Total Complaints
11 filings
CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER · model year
1996 CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER
11 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1996CHRYSLERGRAND VOYAGER carries 11 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1996 GRAND VOYAGER is air bags with 1 filings, followed by electrical system:horn (1) and suspension (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 88 investigation files overlapping the 1996 GRAND VOYAGER, and 7 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
11
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20040427VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER NOTICED THAT ENGINE IDLED. CONSUMER DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. CONSUMER PULLED OFF THE ROAD, AND IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE IGNITION OFF.*AK
20030604SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
20030213VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED.*JB
20020402SUSPENSION
TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, FRONT AXLE BROKE. DEALER STATED THAT AXLE HAD RUSTED THROUGH, AND LOOKED AS IF IT WAS TWISTED. *AK TRANSMISSION LEAKED UNDER DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT. TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES, REPLACED. PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT OPEN. DEALER FOUND BAD DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR, ALSO THERE WAS A COOLANT LEAK, THE WATER PUMP/ TIMING COVER GASKET REPLACED. DRIVER'S SIDE SWAY STABILIZER LINK BROKEN. DEALER REPLACED LEFT SWAY BAR LINK. *TT
20020402POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, FRONT AXLE BROKE. DEALER STATED THAT AXLE HAD RUSTED THROUGH, AND LOOKED AS IF IT WAS TWISTED. *AK TRANSMISSION LEAKED UNDER DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT. TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES, REPLACED. PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT OPEN. DEALER FOUND BAD DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR, ALSO THERE WAS A COOLANT LEAK, THE WATER PUMP/ TIMING COVER GASKET REPLACED. DRIVER'S SIDE SWAY STABILIZER LINK BROKEN. DEALER REPLACED LEFT SWAY BAR LINK. *TT
20020402POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, FRONT AXLE BROKE. DEALER STATED THAT AXLE HAD RUSTED THROUGH, AND LOOKED AS IF IT WAS TWISTED. *AK TRANSMISSION LEAKED UNDER DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT. TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES, REPLACED. PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT OPEN. DEALER FOUND BAD DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR, ALSO THERE WAS A COOLANT LEAK, THE WATER PUMP/ TIMING COVER GASKET REPLACED. DRIVER'S SIDE SWAY STABILIZER LINK BROKEN. DEALER REPLACED LEFT SWAY BAR LINK. *TT
20020402ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, FRONT AXLE BROKE. DEALER STATED THAT AXLE HAD RUSTED THROUGH, AND LOOKED AS IF IT WAS TWISTED. *AK TRANSMISSION LEAKED UNDER DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT. TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES, REPLACED. PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT OPEN. DEALER FOUND BAD DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR, ALSO THERE WAS A COOLANT LEAK, THE WATER PUMP/ TIMING COVER GASKET REPLACED. DRIVER'S SIDE SWAY STABILIZER LINK BROKEN. DEALER REPLACED LEFT SWAY BAR LINK. *TT
20020402SUSPENSION:REAR
TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, FRONT AXLE BROKE. DEALER STATED THAT AXLE HAD RUSTED THROUGH, AND LOOKED AS IF IT WAS TWISTED. *AK TRANSMISSION LEAKED UNDER DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT. TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES, REPLACED. PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT OPEN. DEALER FOUND BAD DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR, ALSO THERE WAS A COOLANT LEAK, THE WATER PUMP/ TIMING COVER GASKET REPLACED. DRIVER'S SIDE SWAY STABILIZER LINK BROKEN. DEALER REPLACED LEFT SWAY BAR LINK. *TT
20020402STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, FRONT AXLE BROKE. DEALER STATED THAT AXLE HAD RUSTED THROUGH, AND LOOKED AS IF IT WAS TWISTED. *AK TRANSMISSION LEAKED UNDER DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT. TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES, REPLACED. PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT OPEN. DEALER FOUND BAD DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR, ALSO THERE WAS A COOLANT LEAK, THE WATER PUMP/ TIMING COVER GASKET REPLACED. DRIVER'S SIDE SWAY STABILIZER LINK BROKEN. DEALER REPLACED LEFT SWAY BAR LINK. *TT
20010830AIR BAGS
DUE TO INOPERABLE AIR BAGS HORN FAILS TO SOUND OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED WHICH REPLACED CLOCKSPRING THAT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
20010830ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
DUE TO INOPERABLE AIR BAGS HORN FAILS TO SOUND OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED WHICH REPLACED CLOCKSPRING THAT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Compare 1996CHRYSLERGRAND VOYAGER to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 7 Open
RQ25005Recall QueryOpen
Recall 23V-413 Post Remedy Failures
PE25009Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Intermittent Loss of Electric Power Steering
RQ25002Recall QueryClosed
Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy Failures
PE24018Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Engine Stall With Intermittent Restart
RQ24004Recall QueryOpen
Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1996 CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER have?▼
The 1996 CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER has 11 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER?▼
The most-complained component for the 1996 CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER is AIR BAGS with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN and SUSPENSION.
Is the 1996 CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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