1996 Plymouth Voyager Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 99 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 1996 Plymouth Voyager, 13% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 100,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel tank” (42% of reports).
- 99fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 100,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention 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 42 of 99 complaints (42%)
- Consumer noticed: mentioned in 6 of 99 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 3 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 99 complaints, 3 a fire, 1 an injury.
Plymouth Voyager fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Voyager | 5 | 3% | 70,000 |
| 1999 Voyager | 11 | 4% | 80,000 |
| 1998 Voyager | 13 | 4% | — |
| 1997 Voyager | 34 | 10% | 80,000 |
| 1996 Voyager | 99 | 13% | 100,000 |
| 1995 Voyager | 9 | 3% | 121,364 |
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 owns a 1996 plymouth voyager. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, he smelled a fuel odor. The contact noticed a fuel leak from the rear of the fuel tank. The dealer stated that the fuel module needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure…
Dt*: the contact stated after the vehicle was parked, an odor of gasoline was noticed and a puddle was seen under the fuel tank. An independent mechanic inspected the fuel tank, confirmed the leak and informed the contact of recall# 69v002000. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer where the gas…
Driver was smelling fuel inside the cab of vehicle. Had the car put up on a lift and noticed that fuel was leaking from the gaskets. *ak
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1996 Plymouth Voyagers have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 99 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 1996 Plymouth Voyager (13% of the 756 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 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 100,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 1996 Plymouth Voyager?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel tank”, in 42 of 99 complaints, followed by “consumer noticed” (6).
Other 1996 Plymouth Voyager problems
See all 1996 Plymouth Voyager problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Voyager years.