1996 Plymouth Voyager

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1996 Plymouth 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
756
Recalls
15

Campaigns on file for 1996

Investigations
14

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

20% of complaints

Complaints per year

1980: 1 complaint 1980 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 22 complaints 1985: 31 complaints 1985 1986: 53 complaints 1987: 85 complaints 1988: 96 complaints 1988 1989: 169 complaints 1990: 234 complaints 1991: 531 complaints 1991 1992: 710 complaints 1993: 623 complaints 1994: 541 complaints 1995: 337 complaints 1996: 756 complaints 1996 756 1997: 346 complaints 1998: 323 complaints 1999: 273 complaints 2000: 168 complaints 2000
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 22 complaints 1984 1985: 31 complaints 1986: 53 complaints 1986 1987: 85 complaints 1988: 96 complaints 1988 1989: 169 complaints 1990: 234 complaints 1990 1991: 531 complaints 1992: 710 complaints 1992 1993: 623 complaints 1994: 541 complaints 1994 1995: 337 complaints 1996: 756 complaints 1996 756 1997: 346 complaints 1998: 323 complaints 1998 1999: 273 complaints 2000: 168 complaints 2000
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1983: 4 complaints 1983 1984: 22 complaints 1984 1985: 31 complaints 1985 1986: 53 complaints 1986 1987: 85 complaints 1987 1988: 96 complaints 1988 1989: 169 complaints 1989 1990: 234 complaints 1990 1991: 531 complaints 1991 1992: 710 complaints 1992 1993: 623 complaints 1993 1994: 541 complaints 1994 1995: 337 complaints 1995 1996: 756 complaints 1996 756 1997: 346 complaints 1997 1998: 323 complaints 1998 1999: 273 complaints 1999 2000: 168 complaints 2000

1996: 756 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19801
19834
198422
198531
198653
198785
198896
1989169
1990234
1991531
1992710
1993623
1994541
1995337
1996756
1997346
1998323
1999273
2000168

Known problem areas

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

Engine and engine cooling

20% · 149 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-07-14

Also filed under Power train

Air bags

18% · 134 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURY
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Consumer stated when he stopped at a red light, without warning both front air bags deployed. As a result, consumer hit another motorist. Dealer has been notified. Please provide any additional information.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-13

The consumer had an accident on nov. 16, 95 and the drivers airbag didn't deploy. Please describe. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-12-14

Electrical system

16% · 121 reports

Most commonly citing horn and ignition.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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The design of the lamp assembly allows arcing to occur between the bulb holder and the reflector assembly. Arcing caused problem in the electrical contacts, melted and charred the plastic reflector assembly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-16

Fuel system, gasoline

13% · 101 reports

Most commonly citing tank assembly and fuel pump.

FIREINJURY

Power train

12% · 91 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASHDEATH

Safety timeline

15 recalls · 14 investigations · oldest first

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    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…

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    1995-10-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-12-22 Fuel leakeage from rollover valve
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    1996Complaint volume 756 complaints filed for this model year.
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    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.

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    1996-01-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-06-28 Safety blt latch operation
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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    1996-05-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-10-15 Sliding door latch failure
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    1996-08-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-01-31 Fuel leaks from the gas tank
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    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.

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    1996-09-18SQClosed 1997-02-04 Integrated child seat belt lockup
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    1996-10-15Engineering analysisClosed 1998-07-30 Sliding door latch failure
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    1996-11-14Defect petitionOpen Defective air bag crash sensor
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    1997-01-31Engineering analysisClosed 1998-02-10 Fuel tank leaks
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    1997-01-31Engineering analysisClosed 1998-08-19 Integrated child seat belt lockup
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    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…

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    1999-02-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-06-11 Post-collision fuel system integrity
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    1999-06-11Engineering analysisClosed 2001-08-10 Post collision fuel system
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    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.

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    2000-03-09Recall queryClosed 2002-03-18 Dc minivan fuel injector rail leak
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    2000-08-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2001-02-21 Air bag clockspring
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    2001-02-21Engineering analysisClosed 2002-11-22 Air bag clockspring
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    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…

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    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…

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    2006-03-20Service brakes, hydraulic06E022000 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…

    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…

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    2010-08-13Equipment10E034000 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…

    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.

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    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.

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    Date not on fileFuel system, gasoline03E053000 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...

    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.

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    Date not on fileEquipment03E045000 Aftermarket replacement fuel filters manufactured between September 17, 2002, and January 20, 2003, sold under the brand names listed above.

    Remedy: Aftermarket replacement fuel filters for 1995-2000 short wheelbase Chrysler town & country, Plymouth Voyager and Dodge caravan minivans part No. 18232 and date code 0237, 0249, or 0252.

Buy-smart checklist

1996 Plymouth Voyager — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 149 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 134 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 121 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 97I001000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 03E053000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 03E045000 · Equipment
  • 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
  • Recall 06E022000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 10E034000 · Equipment

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FAQ

Is the 1996 Plymouth Voyager reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1996 Plymouth Voyager is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Plymouth Voyager?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 Plymouth Voyager have?
15 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.