Used 1997 Plymouth Voyager Consumer Reviews
'97 Voyager
This van has been excellent. The dealership in Durham however is terrible. Over the years (10) we have had minimal repairs and strictly standard maintenance. I change my own oil and keep an eye on fluid levels. Leaking gasket around oil pan at around 100,000. We are at 120,000 and alas the transmission is slipping. Other than that, a very dependable vehicle.
What a rip-off!
Chrysler could do better making a reliable van. We bought our van in 3/98. It's a '97. Had 13K on it then, now has 126K. It is currently sitting in a parking lot 3 miles from our house because it died when mom was driving it. Hasn't restarted since. Needed a new tranny @ 60K. New engine @ 70K, 4 new air compressors ($1500/each), new clock spring, and God knows what it needs now. Paid $25,000 for it. It's junk. Most expensive vehicle we've bought, but pure junk. Body is in A- condition, mechanical has failed us numerous times. Our mechanic knows us by name because of how many times we've brought it there. Our Japanese cars have definitely outlasted this thing!
Like this van, but envy Honda and Toyota
We bought the 1997 Grand Voyager Rallye as a new car just as the 1998 models became available, so it was available at a great deal. Initially, we loved the features, the space, the sporty look of the Rallye Model. Nice, smooth floaty ride. Nice interior features, great audio system. Our van now has close to 100K miles. I feel it has been a decent performer in terms of reliability, yet I know that if I'd had a Honda Odyssey or a Toyota Sienna there would have been fewer trips to our mechanic. We were SO frustrated when this van was repaired FOUR times for the same belt slipping problem before the problem was solved. Honda and Toyota would never put an owner through that!
97 plymouth voager
I had this car seven years and have had only minor problems. I used it to haul small furnishings and accessories. It worked great. Yhe interior is simple, yet nicely designed, as is the exterior. I've had some minor problems with electical, but overall have been satisfied.
Transmission is a Dud
The transmission is a problem with the 1997 Plymouth Voyager. I have had to have my transmission rebuilt at around 100,000 miles. I am now at 143,000 and the symptoms are returning. I am vigilant at maintaining oil and fluid levels. I would conclude that it is in the engineering.