%) in this vehicle snapshot. Engine (ENGINE): 47 complaints, 13.8% of reports Engine (ENGINE) 2 crash reports 7 fire reports 47 · 13.8% Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN): 47 complaints, 13.8% of reports Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 2 crash reports 47 · 13.8% Airbags (AIR BAGS): 39 complaints, 11.5% of reports Airbags (AIR BAGS) 4 crash reports 39 · 11.5% Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM): 33 complaints, 9.7% of reports Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) 2 fire reports 33 · 9.7% Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM): 27 complaints, 7.9% of reports Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 4 fire reports 27 · 7.9% Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES): 23 complaints, 6.8% of reports Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 1 crash reports 23 · 6.8% Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL): 22 complaints, 6.5% of reports Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) 1 crash reports 1 fire reports 22 · 6.5% Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING): 16 complaints, 4.7% of reports Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) 16 · 4.7% Seat belts (SEAT BELTS): 14 complaints, 4.1% of reports Seat belts (SEAT BELTS) 1 crash reports 14 · 4.1% Unclassified NHTSA leftover: 234 complaints, 68.8% of reports Unclassified NHTSA leftover 12 crash reports 10 fire reports 234 · 68.8% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.

View component data as a table
System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
Engine (ENGINE) 47 13.8% 2 crashes · 7 fires
Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 47 13.8% 2 crashes · 0 fires
Airbags (AIR BAGS) 39 11.5% 4 crashes · 0 fires
Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) 33 9.7% 0 crashes · 2 fires
Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 27 7.9% 0 crashes · 4 fires
Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 23 6.8% 1 crashes · 0 fires
Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) 22 6.5% 1 crashes · 1 fires
Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) 16 4.7% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Seat belts (SEAT BELTS) 14 4.1% 1 crashes · 0 fires
Unclassified NHTSA leftover 234 68.8% 12 crashes · 10 fires
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

When reports and recalls showed up

When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.

When reports and recalls showed up Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Oct 1996; the first recall shown was reported in Oct 1996. 1996-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 1997-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 1997-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 1997-Q3: 6 owner reports 6 1997-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 1998-Q1: 8 owner reports 8 1998-Q2: 6 owner reports 6 1998-Q3: 7 owner reports 7 1998-Q4: 8 owner reports 8 1999-Q1: 13 owner reports 13 1999-Q2: 6 owner reports 6 1999-Q3: 13 owner reports 13 1999-Q4: 8 owner reports 8 2000-Q1: 6 owner reports 6 2000-Q2: 7 owner reports 7 2000-Q3: 8 owner reports 8 2000-Q4: 12 owner reports 12 2001-Q1: 16 owner reports 16 2001-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2001-Q3: 13 owner reports 13 2001-Q4: 16 owner reports 16 2002-Q1: 20 owner reports 20 2002-Q2: 14 owner reports 14 2002-Q3: 22 owner reports 22 2002-Q4: 24 owner reports 24 2003-Q1: 18 owner reports 18 2003-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2003-Q3: 8 owner reports 8 2003-Q4: 4 owner reports 4 2004-Q1: 8 owner reports 8 2004-Q2: 13 owner reports 13 2004-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2004-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2005-Q1: 2 owner reports 2 2005-Q2: 3 owner reports 3 2005-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2005-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2006-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2006-Q2: 4 owner reports 4 2006-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2006-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2007-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2008-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2008-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2009-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2010-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2011-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2012-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2013-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2014-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2015-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 Owner reports Sep 1996 Oct 2015 Recall campaign 97I001000 ◆ Recall campaign 97I001000 Recall campaign 97V070000 ◆ Recall campaign 97V070000 Recall campaign 97V200000 ◆ Recall campaign 97V200000 Recall campaign 98V185000 ◆ Recall campaign 98V185000 Recall campaign 00V268000 ◆ Recall campaign 00V268000 Recall campaign 02V076000 ◆ Recall campaign 02V076000 Recall campaign 02V293000 ◆ Recall campaign 02V293000 Recall campaign 03E045000 ◆ Recall campaign 03E045000 Recall campaign 03E053000 ◆ Recall campaign 03E053000 Recall campaign 06E022000 ◆ Recall campaign 06E022000 Recall campaign 10E034000 ◆ Recall campaign 10E034000 Investigation SQ96016 ● Investigation SQ96016 Investigation EA97003 ● Investigation EA97003 Investigation PE99010 ● Investigation PE99010 Investigation EA99013 ● Investigation EA99013 Investigation RQ00008 ● Investigation RQ00008 Investigation EA01007 ● Investigation EA01007 Investigation PE02004 ● Investigation PE02004
  • Campaign 00V268000 was reported 1,329 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 02V076000 was reported 1,961 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 02V293000 was reported 1,966 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
Date Record type Count Record identifier
1996-Q4 Owner reports 3
1997-Q1 Owner reports 3
1997-Q2 Owner reports 2
1997-Q3 Owner reports 6
1997-Q4 Owner reports 2
1998-Q1 Owner reports 8
1998-Q2 Owner reports 6
1998-Q3 Owner reports 7
1998-Q4 Owner reports 8
1999-Q1 Owner reports 13
1999-Q2 Owner reports 6
1999-Q3 Owner reports 13
1999-Q4 Owner reports 8
2000-Q1 Owner reports 6
2000-Q2 Owner reports 7
2000-Q3 Owner reports 8
2000-Q4 Owner reports 12
2001-Q1 Owner reports 16
2001-Q2 Owner reports 5
2001-Q3 Owner reports 13
2001-Q4 Owner reports 16
2002-Q1 Owner reports 20
2002-Q2 Owner reports 14
2002-Q3 Owner reports 22
2002-Q4 Owner reports 24
2003-Q1 Owner reports 18
2003-Q2 Owner reports 5
2003-Q3 Owner reports 8
2003-Q4 Owner reports 4
2004-Q1 Owner reports 8
2004-Q2 Owner reports 13
2004-Q3 Owner reports 3
2004-Q4 Owner reports 1
2005-Q1 Owner reports 2
2005-Q2 Owner reports 3
2005-Q3 Owner reports 3
2005-Q4 Owner reports 2
2006-Q1 Owner reports 1
2006-Q2 Owner reports 4
2006-Q3 Owner reports 3
2006-Q4 Owner reports 2
2007-Q1 Owner reports 1
2008-Q2 Owner reports 1
2008-Q4 Owner reports 1
2009-Q2 Owner reports 2
2010-Q3 Owner reports 1
2011-Q4 Owner reports 2
2012-Q1 Owner reports 1
2013-Q3 Owner reports 1
2014-Q3 Owner reports 1
2015-Q4 Owner reports 1
Recall campaign 1 97I001000
Recall campaign 1 97V070000
Recall campaign 1 97V200000
Recall campaign 1 98V185000
Recall campaign 1 00V268000
Recall campaign 1 02V076000
Recall campaign 1 02V293000
Recall campaign 1 03E045000
Recall campaign 1 03E053000
Recall campaign 1 06E022000
Recall campaign 1 10E034000
Defect investigation 1 SQ96016
Defect investigation 1 EA97003
Defect investigation 1 PE99010
Defect investigation 1 EA99013
Defect investigation 1 RQ00008
Defect investigation 1 EA01007
Defect investigation 1 PE02004
NHTSA Safety Recalls Snapshot 2026-09-06 Open source record

Safety Recalls (11)

Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.

In short, these campaigns were filed about Fuel system, Seat belts, Airbags, Wheels, and Tires.

  1. Recall campaign 00V268000

    Fuel system

    Report date
    Component:
    Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM)
    Consequence:
    FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
    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 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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  2. Recall campaign 02V076000

    Seat belts

    Report date
    Component:
    Seat belts (SEAT BELTS)
    Consequence:
    IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
    Remedy:
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRIM WITH FOAM BLOCKERS AND INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL 3RD ROW SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 3, 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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  3. Recall campaign 02V293000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    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.
    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 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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  4. Recall campaign 03E045000

    Safety recall 03E045000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    IF THIS CONDITION OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE ENGINE COULD STALL. ALSO, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THE FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
    Remedy:
    AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS FOR 1995-2000 SHORT WHEELBASE CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER AND DODGE CARAVAN MINIVANS PART NO. 18232 AND DATE CODE 0237, 0249, OR 0252. REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS FOR 1995-2000 LONG WHEELBASE CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER AND DODGE CARAVAN MINIVANS PART NO. 18230 AND DATE CODE 0237, 0249, 0251, OR 0304. REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS FOR 2001-2004 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER AND DODGE CARAVAN MINIVANS PART NO. 28871 AND DATE CODE 0249. THESE PART NUMBERS AND DATE CODES APPEAR ON THE GOLD-TONE FILTER. DISTRIBUTORS AND RETAILERS WILL BE NOTIFIED TO ISOLATE AND RETURN AFFECTED INVENTORY. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THE FUEL FILTER SERVICED ON ONE OF THE APPLICABLE VEHICLES AFTER SEPTEMBER 17, 2002 SHOULD RETURN THEIR VEHICLE TO THE SERVICE FACILITY TO BE INSPECTED TO SEE IF THE FUEL FILTER THAT WAS INSTALLED IS ONE THAT IS INVOLVED IN THE RECALL. IF SO, THE OWNERS SHOULD HAVE THE FILTER REPLACED. TO RECEIVE A FULL REFUND PLUS THE COST OF POSTAGE, OWNERS SHOULD CUT THE CONNECTORS FROM THE HOSES, RINSE THE CONNECTORS AND RETURN THEM TOGETHER WITH PROOF OF THE AMOUNT PAID FOR THE REPLACEMENT PART AND LABOR, TO INTERCONTINENTAL AT INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS, INC., P.O. BOX 861, MAHWAH, NJ 07430, ATTN: FUEL FILTER RECALL. INTERCONTINENTAL WILL MAIL A FULL REFUND TO THE OWNER.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  5. Recall campaign 03E053000

    Safety recall 03E053000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    A POSSIBLE FIRE CAN OCCUR IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.
    Remedy:
    WIX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. NOTE: THIS DOES NOT INVOLVE ANY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP. NOR ANY DAILMERCHRYSLER DEALERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WIX AT 704-864-6711.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  6. Recall campaign 06E022000

    Safety recall 06E022000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy:
    AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  7. Recall campaign 10E034000

    Safety recall 10E034000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    IF THE AREA IN QUESTION FRACTURES OR BREAKS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN UNSTABLE DRIVING CONDITION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
    Remedy:
    CURT MFG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND WILL REPLACE THE HITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CURT MFG AT 1-715-831-8713.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  8. Recall campaign 97I001000

    Seat belts

    Report date
    Component:
    Seat belts (SEAT BELTS)
    Consequence:
    THE LATCH PLATE LOCATED IN THE SEAT CUSHION AREA MUST BE FREE TO MOVE BACK AGAINST ITS STOP AFTER THE BUCKLE IS REMOVED TO ALLOW THE SHOULDER BELTS TO BE PULLED OUT. ALWAYS BE SURE THE AREA AROUND THE LATCH PLATE IS FREE OF FOOD OR OTHER ITEMS THAT MIGHT PREVENT THE LATCH PLATE FROM MOVING BACK.
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  9. Recall campaign 97V070000

    Wheels

    Report date
    Component:
    Wheels (WHEELS)
    Consequence:
    A SCORE MARK WAS MADE ON THE WHEEL, AFFECTING THE DURABILITY OF THE WHEEL.
    Remedy:
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL ROAD WHEELS (AND FULL SIZE SPARE TIRES) WITH NEW WHEELS.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  10. Recall campaign 97V200000

    Tires

    Report date
    Component:
    Tires (TIRES)
    Consequence:
    SUDDEN TIRE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF DRIVER CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
    Remedy:
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIRES THAT WERE MOUNTED ON STEEL WHEELS.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  11. Recall campaign 98V185000

    Safety recall 98V185000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    THIS CAN CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN RELEASING A CHILD FROM THE RESTRAINT.
    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 OPERATOR IN THE EVENT THAT THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM CAN NOT BE UNLOCKED. IN ADDITION, AN INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER'S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT CARD WILL BE PROVIDED.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

What owners actually wrote

Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-09-07
Safety incident filters
Showing 10 of 340 complaints · page 1 of 14
2015-10-01Engine (ENGINE)
NHTSA ODI 10779101
CrashFireInjuryDeath
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER. WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE ERUPTED INTO FLAMES. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT CHANGE GEARS AND WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES WITH A WATER HOSE FROM A RESIDENTIAL HOME. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS WAITING FOR A RESPONSE TO DETERMINE HOW THE FAILURE OCCURRED AND IF THE VEHICLE COULD BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 98V185000 (CHILD SEAT), 02V076000 (SEAT BELTS), AND 02V293000 (AIR BAGS), BUT THE CONTACT NOT RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF THE RECALLS TO RECEIVE THE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO REMEDY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300,000.
2014-07-15Engine (ENGINE)
NHTSA ODI 10610743
CrashFireInjuryDeath
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PYLMOUTH VOYAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 141,321. UPDATED 10/02/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL FILTER LEAKED AND RUBBER O-RING COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. UPDATED 3/9/15 *JS
2013-08-14Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
NHTSA ODI 10535377
CrashFireInjuryDeath
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE AND THE GAUGES FAILED TO OPERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE PF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. *TR
2012-03-23Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM)Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 10452772
CrashFireInjuryDeath
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE FUEL TANK DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY STOP THE VEHICLE AND UPON EXAMINING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ONE OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS HAD FRACTURED DUE TO CORROSION. THE CONTACT APPLIED A TEMPORARY STRAP AS A REMEDY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000.
2011-11-10Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 10435209
CrashFireInjuryDeath
AFTER STARTING VEHICLE, STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. LEAK WAS AT CORRODED PORTION OF REAR STEEL BRAKE LINE. FORTUNATELY, FAILURE OCCURRED BEFORE SHIFTING INTO GEAR. THIS WAS SECOND OCCURRENCE OF CORRODED STEEL BRAKE LINE. FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS 1 YEAR AGO. BOTH FAILURES OCCURRED WHILE IN DRIVEWAY BEFORE SHIFTING INTO GEAR. PRETTY LUCKY! *TR
2011-11-10Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 10435206
CrashFireInjuryDeath
AFTER STARTING VEHICLE, STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. LEAK WAS AT CORRODED PORTION OF FRONT STEEL BRAKE LINE. FORTUNATELY, FAILURE OCCURRED BEFORE SHIFTING INTO GEAR. *TR
2010-08-29STRUCTUREUnclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 10352610
CrashFireInjuryDeath
STRUT TOWERS ARE CORRODED TO THE POINT YOU CAN SEE THROUGH THE TOP OFF THE STRUT TOWER HALFWAY AROUND THE TOP. THERE IS NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF THIS AND IF I HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THIS IT WOULD HAVE LEAD TO A FAILURE OF THE STRUT SUPPORT. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED PREVIOUSLY. I CALLED THE MANUFACTURE AND THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM ALTHOUGH THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO REPAIR IT AT THEIR COSTS. PLEASE JUST DO A SEARCH OF THE INTERNET. YOU WILL FIND THIS IS A ISSUE THAT REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION IN ORDER TO SAVE LIVES OR INJURIES. *TR
2009-06-04Airbags (AIR BAGS)Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 10273369
CrashFireInjuryDeath
RECALL NOTICE FOR CLOCKSPRING ON A 1997 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER. *NJ THE CONSUMER HAD THE RECALL WORK DONE PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE NOTICE. RECALL 02V293000
2009-04-21Seat belts (SEAT BELTS)Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 10266267
CrashFireInjuryDeath
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN MY NAME IS KATIE OLSON I DRIVE A 1997 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VAN WITH THE BUILT IN CAR SEATS. THAT IS WHAT SOLD ME THE VAN I THOUGHT THEY WOULD BE SAFER FOR MY CHILDREN. LAST WEEK I TOOK MY KIDS TO THE PARK AND I WENT TO RELEASE THE BELT AND IT RETRACTED TO MY TWO YEAR OLD DAUGHTERS NECK. I COULD NOT GET IT OFF OF HERE I HAD TO CUT IT OFF AFTER A HALF HOUR OF TRYING TO LOOSEN IT. IT WAS SO TIGHT I COULDN'T PUT MY FINGER BETWEEN HER THROAT AND THE BELT. THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE BUT I TALKED TO A LAWYER AND THEY TOLD ME TO CONTACT YOU. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. *TR
2008-11-10Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
NHTSA ODI 10248378
CrashFireInjuryDeath
I HAVE A 97 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER THAT I HAVE HAD FOR 2 YRS. WHEN I BOUGHT THE VAN EVERYTHING WAS WORKING PROPERLY. FOR ABOUT A YEAR NOW I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. FIRST MY CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING,THEN MY HORN,NOW MY BLINKERS ONLY WORK SOMETIMES AND ALOT OF TIMES I HAVE TO TURN ON MY BRIGHT LIGHTS FOR THE BLINKERS TO WORK. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON WHICH MEANS IT IS NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. THESE ARE BIG PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING SYSTEM AND IT IS VERY EXPENSIVE TO HAVE THE WHOLE THING REWIRED. MY HUSBAND IS A MECHANIC AND HE SAID IT WILL COST OVER $1000 TO HAVE EVERYTHING FIXED CORRECTLY. *TR

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems on the 1997 Plymouth Voyager?

Owners named Engine most often — 47 of 340 reports (14%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.

Are there recalls for the 1997 Plymouth Voyager?

NHTSA lists 11 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Fuel system, Seat belts, Airbags, Wheels, and Tires. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.

What should I inspect before buying a 1997 Plymouth Voyager?

Look up the VIN for open recalls. Have a shop check for oil consumption, coolant leaks, rough idle and unusual engine noise. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.

Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?

No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.

EPA Fuel Economy Database Snapshot 2026-08-21 Open source record

Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Supported range: 1,000–60,000 miles per year
Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
55% city45% highway
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NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

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