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
While driving 10 MPH the fuel clamp disconnected from the vehicle. This problem caused the fuel line to leak and as a result the vehicle stalled. The dealership was notified but did not resolve the problem.
While driving 65 MPH vehicle suddenly downshifted a couple of gears, went from 65 to 35 in a matter of moments. Vehicle experiences a loud thump in the engine compartment, dealer has not been able to correct problem. Malfunctioning electric door locks. Malfunctioning electric windows. Incorectly shifting transmision. Keyless entry failure. Dash gauges fail. Poor gas mileage. Wind whistling through failed window seal.
While driving at 55 MPH consumer noticed smoke through the rear view mirror coming from the rear of vehicle. When this occurred vehicle hesitated to accelerate. Within seconds of the consumer pulling over and existing the vehicle, it exploded. The fire inspector indicated that the cause of the fire was due to a fuel tank leak. The vehicle accelerated from 55 MPH to 85 MPH on its own.
While driving on the interstate consumer noticed smoke. Then, vehicle accelerated by itself and jerked forward. Consumer exited off the inter state. Smoke was coming out from under the hood. Vehicle was in flames within seconds. The cause of the fire was due to a fuel leak.
No one was hurt in the accident when I hit a piece of metal in the road. The object tore off a body frame member and then punctured the plastic fuel tank. Gas was leaking everywhere. I can not believe that anyone would place a plastic fuel tank directly in the path of a front wheel drive vehicle. The front wheels being drive wheels tend to propel objects back at the tanks. Conversations with mechanics have informed me that over time the tank will eventually start to leak from the stones that will be thrown back from the fromt wheel. I recentlly read in the local paper where a Ford minivan with a plastic fuel tank devloped a lead while traveling on a local road and had to be towed. It is even ore amazing to me that these systems that are designed to fail and will impact the environment in a negative way are legal. …
Upon starting vehicle consumer smelled fuel. Then, heard a loud noise, and saw flames under the hood. Vehicle was totalled.*akthe investigators report concluded that the cause of the fire was due to the cracking of a high-pressure fuel hose. This allowed for uncontained fuel to emanate into the engine compartment.
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.
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.
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 Voyager years have fuel system problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1996 (108), 1997 (37), 1998 (13), 1999 (12) and 1995 (9) model years. Fuel System complaints make up 14% of all complaints for the 1996.
Is there a recall for Plymouth 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 Voyager fuel system problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 91,000 miles; 20% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the storage › tank assembly (70 mentions), followed by the delivery › fuel pump (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.