Engine Cooling System problems of the 1996 Plymouth Voyager

14 problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 1996 Plymouth Voyager. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2003

Engine and cooling system failure over faulty plug, I. E. (96v006000). Engine leaked out oil and cooked the engine. Now car sits, insured, in my driveway while I continue to make payments on it.

2 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 02/22/2003

Water pump has broken 3 times in the last 3 years . Also the timing belt was broken 3 times and tensioner was broken 2 times ( all replaced when water pump was broken )-in Plymouth Voyager 1996. 8jb.

3 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 03/20/2002

Waterpump replaced 7 times. Four by dealer 3 by my mechanic. Tensioner twice. Dealer has not said that this is a common problem.

4 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 01/14/2002

While driving engine will overheat. Had to drive off the road to let engine cool off. Had taken vehicle to dealer, and water pump had to be replaced. Please provide more information.

5 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 10/18/2000

Vehicle experiencing problem with oil getting into coolant reservoir and radiator; dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

6 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 11/01/1999

Serpentine belt tensioner broke causing belt to brake, loosing power steering capabitlties. This could cause a serious accident if vehicle was driven at highway speed. Manufactuer insists that this is a normal wear item, and not that unusual. Vehicle owner has heard of two other instances such as this although they were not reported. There appears to be potential deadly defect with this part even though the maufactuer will not admit to it. Serious potential for injury exists if the tensioner breaks at highway speeds.

7 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 11/01/1999

Power steering went out when driving through mudd puddles at 40 mph or in car wash. Taken to dealer, belt had come off. Repaired it, but had no answer why it happened. This has happened lots of times. Also, windshield wipers came on while driving, switch has been replaced 5 times. The main belt failed. The water pump failed. The transmission was leaking. The a/c compressor went out burning on freeway.

8 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 08/13/1999

On 8/13/99 the battery of my car die and I put a new battery after that the climate control light begin to blink and went I was driving, the car start to overheating and I notice that the cooling fan was not working.

9 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 07/07/1999

Vehicle experienced failure of the engine cooling system prior to recall notification causing overheating and engine light illumination. (96v-006).

10 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 07/06/1999

Consumer has experienced two recall component failures prior to notification (99v-216) and the engine cooling system.

11 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 01/07/1999

The water pump failed resulting in coolant leak. Nlm.

12 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 06/26/1998

Dealer refuses to discuss manufacturing defect of transmission. Unacceptable to have total transmission failure at only 49,000 miles!.

13 Engine Cooling System problem

No summary listed for above vehicle.

14 Engine Cooling System problem

The consumer has experienced the following problems. Transmission failure, fuel rail line and tank. Clockspring, head gasket, and the wipers will come on when not in use. Scc ph.



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