1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Complaints
1,326
Recalls
11

Campaigns on file for 1996

Investigations
11

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

8% of complaints

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1986: 1 complaint 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 8 complaints 1989: 15 complaints 1990: 42 complaints 1990 1991: 164 complaints 1992: 244 complaints 1993: 254 complaints 1993 1994: 198 complaints 1995: 80 complaints 1996: 1,326 complaints 1996 1,326 1997: 261 complaints 1998: 283 complaints 1999: 213 complaints 1999 2000: 110 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2002: 4 complaints 2002
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 8 complaints 1988 1989: 15 complaints 1990: 42 complaints 1990 1991: 164 complaints 1992: 244 complaints 1992 1993: 254 complaints 1994: 198 complaints 1994 1995: 80 complaints 1996: 1,326 complaints 1996 1,326 1997: 261 complaints 1998: 283 complaints 1998 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 110 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2002: 4 complaints 2002
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 8 complaints 1988 1989: 15 complaints 1989 1990: 42 complaints 1990 1991: 164 complaints 1991 1992: 244 complaints 1992 1993: 254 complaints 1993 1994: 198 complaints 1994 1995: 80 complaints 1995 1996: 1,326 complaints 1996 1,326 1997: 261 complaints 1997 1998: 283 complaints 1998 1999: 213 complaints 1999 2000: 110 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 4 complaints 2002

1996: 1,326 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19841
19851
19861
19872
19888
198915
199042
1991164
1992244
1993254
1994198
199580
19961,326
1997261
1998283
1999213
2000110
20012
20024

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

8% · 107 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

FIRE

Engine and engine cooling

8% · 103 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and belts and associated pulleys.

FIRE
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Vehicle caught on fire while parked in a parking lot. Upon exiting the vehicle consumer noticed smoke, then flames coming from the engine compartment. Fire department was called, and they extinguished the fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-09-13

Electrical system

8% · 102 reports

Most commonly citing horn and interior/under dash.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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While driving car intermittently stalled, once resulting in an accident, when stalling occurs all operations are non-functional, including the brakes.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-11-15

Fuel system, gasoline

8% · 100 reports

Most commonly citing tank assembly and fuel injection system.

FIRE

Air bags

7% · 90 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURY
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I got in an accident going 60 MPH and the air bags did not deploy! If I would not have turned the wheel left when I did and hit the other vehicle dead on I would have been seriously injured due to the air bags not deploying.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-09

Safety timeline

11 recalls · 11 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1995-09-25Seat belts95I004000 No summary on file.

    Remedy: Chrysler dealers will replace both child seat assemblies with revised seats containing retractor improvements. The revised seats will also increase child comfort by incorporating protective seat…

  2. I
    1995-10-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-12-22 Fuel leakeage from rollover valve
  3. ▮
    1996Complaint volume 1,326 complaints filed for this model year.
  4. R
    1996-01-02Fuel system, gasoline95V236000 The fuel tank rollover valve can allow fuel to pass into the vapor canister resulting in the potential for fuel leakage.

    Remedy: 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.

  5. I
    1996-01-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-06-28 Safety blt latch operation
  6. R
    1996-02-12Seats95V225000 The bolts which secure the rear bench seats to the seat risers may be embrittled and fracture.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear bench seat to riser bolts.

  7. R
    1996-02-16Fuel system, gasoline96V002000 A static electric charge can build up on the ungrounded metal section of the fuel filler tube.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a ground strap for the fuel filler tube.

  8. R
    1996-04-22Engine and engine cooling96V006000 In certain vehicles, the engine cylinder head oil galley plug does not seal properly and engine cylinder head oil is not adequately retained.

    Remedy: Dealers will install an expansion plug and retaining bracket over the cylinder head oil galley plug.

  9. I
    1996-08-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-01-31 Fuel leaks from the gas tank
  10. R
    1996-08-27Seat belts96V136000 The bolts which secure the integrated child seat modules to the seat frame can break.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated child seat module bolts.

  11. I
    1996-09-18SQClosed 1997-02-04 Integrated child seat belt lockup
  12. I
    1997-01-31Engineering analysisClosed 1998-02-10 Fuel tank leaks
  13. I
    1997-01-31Engineering analysisClosed 1998-08-19 Integrated child seat belt lockup
  14. R
    1998-11-30Child seat98V185000 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…

    Remedy: 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…

  15. I
    1999-02-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-06-11 Post-collision fuel system integrity
  16. I
    1999-06-11Engineering analysisClosed 2001-08-10 Post collision fuel system
  17. R
    2000-01-09Fuel system, gasoline99V216000 Vehicle description: minivans. Fuel can leak from the fuel tank at the interface of the fuel pump module attachment.

    Remedy: 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.

  18. I
    2000-03-09Recall queryClosed 2002-03-18 Dc minivan fuel injector rail leak
  19. I
    2000-08-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2001-02-21 Air bag clockspring
  20. I
    2001-02-21Engineering analysisClosed 2002-11-22 Air bag clockspring
  21. R
    2002-01-25Fuel system, gasoline00V268000 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…

    Remedy: 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…

  22. R
    2002-11-18Air bags02V293000 On certain mini vans, the clockspring assembly may have been wound incorrectly during the vehicle assembly process.

    Remedy: 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…

  23. R
    Date not on fileSeat belts97I001000 Vehicle description: multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with integral child seats. This is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency.

    Remedy: Owners are being provided with a video tape and 2 harness clips. The video tape instructs owners on the proper use and maintenance of the child seats.

Buy-smart checklist

1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 107 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 103 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 102 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 97I001000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 95I004000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 95V236000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 95V225000 · Seats
  • Recall 96V002000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 96V006000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 96V136000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 98V185000 · Child seat
  • Recall 99V216000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 00V268000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 02V293000 · Air bags

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FAQ

Is the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 8% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager have?
11 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-08-10 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.