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.
1996 Plymouth Voyager: fire, smoke or burning smell
20 of the 752 complaints about the 1996 Plymouth Voyager describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
There was no events leading up to the failure. Parked vehicle in front yard and engine caught on fire. Fire inspector said fire was due to electical failure. Insurance totaled vechile. Called daimlerchrysler still waiting for response.
There was no events leading up to the failure. I have had no proablems with the vehicle. I parked the van in the yard and it started on fire under the hood. The fire inspector said the fire was from the wiring. My insurance totaled the vehicle. I have contacted daimlercrysler and I am still waiting for a response.
Consumer parked the vehicle and shut it off. Then consumer came back to the vehicle and noticed that it was on fire from under the rear of the vehicle. Consumer called the fire and rescue departments to put the fire out. The fire department informed consumer that the fire started from the fuel tank.
Within seconds upon starting the vehicle it burst into flames from under the hood. Fire department indicated that the fire was due to an electrical system failure.
The vehicle caught on fire under the hood.
The insured stated the vehicle caught on fire. (claim #32-v384-432)
Consumer states the engine compartment caught on fire, the firewall near the battery was damaged (claim # 43-r431-294).
Vehicle was involved in an accident and the vehicle caught on fire. (claim 46-0310-461)
Consumer states the vehicle was stuck in ice, while trying to rock the vehicle out of the ice the vehicle caught on fire (claim # 38-j494-074).
Oil galley plug failed, sprayed 2 qts oil on exhaust manifold, smoke, flames.
Consumer states vehicle caught fire, possibly engine related.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs
- This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts
- Information regarding the ignition switch housing service
- This bulletin involves transaxle kickdown, linkage wears the wiring harness
- INFORMATION REGARDING the federal safety agency AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. NLM
- Unknown
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Plymouth Voyager fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1996 Plymouth Voyager?
20 of 752 owner complaints about the 1996 Plymouth Voyager (3%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Plymouth Voyager?
There are 0 recalls and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Plymouth Voyager
Airbag light 70Wipers 68Adaptive cruise 51Stalling 30Fuel leak 25Door locks 24Transmission failure 24ABS 16Loss of power 16Fuel pump 15Grinding brakes 11Power steering loss 11No deployment 10Overheating 10Check engine light 9Fuel smell 9Headlights 9Brake failure 8Fuel gauge 6Jerking 6Won't shift 6Coil spring 5
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