Model year record

1996 PLYMOUTH Voyager

9 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,111 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
Air bags97131,778 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline7189,450 mi
Power train: automatic transmission6675,230 mi
Electrical system: horn48100,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly48
Vehicle speed control4375,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer43100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine3890,000 mi
Air bags: frontal3376,624 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip32
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2750,000 mi
Structure: body: door27
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2663,320 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump18
Child seat17
Electrical system16100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1468,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1455,000 mi
Seat belts: integrated child seat13
Unknown or other13
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1225 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap12
Electrical system: ignition11
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1033,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery9
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash9
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch9
Seats9100,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood866,000 mi
Power train857,382 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar8
Suspension: front8106,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights7108,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components7
Electrical system: ignition: module689,450 mi
Electrical system: wiring616,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling670,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan6110,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings6100,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system6
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module564,171 mi
Child seat: tether: strap/webbing5
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly5140,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline5
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor519,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments5
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.4
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch4
Power train: manual transmission4
Seat belts: front: webbing4
Service brakes, hydraulic468,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc4
Steering468,000 mi
Structure: body4
Suspension: front: macpherson strut4120,000 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber4116,250 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear4
Visibility: power window devices and controls4
Visibility: windshield4
Child seat: harness buckle: infant3
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator3
Electrical system: ignition: switch3
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system3103,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system3
Interior lighting3
Parking brake: conventional3
Seat belts: front: retractor3
Seats: front assembly: head restraint3
Seats: front assembly: recliner3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum3
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump352,046 mi
Steering: rack and pinion3
Suspension319,000 mi
Suspension: rear3
Tires3
Vehicle speed control: linkages3
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system363,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring3
Wheels3
Air bags: side/window2
Child seat: harness retainer/chest clip2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings2
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting2
Fuel system, other2101,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly225 mi
Power train: axle assembly294,785 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device2
Structure2152,000 mi
Structure: body: hood2
Structure: frame and members2125,000 mi
Tires: sidewall2118,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2
Visibility263,320 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor2
Electrical system: starter assembly175,230 mi
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Engine195,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Equipment1116,250 mi
Equipment: electrical1
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer119,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices1
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices1125,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings119,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1
Parking brake1
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical1
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Power train: manual transmission: shift pattern indicator1
Seat belts: front1100,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seats: mid/rear assembly1
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1144,000 mi
Steering: column163,320 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment1
Structure: body: tailgate1
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1
Tires: tread/belt1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1131,778 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages1
Wheels: hub1

The 1995 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1997 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

DP96014DEFECTIVE AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

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.