1996 plymouth grand voyager had an engine fire due to a leaking fuel rail - investigation revealed the rail was under an open recall that was never fixed and I never received notice of it.
1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager: fuel leak
34 of the 562 complaints about the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 34
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 4
Is there a fix? There are 4 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Fuel leak by model year
What owners say
My 1996 plymouth grand voyager mini-van 3.3 liter v6 2 wheel drive broke down. Apparently in the transport, loading, or unloading of the vehicle on my trailer, one of the muffler mounts became disconnected and the other muffler mount the bolt into the frame was pulled out. This caused the muffler and exhause to shift. I did not notice this prior to operation of the vehicle after performing the initial repairs that caused the breakdown (water pump / serpentine belt failures). The shift of the muffler caused my fuel line and gas tank to melt and devoloped leaks. The level in the gas tank was low enough that no gas was leaking; however, the fuel line was spraying gasoline on the underside of the vehicle and on the hot muffler. I consider myself fortunate that I did not have a fire in the event. I have yet to repair either of these leaks, and I intent to take photos prior to repairs. I did have to move the muffler to find the leaks, and that is the only work I have done at this time and I will not be driving the vehicle until the leaks are repaired. This could be applicable to other grand voyagers that pass over a large objects that could strike the muffler (I.e rocks, curbs, etc.)
This van has had the fuel rail leak recall done to it however it has now developed a leak under their fix. Their fix does not work - I have fuel running out over the top of the engine, valve cover and onto the exhaust. I found this on the recall web site: the fuel injection delivery system can leak fuel from some of the sealing o-rings or from hair line cracks in the thermostat fuel injection rail. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. 1,163,000 vehicles are affected by this recall. Dealers will install a seal on the vehicle fuel rails to prevent external leakage of fuel from the fuel rail crossover tube, should the existing o-rings continue to degrade. Their fix does not work, I took great detailed pictures to show your engineers. I just dropped off the van to get fixed, however their recall fix does not work. I am going to demand that they replace everything.
The van experienced brake failure while driving at 45 MPH. The brake pedal went to the floor when it was applied. When this occurred, the vehicle failed to stop immediately, which resulted in extended stopping distance. The brake failure was caused by the rear brake cylinder bursting and leaking fluid. Also there was a gas smell within the cabin of the vehicle when the heat was on. The dealership indicated it was due to a fuel leak within the engine compartment.
The federal safety agency recall 00 v 268 000/manufacturers recall 895 concerning fuel leakage: fuel is leaking from the fuel rail onto the engine. Dealer contacted and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under that recall due to VIN. *ak
The federal safety agency recall 00v268000/ manufacturer's recall recall 895; gas is leaking underneath vehicle in same location for fifth time. Vehicle was recalled and serviced once. Vehicle has never been diagnosed to correct the ongoing problem. Dealer and manufacturer contacted. Please provide more information.
Noticed fuel leaking from fuel tank. After researching internet, etc. Found that there was a recall on the fuel rail. Took to dealer for recall work on fuel rail. Recall work had already been done on o-ring, etc. At dealer, mentioned leaking gas to dealer. Informed that valve is leaking and a new tank would be required. After further research found that this problem exists for many, many others! Leak only occurs when tank is at least 3/4 full and van is parked with the front on a downhill angle! Chrysler must know of the problem?
Received recall notice #00v268000. Contacted dealership. Was informed no parts were available to repair fuel leakage recall. Service mechanic indicated it was on national back order.
When filling up fuel tank could see a fuel leakage on ground. Could not see where it was coming from. Had contacted dealer. Please provide more infomation.
Consumer had found a fuel leakage. Took vehicle to dealer, and they found out that fuel pump had to be replaced. Please provide more infomation.
Very strong gas odor in vehicle. Mechanic said that fire was very possible since fuel was leaking onto engine.
Vehicle was on a slight slope with the front end slopping downward. Noticed fuel leaking onto ground from the area of fuel tank. Had vehicle repaired previously under a recall in oct 2001 for same problem. Had taken vehicle to dealership. Mechanic indicated leakage is from a different location. It's on the intake hose of the fuel tank.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: mini vans built with 3.3l and 3.8l engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel rail could result, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle fire.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a seal on the vehicle fuel rails to prevent external leakage of fuel from the fuel rail crossover tube, should the existing o-rings continue to degrade. Owner notification began on january 25, 2002. Due to the large quantity of vehicles involved in this campaign, the owner notification will be phased over the next several months. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 00V268000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: minivans. Fuel can leak from the fuel tank at the interface of the fuel pump module attachment.
- Risk
- If a fuel leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump module attaching nut with a nut that includes tighter design tolerances. The sealing o-ring will also be replaced.
Recall number 99V216000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- A static electric charge can build up on the ungrounded metal section of the fuel filler tube.
- Risk
- This condition could cause a spark to occur when fueling the vehicle and possibly ignite the fuel vapors.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a ground strap for the fuel filler tube.
Recall number 96V002000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The fuel tank rollover valve can allow fuel to pass into the vapor canister resulting in the potential for fuel leakage.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage increases the potential for a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank filler tube with a filler tube that has an additional rollover valve. The associated rollover valve vapor hoses will be rerouted.
Recall number 95V236000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager fuel leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager?
34 of 562 owner complaints about the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager (6%) mention fuel leak. 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 are 4 recalls and 0 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 41Transmission failure 32Stalling 28Door locks 26Loss of power 18Fuel smell 17Fuel pump 16ABS 14Power steering loss 13Fire or smoke 10Brake failure 8Coil spring 7Grinding brakes 6Overheating 5Slipping 5Steering noise 5
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