Engine Oil Leaking problems of the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager

Two problems related to engine oil leaking have been reported for the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2004

Vehicle caught on fire while parked in a parking lot. Upon exiting the vehicle consumer noticed smoke, then flames coming from the engine compartment. Fire department was called, and they extinguished the fire. The fire inspector indicated that the fire may have been caused by an oil leak, but they were not sure. Vehicle was totaled.

2 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 02/11/2001

Pulling out of parking lot across 2-way traffic, heard loud clunk, then transmission lost power. Barely managed to pull off shoulder. No fwd or reverse. Dealer states transmission needs replacement ($1957). Since out of warranty, Chrysler corp. Unwilling to help - claim to not be aware of transmission problems on this yr/make/model. Also, dealer states vehicle leaking oil past cam shaft seals. Replacement to cost $1200. Have paid over $3000 on many other prior repairs on vehicle.




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