Fuel System complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
This letter is regarding a manufacturer defect in the 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager and 2000 Chrysler town and country vans. There is an issue with the vehicles in wet weather. When it rains and the driver goes through water, the vehicles shut themselves down completely. Lights turn off, power steering is arrested, and the driver has to coast to a stop. This has happened several times to my parents, and more than once, they have had to secure the services of a towing company to get the vehicle(s) home or to a repair shop. This has happened at night on two-lane highways, leaving them stranded in pitch-black darkness. These are the only vehicles that my parents have to drive to and from work, which is an hour and a half away from home. My father has visited the Chrysler-Dodge dealership several times, and they told him that this is a large-scale problem with these particular models of vans. …
NHTSA recall 00-v-268-000: 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.
The vehicle caught fire when I was about to leave my house, I had started it and then was about to put it in gear when it exploded, I had to jump out the passenger side and then there was another explosion followed by another.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager. The contact stated that there was a leak from the fuel rails, causing fuel to leak onto out of the vehicle and onto the ground. The dealer and the manufacturer were contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 00V268000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system) and provided no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was approximately 284,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to accelerate. In addition, the fuel gauge gave an incorrect reading. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that there was fuel spewing from the fuel rail. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuel rail needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 00V268000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 241,338.
My wife and three children left the house in our 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager minivan at approximately 8:05 am on Wednesday, September 1, 1999 to travel to school. After traveling approximately 1 and 1/2 miles, they began to smell gasoline. After traveling another 1/2 mile, motorists behind the van began honking. One of our sons looked and saw flames out of the back of the van. My wife pulled the van to the side of the road, turned off the ignition, and removed the keys. Everyone quickly go out of the van through the front doors and the right side sliding door. At this point, flames were coming our from underneath the van in the rear and on both sides. A trail of flames on the road was still burning where the van had traveled. Bystanders called the fire department. The flames eventually completely engulfed the van before the fire department could arrive and extinguish the fire. …
Takata recall,serpentine belt has shredded at least six times and just came off three times ,tensioner replaced three times,idler pulley twice,when belt shreds wires sever and van stops abruptly,windshield wipers stop abruptly hesitating before resuming,sway bar links need replaced,o2sensors check engine light to come on,cv axles failing replaced right twice,hub assembly and brake calipers miss aligned,engine mounts failed and needed,replaced,airbag and ABS lights on dashboard panel fuse blowing,taillights possible short causing brake light to fail,battery needing to be disconnected. …
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager. The contact noticed an extensive fuel leak coming from the vehicle. The contact was not notified of NHTSA campaign number: 00V268000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 196,559.
Related recalls (4)
Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
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.
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.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Vehicle description: minivans. Fuel can leak from the fuel tank at the interface of the fuel pump module attachment.
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.
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
A static electric charge can build up on the ungrounded metal section of the fuel filler tube.
Remedy: Dealers will install a ground strap for the fuel filler tube.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
The fuel tank rollover valve can allow fuel to pass into the vapor canister resulting in the potential for fuel leakage.
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.
NHTSA investigations
Post-collision fuel system integrity
There is no summary currently available
Post collision fuel system
Frequently asked questions
Which Plymouth Grand Voyager years have fuel system problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1996 (98), 1997 (24), 1998 (13), 2000 (6) and 1999 (5) model years. Fuel System complaints make up 17% of all complaints for the 1996.
Is there a recall for Plymouth Grand Voyager fuel system problems?
Yes — 4 recalls, including 00V-268 (fuel injection system, Sep 13, 2000); 99V-216 (fuel pump, Aug 9, 1999); 96V-002 (filler pipe and cap, Jan 16, 1996). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Plymouth Grand Voyager fuel system problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 154,000 miles; 5% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the storage › tank assembly (69 mentions), followed by the fuel injection system (23).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.