96 v 006 000/engine: loss of oil from cylinder head oil galley plug. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN. Asking the federal safety agency help in this matter. Feel free to provide any further information on this problem.
1996 Plymouth Voyager engine complaints
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Consumer states vehicle caught fire, possibly engine related.
Consumer states vehicle burst into flames spontaneously, vehicle had not been driven in twelve hours, the fire was concentrated to the left of the steering wheel, possibly started from the engine.
The engine caught fire, after crashing into a tree.
Tensioner snaps off while driving and vehicle loses power steering and belts. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated this was a difficult part to check.*ak consumer stated that serpentine belt and/or tensioner have failed repeatedly, this is the 3rd failure of this system in less than 3 years.
Consumer stated that at any speed vehicle shuts off without prior warning. Dealership was aware of problem. *ak dealer can not duplicate problem.
Drive belt tensioner broke while driving on a rural part of I-20 in texas. These can only be replaced at a dodge dealer. It leaves you in a terrible position in the country at night with no help available.
Having problem with AC compressor, oil leak, sliding door panel
The engine (long block) had to be replaced because of the oil pump failure causing damage to the heads. We were told that the engine looked like it had never been serviced (neglected). We have documentation of services at the dealerships. In july 1999, engine overheated and the fan relay was subsequently recalled. In oct, 1999, we had problems with an oil leak. The dealership checked it and said it looked like the oil had never been changed in 5 years. The oil was thick like tar. They cleaned out the whole system with detergents and chemicals. The vehicel overheated again a week after the new engine was put in. The fan engines had shorted and the fan relay damaged too. It just seems like we have had to replace the engine, after 5 years, because of overheating problems that damaged it.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Oil leaks from the engine cylinder head. It doesn't leak until the motor is turned on. Contacted dealer. Please provide VIN.
The left and right sliding grab handle button is hard to depress, the dealer lubed both mechanisms and adjusted linkages, the right side sliding door can not be opened or unlocked manually and the dealer adjusted the door. Nlm
Front motor mount very bad and engine rocks back and forth and sometimes jerks when coming to a stop. Heater doesn't work on all setting for air. Steering bad, knocks on rough streets and makes bad noise when turning the steering wheel. Smell fuel inside of the vehicle when putting fuel in the tank and sometime smell it when regualar driving.
Vehicle is leaking oil from head gasket. *ak
Consumer was driving when there was a loud noise coming from vehicle. Mechanic informed her that engine head had cracked, and noise was coming from air conditioner compressor that broke in half. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
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Please contact me asap. No safety defect listed in summary.
Intermittent problem with fuel vapors from engine compartment.
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. *ak the main belt failed. The water pump failed. The transmission was leaking. The A/C compressor went out burning on freeway.
Vehicle started leaking oil. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said it was head gasket. Consumer never received a recall letter for this problem.
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.
Oil leak noticed. Took to local dealer for repair. Got back and still leaked and had hard shifting trnsmission which did not exist before taking to dealer. Returned to dealer and got back without repairs!!!
I have a defective lifter in my engine that has caused power loss and my van hesitates to start up also I have something wrong with my brake system that almost caused me to rear end a semi.
The bolt holding tension pulley in place broke off, causing serpentine belt to break followed by loss of power steering , all electrical, and power brakes at speed of 50 MPH. Vehicle had to be towed; in addition to replacing damaged parts, have had to replace battery and possibly starter or alternator within 7 days of accident.
While driving the van idling and the thermostat light and bell come on, there were a loud pop and smoke came from the front of the van, dealer informed consumer that the overheating was not due to the recall but a leaky water pump.
Oil is leaking due to engine seal failure. Yh
Windshield wipers turn on intermittently by themselves, do not turn off properly & often stop in middle of windshield. Engine stalls repeatedly, especially during hot weather or after highway driving. Tension pulley has failed/is failing resulting in belt squaling and premature failure, belt has been replaced twice at owners expense.
My plmouth voyager cuts off while moving. It has done this since we purchased it. Carmax would not refund our money or allow us to trade fairly. They have not been able to determine the problem. I contacted plyomouth, they were not willing to help me in any way.
Consumer has experienced two recall component failures prior to notification (99v‑216) and the engine cooling system.
Windshield wipers: injury was to my infant son. I had placed him in his carrier, next to the van, so I could unlock the door....there was ice on the windshield becuase we did not have a garage in nc. As I opened the sliding door, the wipers went into operation, slinging ice onto my baby who was in his seat on the driveway. The keys were not even in the ignition. I have had and continue to still have problems with the wipers, and I addressed the dealer and chysler customer service and neither one of them are willing to remedy the wiper problem unless I pay for it. It has been in for the same problem numerous times ( at least 4) and it is still not resolved. As for the engine, it is a fire hazard in itself....I continue to have "check engine" problems at which point I have to have it towed for fear of driving it. Its been hesitating and the check engine light comes on (a head gasket problem), then a feww weeks later the check engine light came on again (they said it was hesitating because it needs a tune-up.). I had all that done, to the tune of about 1500.00 and now the check engine light is on again, it is hesitating, sputtering, and running terrible again. Wonder what they will say is going to "fix" it this time? It is obvious that it cannot be fixed....they need a recall on this problem.....there have been many service bulletins on it. Please do a recall on the engine.
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