1996 Plymouth Voyager Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 4%of 756 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,320miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the steering of the 1996 Plymouth Voyager, 4% of the 756 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,320 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The seals on the Plymouth Voyager air compressor erode during routine use and can cause the compressor to seize resulting in the powered steering system locking up. There is no mention of this problem or its remedy in the Plymouth maintenance manuals and it is virtually undetectable by routine maintenance of the vehicle. Serious accidents may result from loss of power steering.”
NHTSA complaint #10066559, filed 2004-04, 33,000 miles“Dt: the contact stated there were several safety defects within vehicle. The service dealer attempted to repair the vehicle numerous times. There was a problem with the defrosting system, the air conditioning belt, heater core, and heater blower, they were all replaced. The replacement of these parts did not solve the defrosting problem. The steering column shook while driving at normal speeds. The dealer has not been able to diagnose the source of the steering vibration. There was a squeaking noise in the brakes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10141538, filed 2005-11, 63,320 miles“The belt tensioner failed, there was a recall on the clock spring which had broken, the transaxle pan side converter and the steering pump had rusted.”
NHTSA complaint #10006216, filed 2003-02, 52,046 miles“The contact owns a 1996 Plymouth Voyager. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated while driving and the cruise control and horn failed to function. In addition, when making a turn, there was a flapping noise in the steering wheel that caused the clock spring to fail. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10949081, filed 2017-02, 109,000 miles“The contact owns a 1996 chrysler Voyager. After purchasing the vehicle, the defogger failed to operate normally. The driver had to stop the vehicle in order to clean the windows. There have been several failures with the vehicle since it was purchased. The engine was rebuilt and the serpentine belt was replaced on five occasions. The steering was replaced incorrectly by a dealer and was authorized by the manufacturer to be replaced. The brakes and the heating system were replaced under the extended warranty; however, the brakes were replaced four times. The contact was charged $100 per visit. …”
NHTSA complaint #10225109, filed 2008-04, 68,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 16 | 6% |
| 1998 | 19 | 6% |
| 1997 | 17 | 5% |
| 1996 | 33 | 4% |
| 1995 | 17 | 5% |
| 1994 | 25 | 5% |
| 1993 | 54 | 9% |
| 1992 | 53 | 8% |
| 1991 | 27 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 0% |
| 1989 | 3 | 2% |
| 1988 | 6 | 7% |
| 1987 | 2 | 2% |
| 1986 | 3 | 6% |
| 1984 | 1 | 5% |
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 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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