Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager
The 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager has several reported issues, primarily with its powertrain, airbags, and engine cooling, as evidenced by the complaints and recall data. There are five NHTSA recalls, indicating some concerns in specific areas such as the airbag system and fuel system. However, the overall complaint count suggests mixed reliability, so thorough inspection is necessary.
NHTSA data on file today
The 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 261 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #02V293000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V268000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL LEAKAGE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V185000 CHRYSLER/INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V200000 CHRYSLER/TIRES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97I001000 CHRYSLER/INTEGRAL CHILD SEATS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 48 complaints
- Air Bags 47 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 46 complaints
- Electrical System 42 complaints
- Steering 22 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 18 complaints
Of the 261 complaints on file, 16 report a crash and 15 a fire; across all 261 complaints, owners report 15 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Known issues to inspect
Fuel rail O-ring leaks
How to check: Inspect for fuel leaks around the engine area.
Airbag clock spring failure
How to check: Check airbag light and functionality.
Child seat shoulder harness faults
How to check: Test child seat harness operation.
General electrical failures
How to check: Test all electrical systems and lights.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Listen for any engine knocking or rough idle.
Red flag: Persistent knocking sounds
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Check the dashboard for any warning lights.
Red flag: Airbag or check engine light on
- 03
Acceleration from stop
What to check: Notice any hesitation or jerking.
Red flag: Car jerks or hesitates constantly
- 04
Steering at low speeds
What to check: Feel for any vibrations or stiffness.
Red flag: Significant steering vibration
- 05
Highway acceleration
What to check: Ensure smooth acceleration and stable steering.
Red flag: Difficulty accelerating smoothly
- 06
Braking from highway speed
What to check: Listen and feel for any shuddering or pull.
Red flag: Brake shudder or pulling
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the airbag recall been addressed?
- Any fuel system repairs completed?
- Are there electrical issues you've noticed?
- Has the vehicle ever had engine problems?
- Are service records available?
- Was the child seat recall addressed?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Service records
- Recall repair receipts
- Accident history report
- Title and registration
- Owner's manual
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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