Five problems related to battery have been reported for the 1996 Plymouth Voyager. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
We had a 1996 Plymouth minivan that has been giving us problems with electrical and engine. It wouldn't shift, the cruise control would stick, the battery would be drained even though nothing was left on. On Tuesday, Dec. 9th 2008 we moved our van to clear our driveway of snow. Within 10 minutes it started on fire in the dash. Somewhere near or in the glove box. The van is a total loss due to the fire department having to use high pressure water,fire extinguisher, cutting wires and fire/smoke damage.
Vehicle had been to dealer twice , would not start, bought new battery. Next day dead again. Dealer said headlight stayed on that caused battery to be drained. Next night vehicle was burning, flames and smoke from under the hood. Fire department had to cut open hood to get to engine, left side of engine was melted. Vehicle at dealers since then.
This van had electrical problems from the beginning. The transmission was just the final straw for us. Then to see how many other people had put multiple transmissions in their Chrysler vans. It's a crime.
A new battery was installed due to loss of electrical power.
Defective electrical system causes the battery to be inoperative, and vehicle to stall while driving. This could potentially result in a crash. Please provide further information.