Window & Wiper complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Driver's side and passenger's side electrical windows rolled up and down on their own. Consumer smelled smoke from the vent area. Drove vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the main steering column for the windows needed to be replaced.
From 7/31/03 until the present I have had the windshield cowling replace more than 13 times by chryler. I own a 2000 Voyager. The rubber gasket continues to seperate - at times blowing up onto the driver side windshield.
While driving 30 MPH in inclement weather windshield wipers failed. This caused poor visibility. However, consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Consumer will contact the dealer in the near future.
Total power shutdown while trying to start. Started 10 minutes later. Various components started failing - door locks, intermittant wiper, rear wiper, rear washer, power mirror. Took to dealer and was told I needed a new BCM. Replaced BCM for $600 and was told that everything had to be repaired! They replace defective BCM 50-60 times a year so that they can tell you your car is not working! What a racket! And apparently the one they replaced had already been replaced before - how many times I don't know. $220 of recommended repairs were not guaranteed to fix the problems either! I reported the details to "customer assistance" and was told they would call back - they didn't. When I called them they said that all assistance was denied! I had to pay $600 so they could tell me what I had already told them! I'll take it to an independent shop where they charge to fix the car.
The heat changes from hot to A/C by itself, the rear defrost don't work all the time, the back wipers go on by then self with different delays,,, , stays on defrost, and the strut tower are very poor shape, never saw strut towers rust like this on any other van or car but this one..1998 Plymouth Voyager...also all this stuff wrong with it and the check engine like don't go on...very bad van to have.
This van, slightly over 1 year old, has a history of stalling, windshield wipers going on without reason and off, radio breaking, tape player making noise when not used and the brakes went out the first time, I was told it was fixed, and the very next day they went out again almost causing a serious accident and deaths. This is serious and I would like to know actions taken by NHTSA concerning this as I have seen many other instances/complaints of stalling, windshield wiper problems and serious brake defects and breakdowns on NHTSA's customer complaints on the internet. I believe that NHTSA should give more serious investigative attention against daimler Chrysler concerning the stalling and brake problems as this is putting people's lives in danger it seems on a constant and re-occuring basis!
Problems started with windshield wipers not functioning properly, then the back up lights didnt work, then the horn quit, then the cruise control and the airbag light came on all the time, now the lock on the side door passenger side is being tempermental. I took it in to dealer today. Kunkels in export, pa.
Tl contact owns a 1996 Plymouth Voyager. Since November of 2003, the transmission has been replaced three different times. After purchasing a brand new transmission, it failed again the very same day and needed to be replaced again. The contact has had the top half of the engine rebuilt. The vehicle is stuck in drive and will not hold fluid. The front windshield wipers activate without a power surge in the vehicle. In addition, the rear bolts keep coming out of the shocks. The contact has taken the vehicle to have the bolts tightened three or four times. The engine is ticking and smoking. The serpentine belt slips off if it gets even slightly wet from snow or rain. The check engine light sporadically flashes on and off or constantly remains illuminated. The air conditioner was completely serviced; however, it cannot be used because of the transmission failure. …
NHTSA investigations
Air bag circuit/windshield wiper motor
There is no summary currently available
Frequently asked questions
Which Plymouth Voyager years have window & wiper problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1996 (74), 1995 (22), 1997 (17), 1998 (13) and 2000 (6) model years. Window & Wiper complaints make up 10% of all complaints for the 1996.
Is there a recall for Plymouth Voyager window & wiper problems?
No. NHTSA lists no windows, wipers & sunroof 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 window & wiper problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 86,000 miles; 22% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the windshield wiper/washer (73 mentions), followed by the windshield wiper/washer › motor (20).
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.