Plymouth Voyager recall history and complaint patterns
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Plymouth Voyager, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
Last updated: (NHTSA data snapshot)
At a Glance
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Plymouth Voyager, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 1978–2000 with 72 recall campaigns and 6848 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 1992 (10), 1996 (9), and 1993 (8).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 1996 (1111), 1992 (893), and 1993 (749).
- Top recall themes: Seats and restraints, Fuel and emissions, and Brakes.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Power train:automatic transmission, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Air bags.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Seats and restraints
9 campaigns · Years: 1986, 1989–1993, 1996–1999These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.
Fuel and emissions
8 campaigns · Years: 1984–1985, 1988, 1992, 1996–2000These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.
Brakes
7 campaigns · Years: 1978, 1984–1985, 1990–1993These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.
Airbags
3 campaigns · Years: 1993–2000These campaigns relate to airbag system components and deployment/airbag readiness issues.
Steering and suspension
3 campaigns · Years: 1991–1994These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.
Visibility and lighting
3 campaigns · Years: 1984–1985, 1991–1993, 1999These campaigns relate to lighting, glass, or visibility components (lamps, wipers, and related systems).
Engine and cooling
2 campaigns · Years: 1989–1990, 1996These campaigns relate to engine or cooling components where failures can lead to stalling or overheating risk.
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Plymouth Voyager in NHTSA complaint data are Power train:automatic transmission, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Air bags.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 | 214 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start interlock switch, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys. |
| 1999 | 4 | 362 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Power train:automatic transmission, Engine and engine cooling:engine. |
| 1998 | 5 | 443 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Air bags, Engine and engine cooling:engine. |
| 1997 | 6 | 474 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Power train:automatic transmission, Vehicle speed control. |
| 1996 | 9 | 1111 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Power train:automatic transmission. |
| 1995 | 1 | 476 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Air bags, Air bags:frontal. |
| 1994 | 3 | 670 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Air bags, Air bags:frontal. |
| 1993 | 8 | 749 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Power train:automatic transmission, Seat belts:front:anchorage. |
| 1992 | 10 | 893 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Seat belts:front:anchorage, Power train:automatic transmission. |
| 1991 | 8 | 624 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Seat belts:front:anchorage, Power train:automatic transmission. |
| 1990 | 3 | 270 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock, Structure:body:door. |
| 1989 | 2 | 204 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock, Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate. |
| 1988 | 2 | 109 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock, Engine and engine cooling:engine, Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack. |
| 1987 | 0 | 99 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock, Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate, Seat belts:front:buckle assembly. |
| 1986 | 1 | 80 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock, Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate, Seats:front assembly:recliner. |
| 1985 | 3 | 38 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch, Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock, Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate. |
| 1984 | 3 | 23 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock, Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate, Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut. |
| 1983 | 1 | 7 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:buckle assembly, Power train, Power train:automatic transmission. |
| 1980 | 0 | 1 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum. |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
Recall Evidence by Year
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved: Fuel system , Seat belts and Service brakes
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⚠️ Important Safety Information
Recall Explained provides independent analysis of official NHTSA data. This site does not replace the official NHTSA VIN lookup and should not be treated as legal or safety advice for your specific vehicle.
For any safety concerns: Always check your VIN on the official NHTSA site and contact an authorized dealer.