1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager, 17% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 141,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel tank” (44% of reports).
- 94fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 141,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 4related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel tank: mentioned in 41 of 94 complaints (44%)
- Gas smell: mentioned in 6 of 94 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 7 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 94 complaints, 3 a fire.
Plymouth Grand Voyager fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Grand Voyager | 1 | 50% | — |
| 2000 Grand Voyager | 5 | 5% | 62,000 |
| 1999 Grand Voyager | 4 | 2% | 181,000 |
| 1998 Grand Voyager | 11 | 4% | — |
| 1997 Grand Voyager | 18 | 7% | 101,000 |
| 1996 Grand Voyager | 94 | 17% | 141,000 |
| 1995 Grand Voyager | 2 | 3% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (4)
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Problem: 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.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Vehicle description: minivans. Fuel can leak from the fuel tank at the interface of the fuel pump module attachment.
Risk: If a fuel leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Problem: A static electric charge can build up on the ungrounded metal section of the fuel filler tube.
Risk: This condition could cause a spark to occur when fueling the vehicle and possibly ignite the fuel vapors.
Fix: Dealers will install a ground strap for the fuel filler tube.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: The fuel tank rollover valve can allow fuel to pass into the vapor canister resulting in the potential for fuel leakage.
Risk: Fuel leakage increases the potential for a vehicle fire.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl*the contact owned a 1996 plymouth grand voyager. While driving in reverse approximately 1 mph he smelled an odor of gasoline and the vehicle engulfed into flames. The fire began underneath the hood of the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the flames. The vehicle was destroyed and towed…
1996 plymouth grand voyager had an engine fire due to a leaking fuel rail - investigation revealed the rail was under an open recall that was never fixed and i never received notice of it. *tr
Smell of gas after driving for about 20 min. Lead to a pop sound from under vehicle. Smoke filled the inside of the van and after i brought it to a stop on a median the vehicle was engulfed in flames before i managed to exit. After exiting the vehicle and having the fire put out soon on with use of…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyagers have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 94 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager (17% of the 569 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 141,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel tank”, in 41 of 94 complaints, followed by “gas smell” (6).
Other 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager problems
See all 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Grand Voyager years.