Steering complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power steering, steering column, rack and pinion).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The serpentine belt comes off causing the power steering to fail, and the alternator not to work. This has occurred off and on since the vehicle was new. This failure occurs in motion when the streets are wet and a bit bumpy.
My minivan has a badly corroded driver side strut tower that Chrysler knows is a product flow yet will not authorise repairs to. This places all owners families and the general public at grave danger when this tower. Collapses for the vehicle looses steering and the wheel falls off. I feel a recall is in high order before someone gets injured or killed.this May have happened already.all minivans from 1996-2000 are affected. All my calls have fallen on deaf ears. Own up to your product flaw chysler and do the right thing! You got government bail out money how about bailing out your customers and the general public at large. I hope my family or the general public will not succumb to this product defect.
Feb 2003, vehicle is approx. 4 years old, serpentine belt came off pulley, resulting in loss of power steering. Difficulty turning which almost resulted in 5 accidents - head on collision. Resulted in 3 accidents by being unable to turn vehicle, hitting snow banks, factor involved is heavy snow storm, approx 3 feet. Replaced belts and pump. Vehicle is out of warranty, I paid nearly $600.00.
On 12/03/2005, my 1999 Plymouth grand Voyager Mini van's tie rods failed and my wheels went wall-eyed. My car slid into an unoccupied parked vehicle causing damage to both vehicles. My son-in-law looked under the vehicle and told me that my tie rods broke. I was driving at 25 miles per hour. The repairs were: replaced right front axle, lower control arm and power steering rack, alighment and collision and body work. This accident cost $2809.33 plus my $500.00 deductible. My car was still under warranty but because my car slid into another vehicle Chrysler wouldn't honor my warranty. My vehicle was 5 year old. I believe that tie rods should not fail for that short a time. The vehicle had less than 49,000 miles on it. I called daimler Chrysler to complain about a possible defect. My friend in new jersey informed me that his 2000 Dodge dorango was recalled for defective tie rods. …
Drove through a puddle. Serpentine belt fell off, causing loss of power steering. Completed repair as per TSB 07-02-99. Did not correct issue. A known issue with 1996 - 2000 Plymouth/Dodge caravans 3.3l and 3.8l. Very dangerous, happens on wet/snow conditions. Bottom third of harmnic balancer is not guarded from road moisture. Chrysler redesigned in 2001. Gates after market kit solves problem gat 38379K, cost $120-$220 with out labor. Does this meet the criteria for a recall?
1998 Plymouth Voyager loses serpentine belt ,over heats and loses power steering whenever it rains. I had the belt tensioner replaced twice it has not helped now van is at another Chrysler dealership, where they say it is the power steering pump and pulley. They are charging me $400.00 dollars to do this work and I believe this is a manufacturing defect that should be acknowledged and addressed.
1997 Plymouth Voyager transmission failure. Consumer states that the transmission has failed 5 times. Consumer believes that he is due to some compensation due to the continuing failure of this vehicle. The transmission would not shift properly into gear and sometimes it would get stuck in second gear. Both outer tie rod ends were loose.
On 11/13/01 I was involved in a crash. I was alone in my van, traveling between 30 and 35 MPH when another car pulled out in front of me on my passenger side about 20 feet ahead from behind a parked delivery truck. I applied the brakes and slowed down .
NHTSA investigations
Steering column separation
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) by letter dated April 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(g), NHTSA has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models,…
Frequently asked questions
Which Plymouth Voyager years have steering problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1996 (33), 1998 (19), 1995 (17), 1997 (17) and 1999 (16) model years. Steering complaints make up 4% of all complaints for the 1996.
Is there a recall for Plymouth Voyager steering problems?
No. NHTSA lists no steering recall for any Plymouth 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 Voyager steering problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 88,000 miles; 25% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the hydraulic power assist system (24 mentions), followed by the steering wheel/handle bar (19).
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.