Electrical complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
My 2000 Chrysler Grand Voyager's engine burst into flames and almost the whole front end of my car, including my dash board and part of my front seats were burned up. The windshield and the windows on the passenger and driver's side in the front blew out. I suffered from smoke inhalation and did end up going to the emergency room. I also have pulled something in my back and arms that has made my arms from the elbows to the hands go painfully numb and prickly. In addition, I seemed to have caused a hemorrage in my uterus. My period is not due for about a week or a bit more. It is labor day weekend and I haven't been able to see a regular doctor yet. …
This letter is regarding a manufacturer defect in the 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager and 2000 Chrysler town and country vans. There is an issue with the vehicles in wet weather. When it rains and the driver goes through water, the vehicles shut themselves down completely. Lights turn off, power steering is arrested, and the driver has to coast to a stop. This has happened several times to my parents, and more than once, they have had to secure the services of a towing company to get the vehicle(s) home or to a repair shop. This has happened at night on two-lane highways, leaving them stranded in pitch-black darkness. These are the only vehicles that my parents have to drive to and from work, which is an hour and a half away from home. My father has visited the Chrysler-Dodge dealership several times, and they told him that this is a large-scale problem with these particular models of vans. …
I started vehicle to warm up while at our cabin in northern michigan. After about 3 minutes of running I noticed a bad odor coming from the vehicle. Upon inspection of the vehicle I discovered smoke inside of the vehicle. I moved it away from my garage and shut it off. I opened the doors and the left rear speaker next to the seat was on fire! I went into my cabin,grabbed a fire extinguisher and put out the fire.
While driving along at approximately 65 MPH the gas gauge suddenly went from 1/4 to zero. In addition the tachometer went to zero , the temp gauge went to the off gauge and the speedometer went to 120 and stayed there. The ABS light also came on and stayed there. This is a major safety defect and my research reveals that it is a known problem and due to poor cold solder joints on the instrument cluster circuit board. Multiple vehicle owners have reported this problem and many people have paid for repairs that they should not have had to pay for because of a defective printed circuit board problem. If the problem has been in existence since production it seems reasonable that the problem should be fixed at no cost to the vehicle owner. Not knowing vehicle speed, fuel level, engine temp is a major hazard and an accident waiting to happen.
Dear sir: to who it May concern. I have a 1998 Plymouth caravan van (they call it a truck) with a 3.3 liter engine. With about 54,000 miles on it . Last week I made a short trip to lowes about 3 miles from home. When I returned home I parked in my driveway and went into my garage. After about 2 min I saw fire dripping from my engine, I got my fire ext. And used it under the car. Then I opened the hood and put out the rest of the fire. I then disconnected both battery terminals and called the wrecker to tow my car to the dealer for repair (autowest Dodge in roseville auto mall--- roseville ca) . I followed the wrecker to autowest and told the dealer to repair my car. They called & the next day I picked up my car . They told me it was a short in my starter and they had put in a new starter and repaired the burned up wiring harness. My car seems to be working OK now. …
The dash panel dies and the ABS light turns on followed by the check engine light due to the computer throwing a code. I have removed the dash panel three times and found the problem is at the female plug on the back of the panel, by using a wiggle test. The dealer wanted $250.00 for what they claimed only had on circuit panel when I knew better. It has two. I repaired it by using a strong zip tie to hold the plug up. This worked for years. Now it's the same old problem but it is no longer on and off depending on the temp.of the inside of the vehicle. It is 100% dead so now here I go again. Take the dash apart and try to get it to function. I use my GPS for milage, speed, and fuel. That and a USB light made for a pc. I have delt with the faulty tenshioner and serpentine belt problem twice. Now it is all the relays from heat burnt out. It started with the starter relay and went south. …
Takata recall,serpentine belt has shredded at least six times and just came off three times ,tensioner replaced three times,idler pulley twice,when belt shreds wires sever and van stops abruptly,windshield wipers stop abruptly hesitating before resuming,sway bar links need replaced,o2sensors check engine light to come on,cv axles failing replaced right twice,hub assembly and brake calipers miss aligned,engine mounts failed and needed,replaced,airbag and ABS lights on dashboard panel fuse blowing,taillights possible short causing brake light to fail,battery needing to be disconnected. …
Serpentine belt falls off all the time it pulls inward toward the engine slightly any when it gets just a little wet it slips off. The tensioner pulley looks like it needed to be cocked upward just the slightest little bit and then it don't move gates aftermarket product works perfect for all who use it chyrsler should be the ones paying to have this part replaced not us this is way to common of a problem .
NHTSA investigations
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Frequently asked questions
Which Plymouth Grand Voyager years have electrical problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1996 (99), 1998 (53), 1997 (42), 1999 (39) and 2000 (15) model years. Electrical complaints make up 17% of all complaints for the 1996.
Is there a recall for Plymouth Grand Voyager electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for any Plymouth Grand Voyager model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Plymouth Grand Voyager electrical problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 97,000 miles; 6% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the horn (92 mentions), followed by the wiring › interior/under dash (25).
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.