NHTSA — Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly Problems

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1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager fuel system problems

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1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

problem #60

Jun 282004

Grand Voyager 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager mini-van 3.3 liter V6 2 wheel drive broke down. Apparently in the Transport, loading, or unloading of the vehicle on my trailer, one of the muffler mounts became disconnected and the other muffler mount the bolt into the frame was pulled out. This caused the muffler and exhause to shift. I did not notice this prior to operation of the vehicle after performing the initial repairs that caused the breakdown (water pump / serpentine belt failures). The shift of the muffler caused my fuel line and gas tank to melt and devoloped leaks. The level in the gas tank was low enough that no gas was leaking; however, the fuel line was spraying gasoline on the underside of the vehicle and on the hot muffler. I consider myself fortunate that I did not have a fire in the event. I have yet to repair either of these leaks, and I intent to take photos prior to repairs. I did have to move the muffler to find the leaks, and that is the only work I have done at this time and I will not be driving the vehicle until the leaks are repaired. This could be applicable to other Grand Voyager that pass over a large objects that could strike the muffler (I.e rocks, curbs, etc.)

- Fulton, MO, USA

problem #59

Jan 012001

Grand Voyager

  • miles
While filling up the gasoline pump to the full capacity inside of the gasoline tank. The gasoline will leaking from the pump the dealership is aware of the problem.

- Lutherville, MD, USA

problem #58

Jul 092001

Grand Voyager

  • miles
After the technician brought to the consumer attention, that he smelled gas, they took the vehicle to dealer. Dealer determined the fuel tank vent lines were full of gas and the rear gas tank vent and canister was leaking, therefore recommended a new fuel tank. But they declined the fuel tank replacement at this time. Consumer stated that, since there have been two recalls on this fuel tank already, #665 and#845, consumer feels this recent problem is coincidental with the recall #845, and that the tank might be defective.

- Zebulon, NC, USA

problem #57

Oct 011999

Grand Voyager

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Chrysler knows very well that there is system failure in air bag "clock spring" in the steering wheel. NHTSA should ask Chrysler for one simple piece of information: How many driver's side air bag "clock spring" replacement parts" are you selling? because Chrysler is selling tens of thousands, it is clear to any idiot that there is a manufacturer's defect in this important safety device. Chrysler has a similar problem with fuel tank sender device. They are all breaking.

- Vienna, VA, USA

problem #56

Mar 132002

Grand Voyager

  • miles
When filling up fuel tank could see a fuel leakage on ground. Could not see where it was coming from. Had contacted dealer. Please provide more infomation.

- Norristown, PA, USA

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problem #55

Mar 122002

Grand Voyager

  • miles
NHTSA recall#00-V-268-000. Consumer received the recall letter beginning of March. Dealer doesn't know when the part will be available.

- League, TX, USA

problem #54

Jul 092001

Grand Voyager

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

After the technician brought to the consumer attention, that he smelled gas, they took the vehicle to dealer. Dealer determined the fuel tank vent lines were full of gas and the rear gas tank vent and canister was leaking, therefore recommended a new fuel tank. But they declined the fuel tank replacement at this time. Consumer stated that, since there have been two recalls on this fuel tank already, #665 and#845, consumer feels this recent problem is coincidental with the recall #845, and that the tank might be defective.

- Zebulon, NC, USA

problem #53

Aug 282001

Grand Voyager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
After making stops consumer could smell a fuel smell. Had vehicle serviced, technician could not find cause. Consumer noticed fuel pouring out of fuel tank while vehicle was parked in driveway down hill. Fuel tank was leaking from seam near the top of the tank, dealer replaced the tank.

- S. Windsor, CT, USA

problem #52

May 092001

Grand Voyager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer had front end problems since purchase, noise mostly. While driving 55 mph there was a loud bang, vehicle began strut housing bracket that holds the stabiliser link broke off, causing it to cut into tire. No flat. Struts had been replaced twice prior to this. Stuts have been replaced a total of six times as well as front coil spring, also when gas tank was full it leaked onto the ground fuel tank was replaced, steering makes a noise when turning, suspension makes a lot of noise, wheel bearing msking a nosie, rack and pinion was replaced, vehicle pulls to right, swayar links were replaced, clock spring was replaced, when A/C is on the compressor engages loud sound, windshield falling apart, rotors were replaced, intermittenly wipers turn on by themselves, engine makes a sever noise, stabilizer bar broke.

- Hamburg, NJ, USA

problem #51

Jan 032001

(reported on)

Grand Voyager

  • miles
Consumer states fuel can be smelled inside the vehicle, the service department stated that some fuel pumps allow the fumes to gather under the body cavity and enter the vehicle through the heating and cooling system, consumer feels this is a bad design as well as a safety issue.

- Spring Hill, FL, USA

problem #50

Dec 142000

(reported on)

Grand Voyager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Plastic manufactured fuel tank has developed a crack, and is leaking badly. Dealer has been contacted. The dealer blames the manufacturer for defective design but the manufacture blames the dealer for poor installation. Fuel tank cracked due to incorrect instalation.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #49

Aug 252000

Grand Voyager

  • miles
Fuel tank leaks fuel. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced gas tank. Vehicle was taken to the dealer 5 months prior to tank leaking for other problems, and at that time tank was leaking a small amount of fuel. After the 5 months gastank was pouring gas out. Currently, dealer does not want to admit that gas tank was part of the recall that was issued before vehicle was taken in.

- Redman, CA, USA

problem #48

Jun 301998

Grand Voyager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission failed at 86000 miles, windshield wiper problems, A/C failed 5 times in the last 4 years

- Saline, MI, USA

problem #47

Jan 311996

Grand Voyager

  • miles
Can smell fumes inside of vehicle after putting fuel into the tank. If the tank was full, the fuel would leak out. Took to dealer & mechanic could not locate cause of the leakage. Has happened at least 8 times & problem not solved. Took it back again & mechanic informed owner the entire fuel tank assembly needed to be replaced.

- Ben Lomond, CA, USA

problem #46

Aug 312000

(reported on)

Grand Voyager

  • miles
Dear officer, I am writing this complaint with deep frustration and stress. Gas fuel tank is suppose to be built to last. It is not a weary type of component. The problem posses serious and fatal safety issue to our family and others who drive such vehicle. Why should owner be responsible for original mfg. Defect. Problem: Fuel gas tank leaks on the seam line. Fuel odor presents around the vehicle. Appear as original mfg. Defect on fuel gas tank. Have taken photo pictures and asked dealer to save original defect fuel tank as evidence. Please contact us immediately for update. Sincerely. Wayne hu and she wang

- Fountain Valley, CA, USA

problem #45

Aug 192000

Grand Voyager

  • miles
So many problems and no one is listening

- West Columbia, SC, USA

problem #44

Aug 012000

Grand Voyager

  • miles
While the front transmission seal was being replaced, the mechanic warned me about the gas tank leaking gasoline. No visable puncture holes can be seen and the leak appears to come from the seem of the tank. He said this does not appear to be from normal wear and tear and to not drive the vehicle until repaired due to danger of explosion and/or fire. When michael stead Chrysler dealership in walnut creek was contacted, I was told on the phone there is no recall on the leaking gas tanks and that the leak is not related to the other recall on our gas tank assembly. We have also experienced the windshield wipers randomly comming on while driving. We had the switch replaced but the problem continues. Autoworld dealership told us that the manufacturer for the wipers has not made a replacement part to fix the problem and that if it was replaced we would just have the same problem.

- Walnut Creek, CA, USA

problem #43

Aug 192000

Grand Voyager

  • miles
While filling up vehicle it started leaking gas, just like it did back in Mar.2000 when it was taken in for recall on fuel tank. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said it had nothing to do with recall, and that tank broke and needed to be replaced.

- West Columbia, SC, USA

problem #42

Jul 182000

(reported on)

Grand Voyager

  • miles
While traveling there was a gas smell inside of vehicle. Also, gas was leaking. Dealer has repaired vehicle, but problem has returned.

- La Mesa, CA, USA

problem #41

Feb 012000

Grand Voyager

  • miles
The driver noticed gas under neath the vehicle after filling up because the fuel tank was leaking.

- Salem, OR, USA

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