1996 Plymouth Voyager Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 2%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 16 complaints about the seats of the 1996 Plymouth Voyager, 2% of the 756 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 4 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.
“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. The front driver and passenger seats collapsed backward.”
NHTSA complaint #10004453, filed 2003-01, 100,000 miles“While driving about 50-55 MPH, all of a sudden. The seat back on the driver's side collasped. Vehicle was taken to the dealership for repairs. The whole seatback assembly was replaced at owner's expense. Dealer reimbursed owner for repairs. .”
NHTSA complaint #854020, filed 1999-12“Vehicle was at a stop when it was rearended. Upon impact, both driver's & passenger's seatbacks broke and fell back, causing back injuries. Manufacturer stated it was a safety feature.”
NHTSA complaint #842767, filed 1999-07“Vehicle was purchased new without head restraints, leaving potential injury to passenger if an accident was to occur. Dealer said that owner has to order them.”
NHTSA complaint #845391, filed 1999-09Related recalls
- 95V225000Nov 28, 1995The bolts which secure the rear bench seats to the seat risers may be embrittled and fracture.Covers: Plymouth Voyager 1996, Dodge Caravan 1996, Grand Caravan 1996 +1 more
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 | 4 | 1% |
| 1997 | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 | 16 | 2% |
| 1995 | 22 | 7% |
| 1994 | 23 | 4% |
| 1993 | 21 | 3% |
| 1992 | 18 | 3% |
| 1991 | 8 | 2% |
| 1990 | 3 | 1% |
| 1989 | 9 | 5% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 5 | 6% |
| 1986 | 8 | 15% |
| 1985 | 1 | 3% |
| 1984 | 2 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1996 Plymouth Voyager
136 complaintsAir bags
134 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 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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