Tl*the contact owns a 1996 plymouth voyager. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, he smelled a fuel odor. The contact noticed a fuel leak from the rear of the fuel tank. The dealer stated that the fuel module needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 92,000.
1996 Plymouth Voyager: fuel leak
25 of the 752 complaints about the 1996 Plymouth Voyager describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 25
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- 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
Driver was smelling fuel inside the cab of vehicle. Had the car put up on a lift and noticed that fuel was leaking from the gaskets.
Fuel tank rollover valve was leaking fuel.
I am exhibiting the same problem with my chrysler voyager van with the 3.0 v6 engine. I have gas leaks and cracks from the fuel rail. I called chrysler 3 times and they refuse to include my type of engine even thought it is the same fuel rail and problem.. Help? Recall 00v268000: fuel rail cracks/leaks
Consumer states that while driving the vehcle had stop for gas after picking up the vehicle the day before from the dealer ship where the recall for fuel leakage was done, was pumping gas when the gas spilled all over the ground at the gas station. Dealer notified. Nlm
Recall 00 v 268 000//fuel leakage: dealer: dodge of bellevue, bellevue, wa; phone# 425/454-8411, is uninterested in honoring the recall. Been waiting over two month and still no word for a appointment. Feel free to provide any further information.
When fuel tank is a quarter of a tank full fuel leakage occurs, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Recall 99v216000. After vehicle was repaired under recall 00v268, vehicle started to leak fuel when filled. Dealer has repaired vehicle three times, and problem still exists.*ak the dealer replaced the entire gas tank, consumer states that the problem appears to be fixed now.
Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall 9v216000/manufacturer's recall 845/ fuel pump failure. Dealer corrected the problem. After filling vehicle with fuel consumer noticed a fuel leakage. Also vehicle was at the dealer for 25 days, so far problem has not reocurred. *ak.et.
Recalled fuel pump module seal and lock nut (99v‑216) were repaired at dealer however 5 weeks later while filling the tank consumer noticed fuel leaking out of the tank through the fuel pump seal, consumer returned the vehicle to another dealer to have work redone. Nlm
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall 99v216000/ manufacturer's recall 845/fuel pump failure. Recall work was done. After leaving the dealer and upon filling the gas tank,consumer noticed fuel leaking from the module. Also, fuel tank should be topped in order to prevent the spillage. Please provide any further details.
The fuel tank is leaking fuel vapors inside the vehicle, cause unknown.
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 Voyager fuel leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 1996 Plymouth Voyager?
25 of 752 owner complaints about the 1996 Plymouth Voyager (3%) 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 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 Voyager
Airbag light 70Wipers 68Adaptive cruise 51Stalling 30Door locks 24Transmission failure 24Fire or smoke 20ABS 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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