Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1997 Plymouth Voyager owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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 (seat belts), and 02V293000 (air bags), but the contact not receive notification of the recalls to receive the repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. …
1997 Voyager stahls often. Come to a complete stop at red light, accelerate and the engine stalls. No warning and no warning lights displayed. We start the van up again and continue on. Also, on the highway we had two instances of this van stalling. Was able to restart and continue on. Need help, what is causing this very dangerous situation?
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.
All gauges on vehicle drop to zero except the gas gauge. Can't tell what speed you are going. Can't tell what gear I am in. Automatic doors locks and alarm stop working. Blower works but no ac or heat. Was told it was the body control module.
The vehicle experienced a fuel leak. The electrical system has not worked while vehicle was running. (window, blinkers, and the radio) restarting the vehicle solves the problem each time. Scc
I have a 97 Plymouth grand Voyager that I have had for 2 yrs. When I bought the van everything was working properly. For about a year now I have been having problems with the electrical system. First my cruise control stopped working,then my horn,now my blinkers only work sometimes and alot of times I have to turn on my bright lights for the blinkers to work. The airbag light is always on which means it is not functioning correctly. These are big problems with the wiring system and it is very expensive to have the whole thing rewired. My husband is a mechanic and he said it will cost over $1000 to have everything fixed correctly.
Safety recall clock spring assembly nar 1/22/2003 the air bag light illuminated and the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer where the problem was diagnosed as a short in clock spring. The power door locks were not unlocking, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. Another recall regarding the fuel rail was repaired, however the consumer was charged a $50.00 deductible.
While vehicle was being driven air bags deployed without a collision occurring, cause unknown. Also, in rainy weather conditions water enters vehicle from dash area, causing electrical shortage. The windshield wiper had no gasket along botton. Tire tread separated while traveling. Four sets of brake pads and two sets of rotors faile in two years period.
I purchased a vehicle in 1997 from a friend. All of a sudden my horn stopped working. I have replaed the fuses. I have checked all the wires. I have replaced the horn. Their is nothing wrong. I think the problem is where the airbag is behind the steering wheel. What do I do. I dont think that is my responsibility if their is a problem with the air bag is it?
On the morning of sept 28, 2001, I started my '97 Plymouth Voyager to begin a vacation trip. After a few minutes with the engine running, I noticed that the air bag warning light stayed illuminated. During the trip, I also discovered that neither the horn nor the cruise control worked. These symptoms appear similar to recall #01V153000..
NHTSA investigations
Air bag clockspring
There is no summary currently available
Electrical complaints in other Voyager years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 1997 Plymouth Voyager?
NHTSA has 44 complaints about the electrical system of the 1997 Plymouth Voyager, 13% of the model year's 346 complaints. The component named most often is horn (20 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1997 Plymouth Voyager electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 1997 Plymouth Voyager, though it has 6 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 1997 Plymouth Voyager electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 100,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 5 fires and 0 injuries to electrical system 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.