Recalls (9)
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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DAIMLERCHRYSLER/AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING
Air bags · frontal
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN WOUND INCORRECTLY DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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.
Repair progress not yet reported1,500,521 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 02V293000
Listed for 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager. Not checked against your VIN.
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL LEAKAGE
Fuel system, gasoline · fuel injection system
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
- 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.
Repair progress not yet reported1,163,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 00V268000
Listed for 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager. Not checked against your VIN.
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL PUMP
Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK AT THE INTERFACE OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ATTACHMENT.
- Consequence
- IF A FUEL LEAK OCCURS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
- 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.
Repair progress not yet reported635,469 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V216000
Listed for 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager. Not checked against your VIN.
CHRYSLER/INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS
Child seat
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- THIS CAN CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN RELEASING A CHILD FROM THE RESTRAINT.
- 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.
Repair progress not yet reported157,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 98V185000
Listed for 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager. Not checked against your VIN.
CHRYSLER/EQUIPMENT:CHILD SEAT: SEAT
Seat belts · integrated child seat
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- THE BOLTS WHICH SECURE THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT MODULES TO THE SEAT FRAME CAN BREAK.
- Consequence
- IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE OCCUPANT.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT MODULE BOLTS.
Repair progress not yet reported200 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V136000
Listed for 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager. Not checked against your VIN.
CHRYSLER/FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK
Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly · filler pipe and cap
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- A STATIC ELECTRIC CHARGE CAN BUILD UP ON THE UNGROUNDED METAL SECTION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE.
- Consequence
- THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A SPARK TO OCCUR WHEN FUELING THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY IGNITE THE FUEL VAPORS.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND STRAP FOR THE FUEL FILLER TUBE.
Repair progress not yet reported265,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V002000
Listed for 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager. Not checked against your VIN.
CHRYSLER/ENGINE
Engine and engine cooling · engine · gasoline
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY AND ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL IS NOT ADEQUATELY RETAINED.
- Consequence
- INADEQUATE SEALING AND RETENTION OF THE PLUG CAN RESULT IN OIL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN EXPANSION PLUG AND RETAINING BRACKET OVER THE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG.
Repair progress not yet reported40,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V006000
Listed for 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager. Not checked against your VIN.
FUEL: VEHICLE CRASH, CUT OFF SYSTEM (5-94)
Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE CAN ALLOW FUEL TO PASS INTO THE VAPOR CANISTER RESULTING IN THE POTENTIAL FOR FUEL LEAKAGE.
- Consequence
- FUEL LEAKAGE INCREASES THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.
- 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.
Repair progress not yet reported80,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 95V236000
Listed for 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager. Not checked against your VIN.
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT TRACKS AND ANCHORS
Seats
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- THE BOLTS WHICH SECURE THE REAR BENCH SEATS TO THE SEAT RISERS MAY BE EMBRITTLED AND FRACTURE.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BENCH SEAT TO RISER BOLTS.
Repair progress not yet reported20,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 95V225000
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Owner complaints (569)
569 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.
10involved a crash
23involved a fire
9injuries reported
1deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 569 |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 103 | 18.1% |
| Electrical system | 99 | 17.4% |
| Fuel system | 96 | 16.9% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 91 | 16% |
| Air bags | 90 | 15.8% |
| Service brakes | 57 | 10% |
| Visibility | 49 | 8.6% |
| Structure | 42 | 7.4% |
| Vehicle speed control | 37 | 6.5% |
| Steering | 30 | 5.3% |
How 1996 compares with other Grand Voyager years
Best and worst Grand Voyager years →1992244
1993254
1994198
199580
1996569
1997261
1998276
1999208
2000110
20012
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 244 | 6 |
| 1993 | 254 | 7 |
| 1994 | 198 | 4 |
| 1995 | 80 | 1 |
| 1996 | 569 | 9 |
| 1997 | 261 | 4 |
| 1998 | 276 | 4 |
| 1999 | 208 | 3 |
| 2000 | 110 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
This year (1996)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager FAQ
How many recalls does the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager have?
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns: 02V293000 (air bag), 00V268000 (fuel system), 99V216000 (fuel pump), 98V185000 (seat), 96V136000 (seat belt), 96V002000 (fuel system), 96V006000 (engine), 95V236000 (fuel system), 95V225000 (seat). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager problems?
Owners filed 569 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (103), Electrical system (99), Fuel system (96) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1996 Grand Voyager compare with other years?
Among the 1992–2001 Plymouth Grand Voyager model years at least five years old, the 2001 drew the fewest complaints (2) and the 1996 the most (569). The 1996 drew 569. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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