Model year record

1996 PLYMOUTH Grand Voyager

9 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 922 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V293000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,500,521
Reported to NHTSA
2002-11-07
Owners notified
2002-11-18

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN WOUND INCORRECTLY DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V268000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,163,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-09-13
Owners notified
2002-01-25

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer 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 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V216000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
635,469
Reported to NHTSA
1999-08-09
Owners notified
2000-01-09

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK AT THE INTERFACE OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ATTACHMENT.

Safety risk

IF A FUEL LEAK OCCURS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V185000

Child seat

Component
Child seat
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
157,000
Reported to NHTSA
1998-08-06
Owners notified
1998-11-30

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS CAN CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN RELEASING A CHILD FROM THE RESTRAINT.

Manufacturer 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 OPERATOR IN THE EVENT THAT THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM CAN NOT BE UNLOCKED. IN ADDITION, AN INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER'S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT CARD WILL BE PROVIDED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V136000

Seat belts: integrated child seat

Component
Seat belts: integrated child seat
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
200
Reported to NHTSA
1996-07-18
Owners notified
1996-08-27

Defect description

THE BOLTS WHICH SECURE THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT MODULES TO THE SEAT FRAME CAN BREAK.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT MODULE BOLTS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V002000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
265,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-01-16
Owners notified
1996-02-16

Defect description

A STATIC ELECTRIC CHARGE CAN BUILD UP ON THE UNGROUNDED METAL SECTION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A SPARK TO OCCUR WHEN FUELING THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY IGNITE THE FUEL VAPORS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND STRAP FOR THE FUEL FILLER TUBE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V006000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
40,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-01-11
Owners notified
1996-04-22

Defect description

IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY AND ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL IS NOT ADEQUATELY RETAINED.

Safety risk

INADEQUATE SEALING AND RETENTION OF THE PLUG CAN RESULT IN OIL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN EXPANSION PLUG AND RETAINING BRACKET OVER THE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V236000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
80,000
Reported to NHTSA
1995-12-08
Owners notified
1996-01-02

Defect description

THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE CAN ALLOW FUEL TO PASS INTO THE VAPOR CANISTER RESULTING IN THE POTENTIAL FOR FUEL LEAKAGE.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE INCREASES THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V225000

Seats

Component
Seats
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
20,000
Reported to NHTSA
1995-11-28
Owners notified
1996-02-12

Defect description

THE BOLTS WHICH SECURE THE REAR BENCH SEATS TO THE SEAT RISERS MAY BE EMBRITTLED AND FRACTURE.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BENCH SEAT TO RISER BOLTS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission8089,000 mi
Air bags76117,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly60
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline5557,000 mi
Electrical system: horn4354,000 mi
Structure: body: door3289,000 mi
Vehicle speed control32
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer30
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2778,000 mi
Electrical system1979,255 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1989,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1830,968 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1713,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1560,000 mi
Unknown or other15600 mi
Child seat14
Air bags: frontal1392,300 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1385,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump11
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1160,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components11
Steering: hydraulic power assist system11
Power train1072,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system9
Electrical system: ignition7
Engine and engine cooling7108,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch7
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar7
Suspension: front: macpherson strut782,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls7600 mi
Fuel system, gasoline6142,000 mi
Steering6600 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor668,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring5
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers5
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control5
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.5
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery5
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap58,000 mi
Seat belts: integrated child seat5
Structure: body5
Suspension: front580,000 mi
Tires5
Electrical system: ignition: module4
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood4
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan4
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly4
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines4
Power train: manual transmission4
Seats: front assembly: recliner4
Service brakes, hydraulic450,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder4
Structure4100,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control454,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring4
Child seat: tether: strap/webbing3
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery3
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift3
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings3
Seat belts: front: anchorage3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads3
Steering: rack and pinion354,000 mi
Structure: frame and members360,000 mi
Suspension354,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar3
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system3
Visibility: windshield3
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module2135,000 mi
Child seat: retractor2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2
Fuel/propulsion system2180,000 mi
Interior lighting2
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock230,968 mi
Parking brake2
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)2
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter276,415 mi
Power train: axle assembly2102,771 mi
Seats2130,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum2
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core2
Air bags: side/window1
Child seat: harness buckle: infant1
Child seat: harness retainer/chest clip1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Engine1170,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1126,819 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Equipment: electrical1120,000 mi
Exterior lighting1
Exterior lighting: headlights120,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices178,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail1137,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1
Fuel system, other: storage1
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly1
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
Power train: driveline: differential unit172,000 mi
Power train: driveline: universal joint1
Seat belts1
Seat belts: front1157,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seat belts: rear/other1
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1130,000 mi
Service brakes1205,000 mi
Service brakes, air: drum: drum1
Service brakes, air: drum: shoes/linings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1141,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments1
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments1
Structure: body: tailgate1150,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm1
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing150,000 mi
Suspension: rear1
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly1
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Visibility/wiper1205,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1

The 1995 model has 10 times as many complaints as this one. The 1997 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.