Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager
NHTSA data on file today
The 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 565 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #02V293000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V268000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL LEAKAGE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V216000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL PUMP NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V185000 CHRYSLER/INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97I001000 CHRYSLER/INTEGRAL CHILD SEATS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #96V136000 Seat Belts — Integrated Child Seat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #96V002000 Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly — Filler Pipe and Cap NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #96V006000 CHRYSLER/ENGINE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #95V236000 Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #95V225000 Seats NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #95I004000 Seat Belts — Integrated Child Seat NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 98 complaints
- Electrical System 94 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 91 complaints
- Air Bags 88 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 80 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47 complaints
Of the 565 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 18 a fire; across all 565 complaints, owners report 9 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager exhibits a below-average rating due to multiple reliability concerns highlighted by 11 recalls and 565 owner complaints. Key issues include problems with the power train, electrical system, and fuel system, each gathering substantial complaint numbers. The evidence suggests potential for frequent repairs and reliability challenges, but some details are limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | Unknown | $500–$1,800 | common |
| electrical system | Unknown | $100–$1,000 | common |
| fuel system | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacements
- Coolant system service
- Transmission fluid change
- Timing belt replacement
- Tire rotations and balance
- Replace air filter
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping or noise
- Fuel odor from leaks
- Burning smell in cabin
- Airbag warning light
- Engine stalling or misfires
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.