Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).
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).
1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager with 74,000 miles the transmission died completely when the differential pin shot through the top of the trasmission, causing us to have to purchase a new transmission at a cost of approx. $2,500.00. Chrysler dealers are well aware that there is a problem with these vans. They all knew exactly what I was describing and I was told by the service dept. At team goewey Dodge in latham that this is a commom occurence with these vans in particular. All of the other transmission repair shops in the area concurred with this. I contacted chryslers customer service dept. On 1/27/03 and they will not do a thing to resolve the issue. The car died on a day when it was between 10 - 15 degrees and -20 with windchills
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?
A bolt in the transmission of my 1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager came loose and shot through the transmission housing exiting under the vehicle. This became known when the repair facilities took the damaged equpment apart. It was reported by the facilities that this has been a common occurrence in this vehicleand that they had repaired five in our town alone in the past two years. Resulting in over $2000 in repair costs.
Transmission failure for the second time! At 33,000 miles my transmission "went out" and the dealership "repaired it'. Now at 93,000 the speedometer gear has malfunctioned and I have to replace the whole transmission. This happened while I was driving. The transmission locked in second gear, which was unexpected and surprised me. This action could have caused an accident but I was the only car on the road.
We have had to replace our '99 Plymouth Grand Voyager's transmission coolant clamps because of a leakage. Our Chrysler dealer has informed us that Chrysler knows that the clamps on the van are defective & we have had to pay $200 to replace the leaking clamps for ones they tell us are made different and that they say are fixing a problem that they know exists on all of these minivans.
On February 7 2003 my wife drove my 1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager home just down the street and heard a bang under the floor board drivers side. The long and short of it is that our transmission had a catastrophic failure. Needless to say it cost us as much as we have paid for the vehicle since we acquired it from a very reputable car company.
While driving 40 MPH the vehicle stalled. Driver was not able to restart vehicle, and it was towed to a garage for inspection. Mechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced. The transmission differential shaft came out and rotated putting a hole in the transfer case, causing oil to leak and vehicle to loss power.
While driving a banging sound was heard from the transmission. Soon after, the vehicle stalled and transmission fluid leaked on the ground. Holes had blown through the transmission in different places. The dealer stated there was a defect in the transmission in the make/model. (it also blew a sensor)
This van has had 2 rebuilt transmisions installed. One at 74,000 & the other at 77,000 miles. I was informed when the transmission was replaced the 2nd time that this is a design flaw in the transmission area where the differential pin is located. I contacted Chrysler and they will not cover any of the expense.
Consumer's 3 year old child was able to release vehicle from park gear without the use of a key or pressing of brake pedal. Vehicle rolled forward into a garage, and crushed garage door. There was no gear shift interlocking system in vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Transmission complaints in other Grand Voyager years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager?
NHTSA has 49 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager, 24% of the model year's 208 complaints. The component named most often is automatic transmission (32 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager transmission problems?
No. NHTSA lists no transmission & drivetrain 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 transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 69,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 5 crashes, 0 fires and 10 injuries to transmission & drivetrain 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.