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 Voyager owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Vehicle shifted into reverse by it self after idling in park for about 30 seconds, it rolled back causing the driver's door (which was open) to hit the bumper of a parked car thus damaging the door and the left front fender. I personally saw and heard the moment the vehicle shifted into reverse, I was about 20 feet away from the vehicle when I saw the back up lights come on and the vehicle start to roll back.
My wife stopped to pickup our 6 y/o son from the babysitter. She put the van in park and left the van running. (the rest of the event was seen by my wife and the babysitter) my 3 y/o son climb out of his car seat , from the rear seat. He climbed into the driver seat and put the van in gear without pressing the brake. The van began to move forward down the street, picking up speed. Wife tryed to catch the van to stop it. Luckly my son turned the steering wheel to the left. The van jumped the curb and ran into a mobile home. Every car I have driven, you must press the brake before the car will go into gear. The dealer didn't tell us of this feature. We would have bought another model(we have 3 kids). What I need to know is : being able to put the van into drive without pressing on the break , a safty recall?
I bought this vehicle in 8-03, secondhand from a dealership in ny. In the last 2 weeks, I have had trouble with the transmission losing power and starting to lose fluid. In route to a dr's appt. With my pregnant daughter and her 5 yr. Old the trans. Started to slip and lunge forward. I stopped the vehicle and checked the trans. Was empty of fluid after 20 miles from home. Added 4 qts. Of fluid only to go another 10 miles and the trans. Was doing it again. To the garage only to find out the trans. Casing was blown out and no fluid. Mechanic told me this was a very common problem with this trans. To no avail, no trans. To be found in ny state. To get another trans it is going to cost me $1500-$2000. I will not buy another Chrysler Voyager. I will do better homework next time.
I purchased a new 2000 Plymouth Voyager minivan in November of 1999. In January 2002, at 38,000 miles, the transmission failed, stranding me on the side of the road. A local Chrysler dealer diagnosed the cause as a failed torque converter. The torque converter, as well as several other transmission components, were replaced. In January 2003, at 55,000 miles, a transmission fluid leak was noticed. The same dealer repaired transmission fluid lines and seals, and changed the transmission fluid and filter. In November 2003, at 75,000 miles, the transmission failed again, leaving my children and I stranded on the roadside at night. Another Chrysler dealer diagnosed the problem as a second failed torque converter.
I was driving 35 MPH when the engine made a loud noise. It acted like it was in neutral, and would not go anywhere,it then jumped forward and seemed to be fine, then it did it again and would not move. I had it towed over by aaa to hall the next day.they informed me that the transmission was gone at 50,800 miles and the warrenty only covered 3/36,000 mile. I was less than three years since I purchased the van. They had to replace the transmission. I followed the b schedule of service and had the transmission fluid and filter change at 46,000 miles. The schedule b in my owners mannual says 48,000 miles. The services manager says that it should be changed at 36,000 miles.
Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge dealer replaced transmission cooling hoses and clamps using clamps as per Chrysler service bulletin 07-006-1. NHTSA technical service bulletin 632201 refers. Clamp part number 04596424aa came lose while traveling on I-65 going through louisville,ky causing the auto to stall. All the transmission fluid was blown onto the auto and engine compartment. Fortunately I was able to manuver to a place out away from the flow of heavy traffic. The auto was towed and repaired three days later. Failed parts are retained by me.
My van started emitting a whisling sound after the warranty of 30,000 miles ran out at 40,000 miles and eventually the transmission doesn't want to shift. I took it to the dealer and the owner said that he will eat the cost but I found out that they had sold my wife an extended warranty. Now at 103,000, its doing the same thing of not shifting. The dealer said that we need to pay for the replacement.
Consumer's toddler was able to disengage vehicle from park to reverse without depressing brake pedal, causing the vehicle to roll backwards, and resulting in an accident, injuring one occupant outside of vehicle . Consumer has contacted the manufacturer. This accident occurred because the vehicle is not equipped with an interlock safety feature.
Gears could be shifted without pressing the brake pedal. The gear selector was bumped while the vehicle was parked and the key was in the ignition's auxiliary mode. As a result the vehicle rolled backward, hit the consumer and rolled over her hip/thigh. The emergency brake was not engaged at the time of the accident.
Checking under hood when vehicle was in park. When turned key to start engine the vehicle "sliiped" into neutral and ran back over me causing major injury. I believe in newer vehicles the interlock has been removed which May have prevented this accident, is this a true statement?
Transmission complaints in other Voyager years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2000 Plymouth Voyager?
NHTSA has 34 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2000 Plymouth Voyager, 20% of the model year's 168 complaints. The component named most often is automatic transmission (17 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Plymouth Voyager transmission problems?
No. NHTSA lists no transmission & drivetrain recall for the 2000 Plymouth 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 Voyager transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 62,000 miles, and 7% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 8 crashes, 0 fires and 3 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.