Model year record

1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager recalls & problems

The 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager has 9 safety recalls and 569 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (116 complaints).

Recalls9safety recalls

Complaints569filed by owners

Crashes · fires10 · 23reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths9 · 1reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Air bagsNov 7, 2002

Frontal

Recall 02V2930001,500,521 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN WOUND INCORRECTLY DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.
Risk: THIS CONDITION WILL MANIFEST ITSELF THROUGH ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP, AND COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A DRIVER'S AIR BAG OPEN CIRCUIT, IF THE PART IS NOT REPLACED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY ON ALL VEHICLES WITH 70,000 MILES OR LESS. AN EXTENDED LIFETIME WARRANTY WILL ALSO BE PLACED ON THIS COMPONENT FOR ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE. DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL ALSO REIMBURSE OWNERS WHO HAVE PAID TO HAVE THE CLOCKSPRING REPLACED ON THEIR VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 18, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Fuel system, gasolineSep 13, 2000

Fuel injection system

Recall 00V2680001,163,000 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS BUILT WITH 3.3L AND 3.8L ENGINES HAVE FUEL RAILS WITH NITROLE RUBBER O-RING SEALS THAT CAN DEGRADE OVER TIME. FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE UNDERHOOD FUEL INJECTION FUEL RAIL COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF A VEHICLE FIRE.
Risk: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SEAL ON THE VEHICLE FUEL RAILS TO PREVENT EXTERNAL LEAKAGE OF FUEL FROM THE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER TUBE, SHOULD THE EXISTING O-RINGS CONTINUE TO DEGRADE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2002. DUE TO THE LARGE QUANTITY OF VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN, THE OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE PHASED OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RINGS, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Fuel system, gasolineAug 9, 1999

Delivery › Fuel pump

Recall 99V216000635,469 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK AT THE INTERFACE OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ATTACHMENT.
Risk: IF A FUEL LEAK OCCURS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ATTACHING NUT WITH A NUT THAT INCLUDES TIGHTER DESIGN TOLERANCES. THE SEALING O-RING WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.

Child seatAug 6, 1998

Child seat

Recall 98V185000157,000 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS. THE SHOULDER HARNESS RESTRAINT ON THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT CAN BECOME DIFFICULT TO EXTRACT WHEN THE SAFETY BELT LATCH PLATE BECOMES CONTAMINATED.
Risk: THIS CAN CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN RELEASING A CHILD FROM THE RESTRAINT.
Fix: DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE LATCH MECHANISM. AN EXTENDER WILL BE ADDED TO THE EMERGENCY RELEASE ANCHOR FOR THE CHILD SEAT SAFETY BELTS SO THAT THE RELEASE CLIPS ARE MORE VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO THE OPERATOR IN THE EVENT THAT THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM CAN NOT BE UNLOCKED. IN ADDITION, AN INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER'S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT CARD WILL BE PROVIDED.

Seat beltsJul 18, 1996

Integrated child seat

Recall 96V136000200 vehicles

Problem: THE BOLTS WHICH SECURE THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT MODULES TO THE SEAT FRAME CAN BREAK.
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE OCCUPANT.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT MODULE BOLTS.

Fuel system, gasolineJan 16, 1996

Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap

Recall 96V002000265,000 vehicles

Problem: A STATIC ELECTRIC CHARGE CAN BUILD UP ON THE UNGROUNDED METAL SECTION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE.
Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A SPARK TO OCCUR WHEN FUELING THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY IGNITE THE FUEL VAPORS.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND STRAP FOR THE FUEL FILLER TUBE.

Engine and engine coolingJan 11, 1996

Engine › Gasoline

Recall 96V00600040,000 vehicles

Problem: IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY AND ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL IS NOT ADEQUATELY RETAINED.
Risk: INADEQUATE SEALING AND RETENTION OF THE PLUG CAN RESULT IN OIL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN EXPANSION PLUG AND RETAINING BRACKET OVER THE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG.

Fuel system, gasolineDec 8, 1995

Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 95V23600080,000 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE CAN ALLOW FUEL TO PASS INTO THE VAPOR CANISTER RESULTING IN THE POTENTIAL FOR FUEL LEAKAGE.
Risk: FUEL LEAKAGE INCREASES THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE WITH A FILLER TUBE THAT HAS AN ADDITIONAL ROLLOVER VALVE. THE ASSOCIATED ROLLOVER VALVE VAPOR HOSES WILL BE REROUTED.

SeatsNov 28, 1995

Seats

Recall 95V22500020,000 vehicles

Problem: THE BOLTS WHICH SECURE THE REAR BENCH SEATS TO THE SEAT RISERS MAY BE EMBRITTLED AND FRACTURE.
Risk: IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT, THE BOLT MAY FAIL AND CAN CAUSE THE SEAT TO BREAK AWAY FROM THE SEAT RISERS, WHICH INCREASES THE POTENTIALOF INJURY TO ITS OCCUPANTS.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BENCH SEAT TO RISER BOLTS.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline; Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys	116	0	23	0	94,500 mi
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Manual transmission	110	0	2	0	82,707 mi
Electrical systemHorn; Wiring › Interior/under dash	108	1	8	2	60,000 mi
Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly; Delivery › Fuel pump	103	0	3	0	141,000 mi
Air bagsFrontal; Frontal › Sensor/control module	92	2	0	2	123,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components	61	2	2	1	120,000 mi
VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer; Power window devices and controls	56	1	0	0	61,000 mi
StructureBody › Door; Body	50	0	0	0	94,500 mi
Vehicle speed controlCruise control; Accelerator pedal	37	0	0	0	54,000 mi
SteeringHydraulic power assist system; Steering wheel/handle bar	31	2	0	1	—
EquipmentAppliance › Air conditioner; Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.	28	0	0	0	104,500 mi
SuspensionFront › Macpherson strut; Front	24	0	0	0	81,000 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Service brakes
AFFECTED COMPONENT: BODY CONTROL MODULE THE BCM CONTROLS THE FOLLOWING: WIPERS, FUEL PUMP, VEHICLE POWER AND MUCH MORE. DURING A RAINY DAY IN OREGON CIRY OREGON, THE BCM FAILED. THE CAR WAS MOVING INTO A PARKING LOT AT LESS THAN 20 MPH. IN THE PARKING LOT WAS A POLICE VEHICLE. WHEN THE BCM FAILED, THE VEHICLE LOST FUEL PRESSURE AND THEREFORE ENGINE POWER THEN POWER BRAKING, POWER STEERING AND THE WIPER CONTROL WENT ERRADIC. I MANAGED TO GET THE VEHICLE STOPPED, NARROWLY MISSING THE POLICE VEHICLE. I HAD NO POWER BRAKES, NO POWER STEERING, AND THE WIPERS STOPPED. THE BCM WAS TO BLAME. HAD THIS OCCURRED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, I DON'T LIKE TO THINK WHAT MAY HAVE HAPPENED!!!
Dec 17, 2016 · 205,000 miles
Fuel/propulsion system
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED (AROUND 65 MILES) MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUTDOWN WITHOUT WARNING DUE TO FUEL PUMP. I HAVEN'T FIXED YET. AND IT HAS A ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS TOO. *TR
Oct 15, 2014 · 180,000 miles
Engine
ENGINE WOULD START AND RUN A FEW SECONDS AND THEN GO DEAD. ENGINE WOULD RESTART AND RUN VERY ROUGH FOR A FEW SECONDS AND CONTINUE TO GO DEAD. EVENTUALLY ENGINE WOULD NOT START. CHECKED POWER AT COIL AND THERE WOULD BE POWER FOR A SECOND WHEN SWITCH WAS TURNED ON AND THEN AUTO SHUTDOWN RELAY CLICKS AND POWER IS LOST TO COIL. REPLACED CRANK SENSOR AND PUT A COMPUTER FROM SAME MODEL VAN IN AND STILL WILL NOT START. NO CODES ON SCAN TOOL. THERE IS FUEL PRESSURE ON THE FUEL RAIL. *TR
May 8, 2014 · 170,000 miles
Fuel system, gasolineFire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE APPROXIMATELY 1 MPH HE SMELLED AN ODOR OF GASOLINE AND THE VEHICLE ENGULFED INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE BEGAN UNDERNEATH THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN INSURANCE LOT. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 160,000. UPDATED 01/14/11*LJ
Nov 22, 2010 · 160,000 miles
Structure
RUSTED STRUT TOWERS ON 1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER FRONT STRUT POPPED THROUGH ALMOST CRASHED OTHER COMPLAINT NUMBER FOUND ON INTERNET PROBABLY A LOT MORE 10090457. *TR
Mar 12, 2007 · 100,000 miles
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAS EXPERIENCED COMPUTERIZED ANTILOCK BRAKE FAILURE SEVERAL TIMES. HE REPLACED THE COMPUTERIZED ANTILOCK BRAKES THREE TIMES. RECENTLY, IN DECEMBER OF 2007, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. THERE WAS NO BRAKING POWER, BUT HE WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE DEALER ESTIMATED THAT THE REPAIR WOULD COST $4,000. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 78,000.
Sep 1, 2006 · 78,000 miles
Fuel system, gasolineFire
1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER HAD AN ENGINE FIRE DUE TO A LEAKING FUEL RAIL - INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE RAIL WAS UNDER AN OPEN RECALL THAT WAS NEVER FIXED AND I NEVER RECEIVED NOTICE OF IT. *TR
Jul 9, 2009 · 148,000 miles
Seats
1. PURCHASED USED 1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER IN 2006. 2. OVER 3 MONTH PERIOD IN 2006-7, DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BACK WELDS BEGAN TO BREAK AS SEAT BACK WAS ADJUSTED FOR NORMAL DRIVING. DRIVERS WEIGHT WAS UNDER 200 LB. SEAT NOT RECLINED OR EXCESSIVE WEIGHT PLACED ON BACK. ALL WELDS FINALLY BROKE. 3. USED NYLON STRAP TO HOLD UP SEAT BACK UNTIL FRAME COULD BE REWELDED. OBSERVATION - RIGHT FRONT SEAT HAD BEEN REPAIRED IN SIMILAR FASHION BEFORE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THIS WAS NOT REVEALED AT TIME OF SALE. POTENTIAL INJURY/DEATH IF IN ACCIDENT OR IF SEAT HAD FAILED IN CRITICAL DRIVING SITUATION. *TR
Feb 1, 2007 · 130,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

AIR BAG CLOCKSPRINGClosedLed to recall 02V293000
There is no summary currently available
EA01007 · opened Feb 21, 2001 · closed Nov 22, 2002
AIR BAG CLOCKSPRINGClosedLed to recall 02V293000
There is no summary currently available
PE00032 · opened Aug 8, 2000 · closed Feb 21, 2001
DC MINIVAN FUEL INJECTOR RAIL LEAKClosedLed to recall 00V268000
There is no summary currently available
RQ00008 · opened Mar 9, 2000 · closed Mar 18, 2002
POST COLLISION FUEL SYSTEMClosed
EA99013 · opened Jun 11, 1999 · closed Aug 10, 2001
POST-COLLISION FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITYClosed
There is no summary currently available
PE99010 · opened Feb 3, 1999 · closed Jun 11, 1999
FUEL TANK LEAKSClosed
THIS ENGINEERING ANALYSIS WAS OPENED ON JANUARY 31, 1997 BASED ON INFORMATION GATHERED DURING PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE), PE96-051. THE PE WAS OPENED ON AUGUST 19, 1996, TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE AREA WHERE THE FUEL PUMP/SENDING UNIT JOINS THE FUEL TANK.FOR BREVIDY, THIS AREA WILL BE REFERRED TO AS THE PUMP/TANK INTERFACE.THESE ALLEGATIONS WERE FIRST RECEIVED BY ODI ON AUGUST 2, 1996 WHILE INVESTIGATING ALLEGATIONS OF CHRYSLER MINIVAN THROTTLE SHAFT HAND-UP, AND UNCONTROLLED ENGINE SPEED, IN PE96-036.WHILE DISCUSSING THAT ISSUE WITH A FLEET, IT WAS ALLEGED THAT AT LEAST 10(OUT OF 40) 1996 EARLY PRODUCTION CHRYSLER MINIVANS LEAKED FUEL FROM THE PUMP/TANK INTERFACE.ANALYSIS OF THE COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY DATA INDICATE FUEL TANK LEAKAGE INCIDENTS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES PREDOMINATLY AFFECTED EARLY PRODUCTION VEHICLES.THE DATA INVOLVING CONFIRMED INCIDENTS OF…
EA97002 · opened Jan 31, 1997 · closed Feb 10, 1998
INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT BELT LOCKUPClosedLed to recall 97I001000
THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.CHRYSLER CORPORATION HAS SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT IDENTIFYING A SAFETY DEFECT AND OUTLINING THE PROPOSED REMEDY.RECALL NUMBER 98V-185 HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO THIS SAFETY RECALL.
EA97003 · opened Jan 31, 1997 · closed Aug 19, 1998
INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT BELT LOCKUPClosed
ODI CONTINUES TO RECEIVE COMPLAINTS ALLEGING LATCHING/RETRACTOR MECHANISM PROBLEMS.CHRYSLER'S ASSESSMENT OF THE PROBLEM INDICATES THAT OWNERS OF THE VEHICLES ARE NOT ADHERING TO THE CLEANING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SEAT.THE SEAT APPEARS TO MALFUNCTION IF CRUMBS OF FOOD OR BEVERAGE RESIDUE ACCUMULATES ON THE LATCHING TONGUE IN THEWELL LOCATED BETWEEN THE CHILD'S LEGS.ODI HAS 19 COMPLAINTS OF RETRACT LOCKUP.SEVEN OF THESE COMPLAINTS REPORT CUTTING THE STRAPS TO REMOVE THE CHILD.TWO OF THE SEVEN CONSUMERS ALLEGE THE CHILD WAS CHOKING.CHRYSLER REPORTS 60 OWNER/FIELD REPORTS WHICH INDICATED 19 HARNESSES WERE CUT TO REMOVE THE CHILDREN.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO FULLY ASSESS THE SAFETY CONSEQUENCE OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT AND TO EVALUATE THE CHRYSLER CORPORATION'S RATIONAL FOR NOT CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN.
SQ96016 · opened Sep 18, 1996 · closed Feb 4, 1997
FUEL LEAKS FROM THE GAS TANKClosedLed to recall 99V216000
ANALYSIS TO DATE INDICATES THAT SOME OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLESCONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE FUEL LEAKS FROM THE FUEL TANK AT THE SENDING UNIT INTERFACE.MOST OFTEN THE LEAK INVOLVES THE O-RING SEAL.
PE96051 · opened Aug 19, 1996 · closed Jan 31, 1997
SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATIONClosed
There is no summary currently available
PE96008 · opened Jan 25, 1996 · closed Jun 28, 1996
FUEL LEAKEAGE FROM ROLLOVER VALVEClosedLed to recall 95V236000
There is no summary currently available
PE95053 · opened Oct 25, 1995 · closed Dec 22, 1995