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1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

Elevated complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Power Train:automatic Transmission — runs 1.7× the fleet median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
569Complaints
11Recalls
10Crashes
23Fires
9Injured
1Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Power Train:automatic Transmission (14.1% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints here are 1.7× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Power Train:automatic Transmission80 · 14.1%not available
Air Bags76 · 13.4%RecalledRecall 02V293000
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly60 · 10.5%RecalledRecall 00V268000 · Recall 99V216000 · Recall 96V002000 · Recall 95V236000
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline55 · 9.7%RecalledRecall 96V006000
Electrical System:horn43 · 7.6%not available
Structure:body:door32 · 5.6%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS76 · 13.4%
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR32 · 5.6%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL32 · 5.6%
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER30 · 5.3%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP27 · 4.7%
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER19 · 3.3%

Percentages are the share of the 569 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 11 campaigns

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System

NHTSA campaign 00V268000 · 2000 · reported 09/13/2000

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 99V216000 · 1999 · reported 08/09/1999

IF A FUEL LEAK OCCURS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal

NHTSA campaign 02V293000 · 2002 · reported 11/07/2002

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seat Belts:integrated Child Seat

NHTSA campaign 95I004000 · 1995 · reported 09/25/1995

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline

NHTSA campaign 96V006000 · 1996 · reported 01/11/1996

INADEQUATE SEALING AND RETENTION OF THE PLUG CAN RESULT IN OIL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seats

NHTSA campaign 95V225000 · 1995 · reported 11/28/1995

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Child Seat

NHTSA campaign 98V185000 · 1998 · reported 08/06/1998

THIS CAN CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN RELEASING A CHILD FROM THE RESTRAINT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seat Belts:integrated Child Seat

NHTSA campaign 97I001000 · 1997 · reported 10/24/1996

THE LATCH PLATE LOCATED IN THE SEAT CUSHION AREA MUST BE FREE TO MOVE BACK AGAINST ITS STOP AFTER THE BUCKLE IS REMOVED TO ALLOW THE SHOULDER BELTS TO BE PULLED OUT. ALWAYS BE SURE THE AREA AROUND THE LATCH PLATE IS FREE OF FOOD OR OTHER ITEMS THAT MIGHT PREVENT THE LATCH PLATE FROM MOVING BACK. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seat Belts:integrated Child Seat

NHTSA campaign 96V136000 · 1996 · reported 07/18/1996

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE OCCUPANT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap

NHTSA campaign 96V002000 · 1996 · reported 01/16/1996

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A SPARK TO OCCUR WHEN FUELING THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY IGNITE THE FUEL VAPORS. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 95V236000 · 1995 · reported 12/08/1995

FUEL LEAKAGE INCREASES THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“TRANSMISSION GOES INTO NEUTRAL, HESITATING THEN BANGING INTO 1ST GEAR.”NHTSA complaint 707161 — filed 06/03/1999 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
“WHILE DRIVING AT 72 MPH TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.”NHTSA complaint 838243 — filed 05/20/1999 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
“VEHICLE CAN BE PLACED INTO GEAR WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKES FIRST. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.”NHTSA complaint 834595 — filed 02/08/1999 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

116199916116220011686020034462005332007452009112014132019

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager?

Power train:automatic transmission issues are the most-reported category, cited in 80 of 569 NHTSA complaints (14.1%), followed by air bags (76), fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly (60), engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline (55). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager have?

569 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 10 involved a crash, 23 involved a fire, and 9 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.

Does the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager have any recalls?

Yes — 11 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 00V268000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.