1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 91about this part
- Share
- 16%of 569 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 91 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager, 16% of the 569 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,500 miles. 13 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Upon driving at highway speeds of 70-80 MPH, my van lost power suddenly. I was unable to steer because the engine cut off. It was a rapid speed decrease, I watched the tachometer drop in speed. I was in the fast lane and at a dead stop. A few minutes later I was able to restart the van and pull to the left shoulder of the freeway. I took it to a chrysler dealer and they pulled 2 codes from the van's onboard computer. However, they tell me that they cannot pinpoint the problem without it occurring again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10023523, filed 2003-06, 85,000 miles“Vehicle caught on fire while parked in a parking lot. Upon exiting the vehicle consumer noticed smoke, then flames coming from the engine compartment. Fire department was called, and they extinguished the fire. The fire inspector indicated that the fire may have been caused by an oil leak, but they were not sure. Vehicle was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #10091873, filed 2004-09, 120,000 miles“The transmission and belt tensioner failed, the axle had broken, the horn, wipers, and cruise control failed. The A/C had gone out along with the condenser. There was fluid leakage in the power steering rack & pinion, the vehicle had gone dead. As a result the computer was replaced. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for the repair costs. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #10006177, filed 2003-02, 54,000 miles“After having the water pump replaced for the third time, while driving home the pulley flew off of the water pump, went into the air, rendering the vehicle inoperable. The consumer was told that the water pump pulley was pressed on to the shaft. As a result of the pulley falling off there was a loss of power steering.”
NHTSA complaint #10092477, filed 2004-12, 108,000 miles“Transmission pump, is out now, speckled paint on hood and top, sides, back, vibration in front end steering, loud noises, creaks and makes lots of noises, back door on right side will not lock or unlock. I need help with all of these problems. The items repaired was by a friend mechanic.”
NHTSA complaint #10069894, filed 2004-01, 600 milesRelated recalls
- 96V006000Jan 11, 1996In certain vehicles, the engine cylinder head oil galley plug does not seal properly and engine cylinder head oil is not adequately retained.Covers: Plymouth Grand Voyager 1996, Chrysler Cirrus 1995–1996, Dodge Stratus 1995–1996 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 20 | 18% |
| 1999 | 28 | 13% |
| 1998 | 65 | 24% |
| 1997 | 46 | 18% |
| 1996 | 91 | 16% |
| 1995 | 6 | 8% |
| 1994 | 17 | 9% |
| 1993 | 17 | 7% |
| 1992 | 11 | 5% |
| 1991 | 9 | 5% |
| 1990 | 7 | 17% |
| 1989 | 5 | 33% |
| 1988 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager
103 complaintsElectrical system
99 complaintsFuel system
98 complaintsAir bags
90 complaintsBrakes
58 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
50 complaintsBody and structure
42 complaintsVehicle speed control
37 complaintsOther or unknown
35 complaintsSteering
30 complaintsEquipment
26 complaintsSuspension
23 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology