1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 5%of 569 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,300miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the steering of the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager, 5% of the 569 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,300 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“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 miles“Since purchase in 1996, the ABS failure light has repeatedly come on. There is almost always some type of buzzing sound when this occurs. There have been repeated repairs which were done under warranty and for which I paid. Each time, it was indicatedto me that there was some type of yoke around the steering column near the firewall which 'had to be replaced'. Now, when the vehicle is started, the buzzing and light event(s) occur instantly, with the ABS light staying on while the vehicle is in operation. I've been told 'not to worry' by the dealer since I still have brakes. …”
NHTSA complaint #752406, filed 2001-09“Power steering assist fails when car is operated in rain. Problem occurs during turn and belt gets water on it. Dealer contacted and I was told that this is a design defect and that nothing is being done by chrysler at this time. Without power assist, the steering is very difficult and could easily result in loss of control if the right set of conditions were present.”
NHTSA complaint #701619, filed 1998-12“Consumer had front end problems since purchase, noise mostly. While driving 55 MPH there was a loud bang, vehicle began strut housing bracket that holds the stabiliser link broke off, causing it to cut into tire. No flat. Struts had been replaced twice prior to this . …”
NHTSA complaint #892712, filed 2001-07Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8 | 7% |
| 1999 | 25 | 12% |
| 1998 | 10 | 4% |
| 1997 | 22 | 8% |
| 1996 | 30 | 5% |
| 1995 | 3 | 4% |
| 1994 | 10 | 5% |
| 1993 | 7 | 3% |
| 1992 | 12 | 5% |
| 1991 | 7 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager
103 complaintsElectrical system
99 complaintsFuel system
98 complaintsEngine cooling
91 complaintsAir bags
90 complaintsBrakes
58 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
50 complaintsBody and structure
42 complaintsVehicle speed control
37 complaintsOther or unknown
35 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.
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