1996 Plymouth Voyager Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

9 safety recalls on file

The 1996 Plymouth Voyager has 9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 756 complaints with NHTSA, including 35 crashes, 30 fires, 35 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (160 reports).

9Recalls
756Owner complaints
35Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Voyager?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1996 Plymouth Voyager recalls

Air Bags:Frontal

Recall 02V293Nov 7, 20021,500,521 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System

Recall 00V268Sep 13, 20001,163,000 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Recall 99V216Aug 9, 1999635,469 vehicles affected

Child Seat

Recall 98V185Aug 6, 1998157,000 vehicles affected

Seat Belts:Integrated Child Seat

Recall 96V136Jul 18, 1996200 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap

Recall 96V002Jan 16, 1996265,000 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline

Recall 96V006Jan 11, 199640,000 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Recall 95V236Dec 8, 199580,000 vehicles affected

Seats

Recall 95V225Nov 28, 199520,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1996 Plymouth Voyager problems

Problem areas named in the 756 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling160
Air Bags137
Electrical System122
Fuel System, Gasoline103
Power Train93
Visibility83
Service Brakes, Hydraulic69
Vehicle Speed Control49
Structure43
Equipment36

What owners report

2017-02-02, Air Bags
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.
2015-07-14, Power Train
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
2012-12-28, Engine
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.
2010-10-28, Fuel System, Gasoline
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.
2009-06-01, Visibility
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

1996 Plymouth Voyager questions

Does the 1996 Plymouth Voyager have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 1996 Plymouth Voyager: Air Bags:Frontal; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump; Child Seat; Seat Belts:Integrated Child Seat. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Plymouth Voyager?

Based on 756 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (160), Air Bags (137), Electrical System (122).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Plymouth Voyager has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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