1996 Plymouth Voyager Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 80about this part
- Share
- 11%of 756 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 80 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Plymouth Voyager, 11% of the 756 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own a 1996 Plymouth Voyager and on this min van the wipers act very erratic. They work when they want. Sometimes they won't shut off and other times they will not come on at all or stop right in the middle of your view. I also have an issue with the serpentine belts popping off the drive line leaving you with no power steering or power brakes and completely disables the vehicle. I also experience issues with the rear shocks. The bolts come loose and detaches the rear shick from the van leaving it quite uncontrollable while driving. All 3 issues happens on many occasions. …”
NHTSA complaint #10209285, filed 2007-11, 116,250 miles“We bought a Plymouth Voyager and we have had steady problems with the windshield wipers. Either they stop in the middle of a path and just quit working. Two years ago they stopped working at all, luckily we lived in wyoming with little rain. Last year we moved to florida and they worked for a while and now stopped again. We have replaced the switch ( as the dealership suggested) but it did not help, ( 89.00) then we were told it was a motor so we replaced that at 110.00, no difference, the relays are good an now they think it is the computer. 600.00. …”
NHTSA complaint #10093314, filed 2004-09, 94,000 miles“Dt: the contact stated since the purchase of used vehicle the defroster did not work. Without use of the defroster there was poor visibility. She took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer has made several attempts to repair this problem. However, they have been unable to correct this problem. The manufacturer was contacted , and they offered no assistance. Updated 11/29/2005 -”
NHTSA complaint #10141757, filed 2005-11, 63,000 miles“Windshield wipers worked intermittently. The consumer also experienced electrical defects. The lights and radio were sometimes effected. Provide further details. Consumer feels this is very dangerous since the wipers stop working in the middle of a rain storm which leads to poor visibility.”
NHTSA complaint #10091481, filed 2004-10, 100,000 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 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7 | 4% |
| 1999 | 6 | 2% |
| 1998 | 14 | 4% |
| 1997 | 19 | 5% |
| 1996 | 80 | 11% |
| 1995 | 23 | 7% |
| 1994 | 38 | 7% |
| 1993 | 36 | 6% |
| 1992 | 48 | 7% |
| 1991 | 29 | 6% |
| 1990 | 6 | 3% |
| 1989 | 5 | 3% |
| 1988 | 5 | 5% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 1 | 3% |
| 1984 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1996 Plymouth Voyager
136 complaintsAir bags
134 complaintsElectrical system
114 complaintsFuel system
108 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
88 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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