1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 103about this part
- Share
- 18%of 569 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,708miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 103 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager, 18% of the 569 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,708 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My transmission ,my starter, air con.,brakes, driver side window,belt, & pulley all have had to have work done on it but now I cant drive my van because of the transmission & I've only had my van since 03/21/2008.”
NHTSA complaint #10239508, filed 2008-08, 197,715 miles“While driving down the interstate doing about 70 MPH I heard a loud noise. Looked at speedometer and it registered 0. I had no power. Barely managed to get van off the road. Got out and looked under it, there was transmission fluid everywhere. Had it checked out by personal mechanic. He then told me that there have been numerous complaints about this year of Plymouth grand voyagers. I only have 86,000 miles on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10023598, filed 2003-06, 89,000 miles“My wife was driving our kids on the highway at 65 MPH when the van suddenly shifted into second gear. This nearly caused a huge accident. I then find that the transmission needed replacement. I researched this problem and found that this is not a unique problem by any means. Chrysler is aware of this problem, and has not made any significant changes to their transmission. This safe mode where the transmission goes to second gear is made to allow the driver to drive to a safe place. …”
NHTSA complaint #10058162, filed 2004-02, 144,218 miles“While traveling at about 50 MPH, the transmission failed with a very loud noise and dumped transmission fluid onto the roadway. Apparently, a pin in the differential had come loose and destroyed the housing and most internal components. I understand that this is a common problem with chrysler mini van transmissions. Chrysler has charged me over $2500 for a replacement unit since they will not take the old unit as a ?core?. This should not happen with only 70,000 miles on the car. Chrysler needs to recall these units and admit they have a serious problem with this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10070683, filed 2004-01, 72,000 miles“I bought my mini-van in 1999 with 68,000 miles on it, after looking through the paper work that came with the vehicle I learned that the transmission had been overhaulded by the dealership at 36,000 miles. In 2001 I had about 84,000 miles when the transmission failed again, it cost me $1800.00 to have it re-built. Now I have 142,000 miles on it and the transmission has gone out again and I am looking at either replacing the transmission with a re-built one from chrysler which is $1699.00 just for the transmission not including labor, or $1800.00 - $2200.00 for a overhaul. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070340, filed 2004-01, 142,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 27 | 25% |
| 1999 | 49 | 24% |
| 1998 | 42 | 15% |
| 1997 | 49 | 19% |
| 1996 | 103 | 18% |
| 1995 | 11 | 14% |
| 1994 | 55 | 28% |
| 1993 | 40 | 16% |
| 1992 | 36 | 15% |
| 1991 | 24 | 15% |
| 1990 | 16 | 38% |
| 1989 | 6 | 40% |
| 1988 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager
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 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.
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