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1996 Plymouth Voyager reliability record

Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 1996 Plymouth Voyager — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.

Source-verified · 2026NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Official source
NHTSA complaints
1,111
on record
Top problem area
AIR BAGS
97 complaints
Recalls on record
0
none on record
Reported harm
40 reported crashes · 45 injuries · 1 death · 40 fires

How this record compares

raw NHTSA counts, not defect rates

Complaint rank

#325

of 4,194 vehicle records

Vs Plymouth median

+822

median 289 across 33 Plymouth records

Vs 1994-1998

+866

median 245 complaints in 551 records

Top component share

9%

Air Bags: 97 complaints

What owners report fails — 1996 Plymouth Voyager

  • AIR BAGS 97
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE 71
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 66
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY 48
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN 48

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These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 1996 Plymouth Voyager units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

Is the 1996 Plymouth Voyager reliable?

NHTSA has 1,111 consumer complaints on record for the 1996 Plymouth Voyager. The most-reported problem area is air bags (97 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 1996 Plymouth Voyager units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Plymouth Voyager?

Owners most often report problems with: air bags (97), engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline (71), power train:automatic transmission (66), fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly (48). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 1996 Plymouth Voyager?

Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.

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