general problems of the 1996 Plymouth Voyager

Eight problems related to vehicle speed control have been reported for the 1996 Plymouth Voyager. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 08/20/2003

While backing out of a parking space with a foot on the brakes vehicle started to accelerate in reverse. Was brought to a halt after front passenger'side struck a tree. Consumer's four year old child's head hit rear door window, cracking the window in the process. Consumer suffered back injuries. Seat belts were worn but none of the air bags in vehicle deployed.

2 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 05/06/2002

The horn quit working, cruise contron quit working, air bag light remained lit after starting.

3 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 07/06/2001

This assembly disables the airbag system. It also disables the criuse control and horn systems.

4 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 12/10/2000

The airbag light stays on, the crusie control does not work, the horn does not work.

5 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 09/30/1999

Governor valve malfuctioned, causing vehicle to stay in high gear, but would not change gears. Vehicle was inspected by independent repair shop. Consumer was informed that valve needed to be replaced. Can NHTSA help or provide information on this matter.

6 Vehicle Speed Control problem

When using the speed control it failed to disengage. The vehicle accelerated at high speed.

7 Vehicle Speed Control problem

When using the speed control system it failed to disengage. Vehicle accelerated at high speed. The cause of the problem had not yet been determined.

8 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Air bag light flickered then stayed on, cruise intermittent, no horn.


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