1999 PLYMOUTH Grand Voyager

99 voyager

Performance: 4 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 4 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 2 Reliability: 3 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 3

the thing I'm mainly concerned with is the area around the strut on drive front is rusted out on mine. safety factor big hole can see strut from under the hood. Is there a recall cause if mine is that way must be others also. otherwise the van is fine

Happy Van

Performance: 4 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 4 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 4 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 4

I bought my 99 Grand Voyager new. It's been very reliable. While under warranty I had a problem with rear wheel bearings and with the overdrive sensor in the transmission. At about 80,000 miles, had a problem with the headlight switch. Still looks good at 151,000 miles and I plan to run it for a while yet. The 3.3 engine is very reliable and I've not had problems with the transmission that seem to plague others.

Best car I've ever owned.

Performance: 4 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 3 Fun To Drive: 4 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 5

I've been driving for 44 years and owned maybe a dozen cars. This is by far the best of all. I have 210,000 miles on this van in 10 years. It's been tuned up only twice, the last time being 3 years ago. Just last week it passed DEQ/EPA emissions testing with flying colors. Not one major component has ever failed up to this point although it appears the starter may need to be replaced soon. I've driven 4,000 mile trips and enjoyed every minute of driving. On one trip in 2008 I drove 1070 miles in 17 hours in a single day. A week later I made the retun trip in a single day. At no time was I uncomfortable or fatigued. Maybe I own the exception rather than the rule but I love it.

Money Pit

Performance: 2 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 2 Fun To Drive: 3 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 2 Reliability: 1 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 2 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 1

We purchased our '99 van in '00 with only 7,000 miles on it. The engine went in 2004. Since then we have replaced oil pump, fuel pump, radiator, and now the transmission is gone. The driver window doesn't work, as well as the left rear vent window. The power lock for the rear hatch stopped working in 2002. We have had trouble with the ac for the past 4 years. The van's rear left speaker caught fire in 2005 while I was driving to work. Thank God my children weren't with me at the time. The bushings are shot and the brake system has always given us trouble. From the first year we purchased it the van leaked water into the front. I regret the day we bought this van.

Dependable

Performance: 5 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 4 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

Bought vehicle in 2002 it had 80,000 miles and now has 180,000 miles. It still has all original parts. The only problem is having to change the belt every 3 months.

'99 Van just keeps on going!

Performance: 4 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 3 Fun To Drive: 4 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 5

We bought our van in late '99 with 30K miles. It was a rental program van. We paid $18K out the door. It's been super reliable and so comfortable on those long trips. I'm not sure how we could get a family of 4 to the beach for a week (including 3 bikes) with any other vehicle. Only issue I had was replacing the rack and pinion when I think all I really just needed was a power steering pump. Other things are typical: tires, starter, battery, belt/tensioner, etc. Transmission has never given me any trouble yet I hear horror stores all the time. We also have never charged the AC and it still blows cold. My wife uses it continually in too. The kids have grown up so now we may sell.

Perfection minus transmission

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 3 Fun To Drive: 4 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 3 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 3

I haven't had the infamous transmission trouble. This is the best all around vehicle I ever driven and owned. At this time I will not hesitate to replace this van with another, in fact I plan doing so on it when time comes. The headlights on the newer models have been improved, the 96-00 models are a little dim. The rear seat rattles in mine. This van has plenty of zip with the 3.3L engine. It has an outstanding comforable drive, with small car maneuverablity and huge amount of room. This is the best of all worlds although a compromise. My van has 85,000 miles with only routine maintence and one belt tensioner. It has a quality feel and build.

Not a reliable minivan

Performance: 4 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 3 Fun To Drive: 4 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 3 Reliability: 2 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 2

Bought van in 2001 with 60,000 miles. Have had to rewire engine compartment ($800) and replace A/C ($1200). Now having trouble with power window. I had a 1992 Grand Voyager that went for 130,000, had to replace transmission and A/C on it, too. So looking forward to buying new transmission on this one. Aside from that, Mrs. Lincoln, not a bad van. Plenty of room, plenty of power. But next van will be a Toyota, Honda, or Nissan. Sorry, GM and Ford and Chrysler, but you've got to build better cars!

Hey, it's a van -- don't dream big

Performance: 3 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 1 Fun To Drive: 4 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 2 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 3 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 2

Hand-me down from a family member. 99k miles. Engine and ride are nice, although the 3.3 liter is weak at passing speeds and gas mileage is miserable - Edmunds says 18 mpg city, 24 mpg hwy. I've yet to break 21 mpg, and that's even driving 100% freeway on a few tanks. City gas mileage is 15-16 mpg. No, I don't hammer the gas pedal.FYI, reliablity not promising - previous owner had to pay 1k transmission fix that was under 'extended warranty', but the warranter went bankrupt (go figure) - meaning owner paid for warranty, but ended up paying for fix anyway. One more reason why I don't believe in extended warranties. But hey, I got this van for free, so why the heck am I complaining?

almost great

Performance: 4 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 3 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 3 Reliability: 2 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 2

I bought the vehicle 8/02 with 38,000 miles. There are many things to like about this van: styling, very comfortable interior, decent fuel economy and overall performance. However, the transmission suffered a catastrophic failure at 61,000 miles to the tune of $3,000 (this in spite of the fact I am meticulous about all maintainence). Chrysler was no help at all in this matter. Additionally, the cruise control went south and the front suspension has had numerous parts replaced, but still makes troubling "clunking" noises over bumps. I love the way Chrysler products look and drive. However, I will warn all people against buying their products because of poor quality control.

1999 Plymouth

Performance: 2 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 2 Fun To Drive: 2 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 1 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 2 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 1

Replaced transmission within first 25000 miles. 2nd transmission replacement at 79000. Brake system components lack integrity. 3.3 Chrysler engine lacks adequate horsepower. Spare tire rack can't securely hold a full size tire for spare. Seats must be phyisically lifted out if one wishes to create more room - very heavy/cumbersome. Sound system needs upgrading.

Great Ride

Performance: 4 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 3 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 5

5 Years later and over 130000 miles and this Van has not been in the shop for 1 Major thing. Engine and Transmission are doing great. Purchased New and has been an excellent traveling vehicle for the family.

Good

Performance: 5 Comfort: 3 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 3 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

Breaks down quite often. Suspension is about as good as the bike that i had as a kid. if you ride on a long car trip and put your arms on the arm rest, your arms start to vibrate; however, the expresso serves its purpose in our household. the suspension problem along with the ignition starter that dies quite often are some of the problems with the expresso mini van.

pretty decent car

Performance: 4 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 4 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 4 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 4

really good, reliable for most part, unfortunatly trans went at 87000, thet was a big disappointment ans $2,000 to fix, garage said mopar trans. are not good.

Amazingly durable

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 4 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 5

I have 110,000 miles on mine and it still feels very solid and has most of the original equipment, original brake rotors, struts, shocks, etc. Only design flaw that's caused me trouble is the placement of the drink holders. Drinks can splash up on the temp controls, causing sticking & malfunction.

Warning

Performance: 4 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 4 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 3 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 3

We had the van for 5 years, and the biggest concern was with the steering/alignment. Within the 1st month of ownership, we had to get the front end aligned. We had 5-6 alignments, 2 sets of tires & tie rods replaced (all before 60,000 miles). Now we are getting rid of the 'money pit'.

My review

Performance: 4 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

Bought this car new. It is loaded with all the goodies I wanted having the Expresso Package. Not cheap, $28,000, but worth every penny. It is extremely comfortable, has plenty of power, but would suggest the optional 3.8L engine and very roomy for my family of 5.

a great van!

Performance: 4 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 4 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 5

we have had this van for almost 3 years, and it has been very reliable. even now, at 132,000 miles (!) it is just starting to have minor things like brakes going wrong. super reliability, easy to drive, smooth ride. i haven't regretted this purchase for even a minute.

Transmission Problems

Performance: 3 Comfort: 3 Fuel Economy: 3 Fun To Drive: 3 Interior Design: 3 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 2 Comfort Rating: 3 Performance Rating: 3 Interior Rating: 3 Reliability Rating: 2

Vehicle bought in February 2000 with 24,000 miles on it. It had been a reliable vehicle until the transmission "blew up" at 69,000 miles going 35mph. Lost total control of the vehicle. The differential blew a 6" by 3" whole in the casing completely distroying the transmission. A life threatening defect for anyone traveling at a high rate of speed. Incident happened outside of warranty. Reported to dealer and Chrysler but hey were only concerned with the warranty status.

Transmission Problems

Performance: 3 Comfort: 3 Fuel Economy: 3 Fun To Drive: 3 Interior Design: 3 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 2 Comfort Rating: 3 Performance Rating: 3 Interior Rating: 3 Reliability Rating: 2

Vehicle bought in February 2000 with 24,000 miles on it. It had been a reliable vehicle until the transmission "blew up" at 69,000 miles going 35mph. Lost total control of the vehicle. The differential blew a 6" by 3" whole in the casing completely distroying the transmission. A life threatening defect for anyone traveling at a high rate of speed. Incident happened outside of warranty. Reported to dealer and Chrysler but hey were only concerned with the warranty status.

1999 Gr Voyager SE

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

We bought our van in 2000 (with about 25,000 miles); it now has about 65,000 miles and has never left us stranded or caused any trouble. The quad seating is very comfortable and it rides as smooth as any car we've ever owned. What consumers need to remember is that the key to making any vehicle last for any length of time is maintenance. We've changed the oil every 3000 miles and done every maintenance or tune-up task either on time or ahead of schedule. We believe our blessings with all our vehicles lies with our commitment to maintenance. Manufacturers can only do so much and then it is up to consumers.

Its a Minivan

Performance: 4 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 3 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 5

We bought it for the child seats. The seats and being able to get to the kids while driving have been great. Now that our kids are bigger we are trying to sell a well maintained vehicle with only 41k. The only trouble is even though it was less $ up front it has poor resale value. We paid $21,500 new and now no one will come look at it for $8500 even with new tires and brakes. Imports (Honda, Toyota) are thought of as more reliable and their resale values are much better. The Japanese have better brand name for used vehicles.

Transmissions Suck & Eats Tires

Performance: 4 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 2 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 3 Reliability: 1 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 1

We went through 3 transmissions in the first 75000 miles. I've talked to several other owners and most or all have had transmission problems. Use one or more set of tires per year and their rated at 60k+ miles. I've owned Chrysler mini-vans continuously since they came out in 1984. I won't buy anymore.

First Experience

Performance: 5 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 4 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 4 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 4

this is my first time purchasing a minivan and it has been a very impressive one. I think this is a great car. Alot of room, great parking, and pick up is wonderful! I would definitely buy another one.

Great for kids

Performance: 5 Comfort: 4 Fuel Economy: 5 Fun To Drive: 5 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 5 Comfort Rating: 4 Performance Rating: 5 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 5

I have three kids. We bought this car with 2 captain's chairs, and took one out. we have tons of space. I even hook up a 13in tv behind the passanger chair for video on the move. could use more drive side leg room. driver side window failed, but was replaced free. front window cracked with pebble. i'd buy this car again.

1999 Expresso Grand Voyager

Performance: 4 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 4 Interior Design: 4 Exterior Design: 4 Build Quality: 4 Reliability: 4 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 4 Reliability Rating: 4

I really enjoyed this vehicle. We had an 86,92,96 and then the 99. The only problem we had with the 99 was the electronic module on the transmission.

Service Engine Soon Light

Performance: 4 Comfort: 5 Fuel Economy: 4 Fun To Drive: 3 Interior Design: 5 Exterior Design: 5 Build Quality: 5 Reliability: 3 Comfort Rating: 5 Performance Rating: 4 Interior Rating: 5 Reliability Rating: 3

After three years of ownership and 47,000.00 miles, the Service Engine Soon light started to come on and off. I took it to the dealership, and the computer said it was a Vapor Silonoid. Twenty minutes and $150.00 later, I am on my way. All is well until I get home and guess what, Service Engine Soon is back. Only in America!!! This of course isn't covered under the Chysler Extended Warranty I bought, go figure! This vehicle has ready been to the Dealer for a variety of other problems, so if you buy one good luck. I am tired of buying American only to be unhappy. Never Again!