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10 years and running well
Minivan Mom, 06/14/2008
1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE 3dr Minivan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have driven this car for 10 years-shuttling kids to games, stuffing it with people and gear for long distance trips, and doing the local errands. I'm about to downsize (no more kids at home!) and am surprised that smaller cars do not offer the level of comfort of the minivan. This car has a smooth ride, great seating and vision. Good vehicle for teaching teens to drive. There are tons of places to store stuff. No reliability issues other than usual wear and tear.
Sorry your van almost burned to a crisp
Chicago Writer, 10/05/2010
1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE 3dr Minivan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Good soldier of a car, keeps running with basic maintenance and some backyard fixing from time to time. BUT, recently the fuel rail started leaking raw gasoline, which filled the little moat around the valve cover, which promptly started on fire burning like a 3.3 liter tiki torch. One fire extinguisher (thanks, Burger King) and $600 in fuel rail and melted wire repair later, Chrysler says "Oh well, sorry. Can't help you." But wait-the fuel rail leaking was a known recall! Tough darts, you should have fixed it before now. Oh well.
Piece of Junk
ebara, 01/05/2014
1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE 3dr Minivan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Has anyone else on here had transmission problems with...yet another...Chrysler product? Every Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, or Jeep between 1989 and 2000 that we know of has needed one. Needless to say, this van is pure JUNK. Bought it brand new for my family. Nothing but issues. An engine($2400), transmission $1800), 4 air conditioning compressors $1200 each), and thousands of dollars of mechanical repairs later, we still sold it half-dead at 138,000K with no air, and it backfired on the highway. Maintenance always done at dealer. Buy that extended warranty on Chrysler...you'll need it. If you want to stay away from engine and transmission repairs, stay away from Chrysler. Invest in a Toyota!
This thing is a tank!
K Clark, 09/22/2008
1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This van has been through 4 accidents and is still going strong! We got this van with 157,000 miles on it and is has been one of the best vehicles we have ever owned. It has been three teens first car (to their dismay!) so that show its tuff, plus it being a van, has cheap insurance premiums. It has adequate power and believe it or not, it can be kind of fun to drive! Take the two back seats out and we've used it as a truck!
Generally good with flaws
tsugem64, 01/25/2009
1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Generally a good vehicle but with some quality problems. Interior is spacious but plastic items such as glove box is flimsy and prone to breaking. "Phantom wiper" problem occurs occasionally even though control box was replaced with new one. Parts are expensive also. Engine has good power and passing on hills is no problem. Spark plugs in the back are a real pain to get to. Overall workmanship is not on par with Japanese minivans, sorry to say.
watch out after 150,000 mi
Jeanie, 03/08/2010
1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
When we bought this vehicle, the previous owner put on a conversion top. Big plus for us. We loved this van until it hit the 150,000 mi. Then things started going wrong, Replaced the motor, then 2 transm, brakes and things have just been happening with it. Can't trust it out away from home now. So were stuck at home. It was an excellent van till it started falling apart. Drive was nice. Can't afford anything else with an unemployed family.
1997 Grand Voyager SE plus
David Ferguson, 10/07/2002
1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Overall I think it is Fantastic.
THE Minivan of Choice
pahuhnnj, 11/02/2003
1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
As far as minivans go, Chrysler has got the stuff! The Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge line of minivans are practical, affordable, durable, and actually fun to drive. My wife SWORE she would NEVER EVER drive a minivan until she drove this one. I have no complaints whatsoever.
More Reliable Than You Think
MOMOF#, 02/25/2006
1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have driven this van to 151,000 miles. It has moved my entire house across country 3 times. I have not put more than regular maintenance dollars until I hit 138,000 miles. Then it was leaks for cracking tubes, water pump, main computer. Overall expected for a 9 year old car with 151,000 miles. It still looks great, is extremely comfortable & gets all the jobs done. It is like a truck for my family. This van gets a bad rap. I am buying a new Town & Country, but seriously looked at the Honda Odyssey. On paper the engine looks better, it rides a little smoother, but the power is just the same. The Chrysler blows Odyssey away in space & interior. I have proven reliability, it is proven winner.
Good van for the price
keith92234@yahoo.com, 05/08/2004
1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
So far so good. I wish the mileage was better. Its a comfortable and quite vehicle. And its so practical. I wish it was a bit more sporty.
Good performance for a Plymouth van
McCorstin, 07/24/2004
1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This '97 Plymouth van has been one of the best cars I've ever owned: reliable, good mileage, cruise all day at 70, plenty of room for kids and junk. I was told recently that it has a Mitsubishi engine, so that may explain part of its overall excellence. This van was my THIRD Plymouth van and I would buy another -- if only Chrysler still made them!
Won't buy another American made Van!
richie bee, 10/25/2004
1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The vehicle had very few problems the 1st 5 yrs. After the 5th yr, it's been 1 thing after another. This year, so far, it's been $1700 a/c, and now the power steering pump and rack, $1000- $1100. Prior years, Altanator, water pump, starter, brakes. etc.
Not cost efficient
Broke, 04/05/2023
1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
On my 1997 3.3 grand voyager The wiring is shorting out ,no stereo, no dash or door lights. Tranny went at 95k. Belt system tensioner & belts need replacement every 6mos.