2000 Chrysler Grand Voyager Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2000 Chrysler Grand Voyager, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Electrical323.1%
- Engine215.4%
- Steering215.4%
- Other / unspecified17.7%
- Powertrain (other)17.7%
- Airbags17.7%
- Tires & wheels17.7%
- Body & structure17.7%
- Brakes17.7%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
2000 CHRYSLER GRAND VOY SE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DISPUTE OVER COST OF REPAIR AND VEHICLE TOW. *LD UPDATED 09/12/2017*JS
MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AS I WAS LEAVING MY DRIVEWAY, IT STAYED ON AND NEVER WENT OFF. MY STEERING WHEEL STARTED MAKING A CLICKING NOISE AS YOU TURN IT THE NEXT DAY AND THE HORN STOPPED WORKING. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
IN THE RAIN, WHILE DRIVING IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY, THE FAN BELT SLIPPED OFF OF THE IDLER PULLEYS CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING, LOSS OF CHARGING, LOSS OF COOLING, THUS CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD ON THE CAR DUE TO LACK OF STEERING. RESULTING IF ALMOST $600.00 IN REPAIRS. THE CAR REPAIR SHOP SAYS THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME BECAUSE THE IDLER PULLEY ARE SMOOTH AND DO NOT HAVE THE PROPER GROOVES. THIS NEEDS TO BE A RECALL.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER. DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER OR WHEN TRAVELING OVER UNLEVELED LAND, THE SERPENTINE BELT FRACTURED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MORE THAN TEN TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND RECOMMENDED THAT THE CONTACT USE BELT CONDITIONER, WHICH DID NOT PROVIDE A PERMANENT REMEDY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP MORE THAN FIVE TIMES FOR VARIOUS REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO PERMANENT REMEDY. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
I WAS DRIVING ON A RAINY DAY, AND WAS EXITING THE PARKWAY, TURNING INTO THE MALL PARKING LOT, WHEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. THE WHEEL WAS SO HARD TO TURN, BARELY MADE IT INTO THE PARKING LOT. FOUND OUT FROM MECHANIC BELT SLIPPED OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED, TWICE MORE SINCE THIS INCIDENT, WITH BRAND NEW BELTS. TODAY IT RAINED, I WAS TURNING IN AN INTERSECTION AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN. I AM SURPRISED NO ONE HAD DIED FROM THIS DEFECT. IF I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY I DO NOT KNOW WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED. WHY HASN'T CHRYSLER FIXED THIS ALONG TIME AGO. I AM CURRENTLY BUYING A GATES 38739 REPAIR KIT AFTER SEEING ONLINE THAT OTHER PEOPLE WITH THIS CAR HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
EVERY TIME IT RAINS AND I HAVE TO DRIVE THROUGH A PUDDLE THE BELT COMES OFF THE VAN. I IMMEDIATELY LOSE POWER STEERING AND THE CAR STARTS TO OVERHEAT. MANY TIMES I HAVE BEEN STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD OR BARELY BEEN ABLE TO MUSCLE THE CAR OUT OF DANGER WITH MY CHILDREN INSIDE. I AM OUTRAGED THAT CHRYSLER KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND DOES NOTHING TO REMEDY IT. ARE THEY WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO DIE? *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
EVERY TIME IT RAINS AND I HAVE TO DRIVE THROUGH A PUDDLE THE BELT COMES OFF THE VAN. I IMMEDIATELY LOSE POWER STEERING AND THE CAR STARTS TO OVERHEAT. MANY TIMES I HAVE BEEN STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD OR BARELY BEEN ABLE TO MUSCLE THE CAR OUT OF DANGER WITH MY CHILDREN INSIDE. I AM OUTRAGED THAT CHRYSLER KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND DOES NOTHING TO REMEDY IT. ARE THEY WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO DIE? *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AS I WAS LEAVING MY DRIVEWAY, IT STAYED ON AND NEVER WENT OFF. MY STEERING WHEEL STARTED MAKING A CLICKING NOISE AS YOU TURN IT THE NEXT DAY AND THE HORN STOPPED WORKING. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR ASSURANCE TIRES, TIRE SIZE 215/65/15. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE EXPLODED WITH A LOUD NOISE. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE DEFECTIVE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A SPARE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE CENTER WHERE THE SPARE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE. IN ADDITION, THE REAR PASSENGER'S TIRE EXPLODED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION AND WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
EVERY TIME IT RAINS AND I HAVE TO DRIVE THROUGH A PUDDLE THE BELT COMES OFF THE VAN. I IMMEDIATELY LOSE POWER STEERING AND THE CAR STARTS TO OVERHEAT. MANY TIMES I HAVE BEEN STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD OR BARELY BEEN ABLE TO MUSCLE THE CAR OUT OF DANGER WITH MY CHILDREN INSIDE. I AM OUTRAGED THAT CHRYSLER KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND DOES NOTHING TO REMEDY IT. ARE THEY WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO DIE? *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
DRIVING AROUND LOCAL STREETS, BRAKE PEDAL BEGAN SINKING TO THE FLOOR OF THE CAR. THERE WAS A SLIGHT BRAKING WHEN IT REACHED THE FLOOR SO I WAS ABLE TO SLOW AND STOP THE CAR. THINKING THE FLUID WAS LOW, I DROVE SLOWLY HOME AND ADDED BRAKE FLUID. I PUMPED THE BRAKE PEDAL A FEW TIMES BUT IT NEVER CAME BACK TO FEEL LIKE SOLID BRAKING AGAIN. OUTSIDE THE CAR I NOTICED BRAKE FLUID LEAKING OUT FROM ABOVE THE GAS TANK ONTO THE DRIVEWAY. MY BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND I NOW HAVE TO HAVE THEM FIXED. FUNNY, I HAVE A 1948 PLYMOUTH SITTING IN MY BACK YARD, AND THE ORIGINAL BRAKE LINES ARE STILL INTACT! *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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