1997 Plymouth Voyager Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

6 safety recalls on file

The 1997 Plymouth Voyager has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 346 complaints with NHTSA, including 14 crashes, 16 fires, 18 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (66 reports).

6Recalls
346Owner complaints
14Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1997 Plymouth Voyager recalls

Air Bags:Frontal

Recall 02V293Nov 7, 20021,500,521 vehicles affected

Seat Belts:Rear/Other

Recall 02V076Mar 8, 2002545,311 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System

Recall 00V268Sep 13, 20001,163,000 vehicles affected

Child Seat

Recall 98V185Aug 6, 1998157,000 vehicles affected

Tires:Bead

Recall 97V200Nov 13, 199725,000 vehicles affected

Wheels:Rim

Recall 97V070Apr 28, 199760 vehicles affected

Most common 1997 Plymouth Voyager problems

Problem areas named in the 346 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags66
Engine And Engine Cooling65
Power Train57
Electrical System46
Fuel System, Gasoline35
Service Brakes, Hydraulic32
Vehicle Speed Control30
Visibility20
Steering18
Exterior Lighting18

What owners report

2015-10-01, Electrical System
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 (SEA
2014-07-15, Engine
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
2013-08-14, Electrical System
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
2012-03-23, Fuel System, Gasoline
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.
2011-11-10, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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

1997 Plymouth Voyager questions

Does the 1997 Plymouth Voyager have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 1997 Plymouth Voyager: Air Bags:Frontal; Seat Belts:Rear/Other; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System; Child Seat; Tires:Bead. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 346 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (66), Engine And Engine Cooling (65), Power Train (57).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Plymouth Voyager has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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