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1996 Plymouth Voyager

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
756
Latest Feb 2, 2017
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
15
Latest Aug 10, 2010
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
14
1 currently open
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
65
35 injuries, 1 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 756 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1996 Plymouth Voyager, most frequently naming the engine, airbags and electrical categories. 15 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 14 NHTSA investigations name it; and 142 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

15 campaigns cover this model year

View all 15

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
10E034000

EQUIPMENT

Aug 10, 2010
6,686 units potentially affected
The defect: CURT MFG IS RECALLING CERTAIN CLASS 3 RECEIVER HITCHES, P/N 13347, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON 1997-2007 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VANS, 1996-2007 DODGE CARAVANS, AND 1996-2004 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VANS. WHEN THE HITCH IS LOADED TO THE MAXIMUM RATING, THE HITCH MAY FRACTURE OR BREAK AT THE BEND LOCATION WHERE THE MAIN BODY OF THE HITCH MEETS THE HITCH MUFFLER STRAP.
The risk: IF THE AREA IN QUESTION FRACTURES OR BREAKS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN UNSTABLE DRIVING CONDITION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
The remedy: CURT MFG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND WILL REPLACE THE HITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CURT MFG AT 1-715-831-8713.
CURT MFG. INC.View on NHTSA.gov
06E022000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Mar 13, 2006
7,440 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.
The risk: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy: AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.
BRAKE PARTS, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
03E053000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Oct 24, 2003
68,563 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, MODELS WIX FILTER PART NUMBERS 33576, 33577, 33734; NAPA FILTER PART NUMBERS 3576, 3577, 3734; AND CARQUEST FILTER PART NUMBERS 86576, 86577, 86734 USED ON 1996-2000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, DODGE CARAVAN, AND PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VEHICLES, CAN CAUSE THE FUEL LINES TO LEAK.
The risk: A POSSIBLE FIRE CAN OCCUR IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.
The remedy: WIX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. NOTE: THIS DOES NOT INVOLVE ANY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP. NOR ANY DAILMERCHRYSLER DEALERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WIX AT 704-864-6711.
WIX FILTERATION PRODUCTS DIVISIONView on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

DP96014OpenDefect Petition

DEFECTIVE AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR

Opened Nov 14, 1996

CFAS SENT A FOLLOW-UP LETTER ON DECEMBER 12, 1996, TO CHANGE THE INTENT OF THE PETITION TO AIRBAG AGGRESSIVITY AND DEPLOYMENT VARIABILITY.NHTSA RECEIVED THE LETTER ON 12/12/96; ACCORDINGLY, THE PETITION DUE DAY WAS CHANGED TO APRIL 12, 1997.CFAS PETITIONED THE AGENCY TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE AIRBAG CRASH SENSOR AND/OR DEPLOYMENT SYSTEMS FOR THE 1991-92 CHEVROLET CORSICA/BERETTA, 1990-92 FORD TAURUS, AND 1994-96 CHRYSLER MINIVANS ARE DEFECTIVE.CFAS ALLEGE THAT INFORMATION ON LOW SPEED CRASHES HERE OCCUPANTS HAVE SUFFERED FATAL INJURIES SUGGESTS [THAT THE ABOVE VEHICLES] HAVE DEFECTIVE AIRBAG CRASH SENSOR AND/OR DEPLOYMENT SYSTEMS.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
EA01007ClosedEngineering Analysis

AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING

Opened Feb 21, 2001
Closed Nov 22, 2002

There is no summary currently available

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMLed to recall 02V293000
PE00032ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING

Opened Aug 8, 2000
Closed Feb 21, 2001

There is no summary currently available

AIR BAGSLed to recall 02V293000
RQ00008ClosedRecall Query

DC MINIVAN FUEL INJECTOR RAIL LEAK

Opened Mar 9, 2000
Closed Mar 18, 2002

There is no summary currently available

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGESLed to recall 00V268000

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 756
AirbagsSteering
Filed Feb 2, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING AND THE CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN FAILED TO FUNCTION. IN ADDITION, WHEN MAKING A TURN, THERE WAS A FLAPPING NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL THAT CAUSED THE CLOCK SPRING TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.

NHTSA ID
10949081
Incident
Oct 10, 2016
Mileage
109,000 mi
EnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Jul 14, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SNAPPING NOISE HEARD FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO DRIVE; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD. WHEN THE SHIFTER WAS PLACED IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY MOVE BACKWARDS BUT NOT FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER FOR AN ESTIMATE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE OVER THE PHONE AND WOULD NEED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE THE EXACT CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000. MA 09/22/15 THE CONSUMER ALSO EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE RADIATOR AND FAN RELAY. UPDATED 09/24/15*JB

NHTSA ID
10734021
Incident
Jun 3, 2013
Mileage
170,000 mi
Engine
Filed Dec 28, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE OIL LEAKED EXCESSIVELY FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH REQUIRED OIL TO BE ADDED TO THE RESERVOIR EVERY FOUR DAYS. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 96V006000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, WHICH WAS EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.

NHTSA ID
10490325
Incident
Jan 5, 2011
Mileage
95,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Oct 28, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, HE SMELLED A FUEL ODOR. THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL LEAK FROM THE REAR OF THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 92,000.

NHTSA ID
10362782
Incident
Oct 25, 2010
Mileage
92,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Jun 1, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE PLYMOUTH VOYAGEER WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS OPERATED WITHOUT BEING ACTIVATED. MOMENTS LATER, THE WIPERS WOULD SHUT OFF ON THEIR OWN. IN COLD TEMPERATURES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD BECOME STUCK TO THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS 165,200. UPDATED 06/23/09. *LJ UPDATED 06/23/09.*JB

NHTSA ID
10272529
Incident
Jan 10, 2009
Mileage
165,200 mi
Engine
Filed Dec 10, 2008
Crash reported

MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING HIS 1996 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VAN WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED RACING. HE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, AND WHEN HE TRIED TO STOP THE VAN, THE BRAKES COULD NOT STOP IT, AND IT HIT A CAR IN FRONT OF IT. HE PUT IT INTO REVERSE, AND IT KEPT GOING FORWARD AND HIT THE CAR HARDER. HE TOOK THE VAN TO A MECHANIC WHO RAN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON IT, AND THEY COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *TR

NHTSA ID
10251285
Incident
Dec 3, 2008
Mileage
128,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Dec 10, 2008
Fire reported

WE HAD A 1996 PLYMOUTH MINIVAN THAT HAS BEEN GIVING US PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRICAL AND ENGINE. IT WOULDN'T SHIFT, THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD STICK, THE BATTERY WOULD BE DRAINED EVEN THOUGH NOTHING WAS LEFT ON. ON TUESDAY, DEC. 9TH 2008 WE MOVED OUR VAN TO CLEAR OUR DRIVEWAY OF SNOW. WITHIN 10 MINUTES IT STARTED ON FIRE IN THE DASH. SOMEWHERE NEAR OR IN THE GLOVE BOX. THE VAN IS A TOTAL LOSS DUE TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAVING TO USE HIGH PRESSURE WATER,FIRE EXTINGUISHER, CUTTING WIRES AND FIRE/SMOKE DAMAGE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10251271
Incident
Dec 9, 2008
ElectricalEngineOther / unspecified+3 more
Filed Aug 7, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER. SINCE NOVEMBER OF 2003, THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE DIFFERENT TIMES. AFTER PURCHASING A BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION, IT FAILED AGAIN THE VERY SAME DAY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THE CONTACT HAS HAD THE TOP HALF OF THE ENGINE REBUILT. THE VEHICLE IS STUCK IN DRIVE AND WILL NOT HOLD FLUID. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATE WITHOUT A POWER SURGE IN THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE REAR BOLTS KEEP COMING OUT OF THE SHOCKS. THE CONTACT HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO HAVE THE BOLTS TIGHTENED THREE OR FOUR TIMES. THE ENGINE IS TICKING AND SMOKING. THE SERPENTINE BELT SLIPS OFF IF IT GETS EVEN SLIGHTLY WET FROM SNOW OR RAIN. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SPORADICALLY FLASHES ON AND OFF OR CONSTANTLY REMAINS ILLUMINATED. THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS COMPLETELY SERVICED; HOWEVER, IT CANNOT BE USED BECAUSE OF THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 155,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,250. UPDATE 09/10/08 *CW UPDATED 09/15/08. *JB

NHTSA ID
10237372
Incident
Nov 21, 2003
Mileage
116,250 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

08-049-20

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.

3100519

STRUCTURE

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

31-006-19

STRUCTURE

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

3100619

EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

31-003-19

EQUIPMENT

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

3100319

STRUCTURE

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Plymouth Voyager by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
20001688363.6
199927310664.6
199832311763.6
199734611763.8
1996Viewing756151463.4
19953364664.9
19945295865.6
1993615101263.8
1992701111461.9
1991520101461.6
19902266664.9
198916551069.0
1988915866.5
1987843870.0
1986534867.9
1985316970.2
1984226873.9
1983410—
1980100—
1979000—
1978110—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.