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 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
My daughters (ages 5 and 2) were sitting in the front seat of my van and hit the gear shift and knocked it into gear and the van rolled into my brother-in laws truck almost pinning me between the two vehicles.
While driving our 2003 Plymouth Grand Voyager (with 72000 miles) we heard a loud bang from under the front of the car. Transmission fluid was found under the car. We had the car towed to the dealership and learned the transmission pin had broken. We were informed this is a common problem, more than 30 remanufactured transmissions are on back order. The cost of the reparis is significant and we cannot be guaranteed when the parts wil become available. I called Chrysler/Plymouth to determine if there was a recall and there is not. In their opinion, it is not a significant issue. How do we, as consumers, make this issue known to ensure a recall notice is issued and the proper repairs are made? God forbid this problem occurred on a busy highway!
The car was driving fine all along. Then in the everning when I started to drive, I noticed the transmission can't shift up and the speedometer is gone, and the transmission warning light turns on. Dealer called back and wanted to charge $150 for diagnostic service because they claimed to have 3 problems. Obviously this is all related so trying to rack up on diagnostic is noticed. Then they reported that the problem was a malfunction transmission control module which also shorted out the input and output speed sensors. The total repair bill is $600. And the car has only 52K miles. Spoke to chrsyler customer assistance. They do not admit it is a component or design defect. And they will not reimburst or pay for the repair.
My transmission has gone out on my vehicle and when it was in the repair shop there where two other vehicle the same year make and model with the same transmission problems not to mention one of my sisters co-workers with the same vehicle just had hers fixed is there any way you can look into this I do feel it would be a safety recall beings if my children where in the vehicle and it broke down on the side of the road and transmissions have been know to start on fire if they start too go out also when this happened I was at a stop light at a busy intersection and caused a big traffic jams do to my vehicle not shifting.
From day one of getting this van I have had problems with repairs the last straw happened on 03/11/03 . My transmission hoses cracked and lost all the transmission fluid on a 2000 Chrysler Grand Voyager se. I noticed a problem last year but repair shop said they didn't see the problem. Now I have to pay $$$$ to have it fixed and other repairs at that facility were missed to.
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and without any warning the engine will start racing and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer has been notified. Ts while in motion the vehicle emitted a loud whining noise followed by evident t jerking and lurching. The transmission intermittently locks in gear and will not shift.
While shifting gears transmission shifted from second gear to over drive at the same time on its own. Consumer was able to drive vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed determined that the solenoid switch needed to be replaced due to worn parts. The faulty solenoid switch caused damage to the transmission control computer.
The serpentine belt comes off every time I go thru water. I can not drive the van anytime it rains or the roads are wet! My daughter in law has the same van and the same problem! Once the belt comes off I loose all power,steering,brakes. Putting me and any passengers in danger!
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle would not respond when the accelerator was depressed. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, who determined the transmission and catalytic converter need to be replaced.
While vehicle was parked with gear shift in park and engine still running, consumer got out of vehicle and closed the door. Suddenly vehicle took off and ran into another vehicle while gear shift still remained in park. Dealer notified.
Transmission complaints in other Grand Voyager years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager?
NHTSA has 27 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager, 25% of the model year's 110 complaints. The component named most often is automatic transmission (16 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager transmission problems?
No. NHTSA lists no transmission & drivetrain recall for the 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager, though it has 2 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 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 58,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 0 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.