Tl* the contact owns a 1997 plymouth voyager. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. The contact was able to safely stop the vehicle and upon examining the vehicle, the contact noticed that one of the fuel tank straps had fractured due to corrosion. The contact applied a temporary strap as a remedy. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 175,000.
1997 Plymouth Voyager fuel system problems
37 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 86,000.
- owner complaints
- 37
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- typical mileage
- 86,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Fuel injection system11
- Storage: tank assembly10
- Delivery4
- Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings3
- Storage: auxillary tank1
- Fuel injection system: injectors1
- Fuel injection system: fuel rail1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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200k+
Plymouth Voyager fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Plymouth Voyager fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
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
Related investigations
Post collision fuel system
EA99013
Post-collision fuel system integrity
There is no summary currently available
PE99010
What 1997 Plymouth Voyager owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 15 MPH there was a smell of fuel and smoke was coming from the air vents. Someone behind the vehicle alerted the driver that the vehicle was on fire. The driver pulled off of the road and exited the vehicle. The vehicle was engulfed in flames and was totaled. The fire department and the police department were notified. The fire department determined the fire originated from the hood and spread throughout the vehicle. Updated 07/03/06.
Dt: the contact stated vehicle stalls when idling followed by the engine dying. The vehicle restarts after several attempts. He took the vehicle to an independent repair shop. The repair shop cleaned the throttle body and the fuel injection system. This did not correct the problem. No further repairs have been made at this time.
Consumer noticed evidence of fuel leakage. Dealer diagnosed that fuel was leaking from fuel rail and replaced it.
The fuel tank would not take more than a half a tank of fuel. The dealer has been notified.
The vehicle experienced a fuel leak. *jb the electrical system has not worked while vehicle was running. (window, blinkers, and the radio) restarting the vehicle solves the problem each time. Scc
The consumer has experience the following: noise coming from the rear brakes, noise when starting the engine/uneven idle, the check engine light had come on/burned #5 exhaust valve-removed head/replaced valve/reassembled engine, the engine is knocking/internal rod knocking-engine had an oil leak/replaced gasket & the rear main seal is leaking (the vehicle is going thru 2-3 quarts per month), and when engaging in gear, the engine moves hard. Scc
Fuel rail has a hair line crack ,and it leaks gas into vehicle, causing vehicle to smell like gas. Ph.
Consumer notice while traveling fuel gauge moving up and down giving wrong reading in result of fuel indicator ring while vehicle is fuel level is full. Manufacture has been contacted. Please provide further information. Ts
The fuel line cracked causing fuel to leak onto the manifold allowing fumes to escape into the vehicle. Fuel line had to be replaced. *tt
Questions about the 1997 Plymouth Voyager fuel system
Does the 1997 Plymouth Voyager have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 37 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Plymouth Voyager, 11% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Plymouth Voyager fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 86,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Plymouth Voyager fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 00V268000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Plymouth Voyager have the most fuel system problems?
The Plymouth Voyager model years with the most fuel system complaints are 1996 (107 complaints), 1997 (37 complaints) and 1991 (23 complaints).
Other 1997 Plymouth Voyager problems
Airbags 64Engine 56Transmission 55Electrical 43Brakes 32Acceleration 30Visibility 19Lights 18Seat belts 17Steering 17Suspension 13Tires 10Body 9Seats 8Locks 2
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