1996 Plymouth Voyager Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 134about this part
- Share
- 18%of 756 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 134 complaints about the air bags of the 1996 Plymouth Voyager, 18% of the 756 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 17 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“I completed a recall on the air bag component of my 1996 Plymouth Voyager in july 2003. I was involved in a t-bone collision on january 26, 2004 where I hit the other car in his driver door going approx. 40 MPH. Neither of my air bags opened.”
NHTSA complaint #10059927, filed 2004-02, 176,500 miles“Vehicle was taken to the dealer because the air bag light illuminated. Also vehicle was taken to dealer for recall 02v293000 clockspring repairs. Dealer attempted to repair the problems under the recall, but was only able to fix the horn. Air bag light was still illuminating, and cruise control did not function. Consumer requested a call back.”
NHTSA complaint #10037908, filed 2003-08, 131,778 miles“Consumer was rear-ended by another vehicle while stopped. Other vehicle was traveling approximately 45mph. The collision caused consumer's vehicle to hit another car in front. Both the driver and passenger air bags did not deploy. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10004455, filed 2003-01, 100,000 miles“When hitting a tree at 30 MPH with front end the air bag did not deploy. Consumer sustained minor injuries. The vehicle was towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10111758, filed 2005-02, 200,000 miles“Air bag lights came on and stayed on. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, and had taken vehicle to the dealer. Was told that the vehicle was no longer under warranty, and will not be able to assist.”
NHTSA complaint #10093956, filed 2004-09, 70,200 milesRelated recalls
- 02V293000Nov 7, 2002On certain mini vans, the clockspring assembly may have been wound incorrectly during the vehicle assembly process.Covers: Plymouth Voyager 1996–1998, Dodge Caravan 1996–1998, Chrysler Town And Country 1996–1998 +2 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 17 | 10% |
| 1999 | 65 | 24% |
| 1998 | 59 | 18% |
| 1997 | 64 | 19% |
| 1996 | 134 | 18% |
| 1995 | 72 | 21% |
| 1994 | 90 | 17% |
| 1993 | 16 | 3% |
| 1992 | 27 | 4% |
| 1991 | 10 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1996 Plymouth Voyager
136 complaintsElectrical system
114 complaintsFuel system
108 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
88 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
80 complaintsBrakes
62 complaintsVehicle speed control
48 complaintsOther or unknown
39 complaintsBody and structure
38 complaintsSteering
33 complaintsEquipment
32 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
29 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Plymouth 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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