1996 Plymouth Voyager

1996 Plymouth Voyager

The 1996 Plymouth Voyager is a minivan that was available with three engine options: a 2.4L inline-four, a 3.0L V6, and a 3.3L V6. Transmission options included a 4-speed automatic or a 5-speed manual. The 2.4L engine produced 150 horsepower and 165 lb-ft of torque, the 3.0L V6 produced 162 horsepower and 187 lb-ft of torque, and the 3.3L V6 produced 174 horsepower and 209 lb-ft of torque. The Voyager was praised for its spacious interior, comfortable ride, and versatility, but it was also criticized for its lack of power and poor fuel economy.

Engine

2.4L Inline-Four

• Intake Manifold Gasket Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Coolant or oil leaking from the intake manifold, reduced engine performance, rough idle
  • Solution: Replace intake manifold gasket
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $300+
• Head Gasket Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Coolant or oil leaking from the head gasket, overheating, white smoke from exhaust
  • Solution: Replace head gasket
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $2,000+
• Timing Belt Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Engine will not start, no compression, metal shavings in oil
  • Solution: Replace timing belt
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $800+

3.0L V6

• Valve Cover Gasket Leak
  • Description/Symptoms: Oil leaking from the valve cover gasket, oil burning smell
  • Solution: Replace valve cover gasket
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200+

3.3L V6

• Oil Pan Gasket Leak
  • Description/Symptoms: Oil leaking from the oil pan gasket, oil burning smell
  • Solution: Replace oil pan gasket
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200+

Transmission

4-Speed Automatic

• Slipping Transmission
  • Description/Symptoms: Transmission slipping out of gear, difficulty shifting
  • Solution: Rebuild or replace transmission
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $3,000+

5-Speed Manual

• Clutch Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Clutch slipping, difficulty shifting, burning smell
  • Solution: Replace clutch
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+

Suspension

• Strut Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Vehicle bouncing or swaying excessively, uneven tire wear
  • Solution: Replace struts
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $800+

Electrical

• Alternator Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Battery not charging, dimming headlights, electrical system failure
  • Solution: Replace alternator
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500+

Exterior

• Rust
  • Description/Symptoms: Body panels rusting, especially in areas exposed to salt or moisture
  • Solution: Repair or replace rusted panels
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $2,000+
  • Recalls: 02V311000

Interior

• Dashboard Cracking
  • Description/Symptoms: Dashboard cracking or warping, especially in vehicles exposed to sunlight
  • Solution: Replace dashboard
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+
  • Recalls: 01V070000

Summary

The 1996 Plymouth Voyager has a number of issues, including engine problems, transmission problems, suspension problems, electrical problems, exterior rust, and interior dashboard cracking. The severity and cost of these issues vary, but some can be significant. Overall, the Voyager is a reliable vehicle, but it is important to be aware of these potential problems before purchasing one.