Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The vehicle caught fire when I was about to leave my house, I had started it and then was about to put it in gear when it exploded, I had to jump out the passenger side and then there was another explosion followed by another.
Serpentine belt has repeatedly fallen off of our 1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager. This condition has occurred driving through very small standing water and/or a snow drift. The belt has come off 5 times in the last 6 months, causing the loss of control and loss of power steering, alternator drive and cooling system. This has left my wife and 3 small children stranded several times. Upon researching this problem, this is a known design flaw with the van. In fact, there are several web sights that I found where dozens of owners have complained about the same problem. Both gates and Goodyear have even designed kits to prevent the problem from recurring, that is how common this problem is. …
Transmission apparantly failing to shift, seems stuck in 2nd as vehicle has no horsepower and will not accelerate over about 25-30mph (can't tell speed), will not shift gears (reverse still works). At the same time the speedometer stopped working and check engine light came on. No other apparant side effects (I.e. A/C still works, belts intact, fuses OK). Occurred while operating with passengers (age 5 and 5-mos. Old) - why would Chrysler corp. Allow such an apparant safety hazard to exist? This vehicle has been well-maintained and has just over 40,000-miles - is this all Chrysler products are good for? Recall?
Tl contact owns a 1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager. The contact stated that the serpentine belt continues to detach and has been replaced seven times. The dealer stated that there is a new kit for this component, however, the contact does not know if her vehicle is under recall. The failure causes coolant not to circulate, causing the engine to overheat, and steering difficulty. The current and failure mileages were 205,374. The consumer provided information from napa regarding the serpentine belts and a repair invoice. Updated 09/05/07
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the instrument cluster panel gauges failed to illuminate. Additionally, the headlights intermittently illuminated if the high beam was engaged. Also, the vehicle stalled and operated at a reduced speed. The vehicle was exposed to hurricane weather prior to the onset of these problems. The vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop, who performed a diagnostic test which produced no failure codes. The manufacturer was not contacted.
Head gasket was found to be leaking coolant. Dealership estimated 900.00 plus the cost of parts. My husband then decided to buy the kit from them for 109.00 and proceed to repair it himself. After sitting for 9 days it is almost finished. This van only has 67,000 miles. The clock spring was also replaced earlier in the year as it stopped working causing the airbag light to stay on, the horn not to work, and the cruise control not to work.
EGR system failure (failing airbags, horn, and cruise control system)-as per an article in todays atlanta journal-constitution, you are currently probing Plymouth Grand voyagers from model years 1998 & 1999 due to 109 complaints regarding failing airbags, horns, and cruise control systems. Therefore, since my van had the same problem, I want to be added to your list.
While driving our 1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager during a rain storm the vehicle lost power steering and began to overheat. The cause was found to be that the serpentine belt had slipped off of the pulley. Belt was replaced and vehicle was driven home. This is not the first occurrence of this failure.
Serpentine belt on 1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager 3.8l has "jumped" off 4 times in the last year. Usually happens under wet conditions. Car has had to be towed multiple times. Repairs attempted include replacing tensioner, belt and simple reassembling.
While driving 30 MPH the serpentine belt came off without warning. As a result the steering became inoperative. The part has been replaced 3 times, however the problem still exists. Please provide any additional information.
Engine complaints in other Grand Voyager years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager?
NHTSA has 30 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager, 14% of the model year's 208 complaints. The component named most often is engine › gasoline › belts and associated pulleys (10 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling recall for the 1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager, though it has 3 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 95,000 miles, and 6% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries to engine & cooling problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.