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1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager: engine overheating

5 of the 562 complaints about the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager describe engine overheating.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
1%
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Engine overheating by model year

  • 2000
    2
  • 1999
    5
  • 1998
    3
  • 1997
    2
  • 1996
    5
  • 1992
    1
  • 1990
    1

What owners say

Filed Apr 16, 2003 · Engine · 126,819 miles · MN

The engine overheated. Coolant had drained out of the radiator. The technician noticed the heater core hose return assembly had rusted. *

Filed Mar 13, 2002 · Engine · PA

Radiator fan would start working, and out of sudden, just stopped working, causing engine to overheat. Had contacted dealer. Please provide more information.

Filed Jan 23, 2002 · Engine · MN

While driving at any MPH engine will overheat without a prior warning. Consumer had contacted dealer. Please provide more information.

Filed Jan 23, 2002 · Engine · MN

While driving engine overheated without prior warning. Took vehicle to dealer, where they had to replace radiator. Please provide more information.

Filed Jun 9, 1999 · MN

While driving air conditioner belt broke, causing several leaks which eventually resulted in vehicle overheating. Dealer has been contacted.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasolineReported January 11, 1996 · 40,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
In certain vehicles, the engine cylinder head oil galley plug does not seal properly and engine cylinder head oil is not adequately retained.
Risk
Inadequate sealing and retention of the plug can result in oil leakage which could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy
Dealers will install an expansion plug and retaining bracket over the cylinder head oil galley plug.

Recall number 96V006000 · Recall details

Questions about the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager overheating

Is engine overheating a common problem on the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager?

5 of 562 owner complaints about the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager (1%) mention engine overheating. The model year with the most reports is 1996.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager?

There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager

Airbag light 55Wipers 42Adaptive cruise 41Fuel leak 34Transmission failure 32Stalling 28Door locks 26Loss of power 18Fuel smell 17Fuel pump 16ABS 14Power steering loss 13Fire or smoke 10Brake failure 8Coil spring 7Grinding brakes 6Slipping 5Steering noise 5

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