Model year record

1992 Plymouth Voyager recalls & problems

The 1992 Plymouth Voyager has 9 safety recalls and 701 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (176 complaints).

Recalls9safety recalls

Complaints701filed by owners

Crashes · fires29 · 12reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths24 · 1reported in complaints

Safety recalls

VisibilityJul 16, 1999

Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages

Recall 99V189000828,559 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE LEFT HAND WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT DRIVE ARM WAS NOT MECHANICALLY STAKED TO THE PIVOT SHAFT.
Risk: THIS COULD ALLOW THE DRIVE ARM TO DISENGAGE FROM THE SHAFT LEADING TO A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY WOULD BE IMPAIRED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT HAND SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT ASSEMBLY.

Seat beltsSep 9, 1997

Front › Buckle assembly

Recall 97V1480001,100,000 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS. COVERS ON THE SOLID STALK MOUNTED SEAT BELT BUCKLES CAN BECOME DISLODGED CAUSING THE RELEASE BUTTON TO STICK INSIDE THE COVER. THE BUCKLE WOULD THEN BE ONLY PARTIALLY LATCHED.
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COVER RETAINING CLIP TO THE STALK MOUNTED BUCKLE COVER TO PREVENT DISLOCATION OF THE BUCKLE COVER.

Seat beltsSep 9, 1997

Front › Anchorage

Recall 97V1490001,100,000 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS. THE CENTER REAR SEAT, RIGHT OUTBOARD SIDE, SAFETY BELT ANCHOR HOOK CAN BECOME UNATTACHED FROM THE BODY ANCHOR POSITION.
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ANCHOR HOOK RETAINING CLIP WITH A REVISED PROFILE CLIP AND A COVER PLATE.

StructureMay 16, 1997

Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut

Recall 97V079000436,000 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: THE BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE STRUT TO THE BODY AND THE REAR LIFTGATE CAN ACCUMULATE FATIGUE DAMAGE IF THREE FACTORS COMBINE. IF THE BOLT IS LOOSE, THE GAS STRUT IS OVER-PRESSURIZED, AND THE FREQUENCY OF OPENING AND CLOSING CYCLES IS HIGHER THAN FOR THE AVERAGE CUSTOMER, THE BOLT CAN FAIL.
Risk: PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR IF THE BOLTS BREAK ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO FALL SUDDENLY.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR LOOSE FASTENERS, IF THE FASTENERS ARE LOOSE, THE STRUT (AND INTEGRAL BOLTS) WILL BE REPLACED. IF THE BOLT SHOWS EVIDENCE OF TORQUE, THE BOLT WILL BE REMOVED, LARGER WASHERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING WASHER AND THE BOLT WILL BE REINSTALLED AND HAND TIGHTENED TO THE TARGET TORQUED.

SteeringNov 18, 1996

Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 96V229000675,000 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.
Risk: IF THE STEERING WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN, LOSS OF CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL FOR ARMATURE CRACKS IN THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT AREA. ANY STEERING WHEELS SHOWING CRACKS WILL BE REPLACED. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL HAVE A REINFORCEMENT PLATE INSTALLED TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION IN THE EVENT CRACKING OCCURS.

Service brakes, hydraulicJun 13, 1996

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Recall 96V099000321,000 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
Risk: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Fix: DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES IF NECESSARY. ALSO THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS WILL ALSO BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.

Fuel system, gasolineOct 14, 1992

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 92V1470003,000 vehicles

Problem: FUEL TANK FLANGES WERE NOT BENT AS REQUIRED TO ALLOW THE SPECIFIED CLEARANCE FOR THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAPS AND FUEL LINES AT THE TANK.
Risk: THE UNBENT FLANGES TO THE FUEL TANK WILL DAMAGE THEMOUNTING STRAPS AND/OR FUEL LINES. THE DAMAGED MOUNTING STRAPS MAY BREAK CAUSINGTHE TANK TO DROP AND THE DAMAGED FUEL LINE WILL LEAK FUEL. IN EITHER CASE A FIRECOULD RESULT IF THE SPILLED FUEL IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE.
Fix: REPAIR THE FLANGE BY BENDING TO THE CORRECT ANGLE; REPLACE DAMAGED FUEL LINES AND MOUNTING STRAPS.

SteeringFeb 14, 1992

Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 92V01500020,000 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
Risk: FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.
Fix: REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.

Service brakes, hydraulicOct 4, 1991

Pedals and linkages

Recall 91V170000360 vehicles

Problem: THE BRAKE PEDAL PAD ATTACHMENT TO THE PEDAL ARM MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE STRENGTH DUE TO MISLOCATION OF WELDS, AND COULD BREAK.
Risk: FAILURE OF THE PEDAL PAD TO PEDAL ARM ATTACHMENT RESULTSIN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Fix: REPLACE INADEQUATE BRAKE PEDALS WITH PROPERLY MANUFACTURED PEDALS.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

1992 Plymouth Voyager

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components	176	6	0	1	125,437 mi
Seat beltsFront › Anchorage; Front › Buckle assembly	174	3	2	4	—
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Manual transmission	95	1	1	1	35,673 mi
Engine and engine coolingEngine; Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys	86	2	5	0	100,000 mi
StructureBody › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut; Body › Door	81	2	1	9	106,193 mi
SteeringHydraulic power assist › Pump; Hydraulic power assist system	56	1	0	1	—
VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer; Glass, side/rear	52	0	0	1	—
Electrical systemIgnition; Alternator/generator/regulator	33	0	3	0	—
Air bagsFrontal; Frontal › Sensor/control module	27	15	0	11	—
Latches/locks/linkagesHatchback/liftgate › Lock; Doors › Latch	19	3	0	1	—
SeatsFront assembly › Recliner; Front assembly › Power adjust	18	3	0	4	—
Fuel system, gasolineFuel injection system; Delivery	16	1	3	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Service brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. THE BRAKE PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOORBOARD WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MOTOR PUMP ASSEMBLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) WAS PERFORMED AND THE LIFETIME WARRANTY FOR THE MOTOR PUMP ASSEMBLY EXPIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.
Mar 27, 2016 · 95,000 miles
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED NOR WAS THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
Dec 30, 2011 · 160,000 miles
Service brakes, hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 96V099000 (COMPONENT: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK) AND HAD REPAIRS PERFORMED BY THE DEALER. FOLLOWING REPAIRS, THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER ADVISED THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP MOTOR ASSEMBLY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 138,000.
Feb 20, 2010 · 138,000 miles
Engine and engine cooling
I HAVE A 1992 PLY VOYAGER. IN 2004 I HAD TO HAVE THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION CHANGED SINCE BOTH WERE DEFECTIVE. THE ENGINE WAS $4,251.25 AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS $2501. I HAVE THE RECEIPTS. *TR
Apr 13, 2004 · 100,000 miles
Service brakes, hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED A RECALL PERTAINING TO THE ABS IN HIS VEHICLE AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. HE WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WERE NOT WARRANTING THE REPAIR. IN 2003, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE REPAIR WAS MADE UNDER WARRANTY AT THAT TIME. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 11,800.
Jun 17, 2003 · 11,800 miles
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH UPHILL, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE FINALLY CAME TO A STOP 5 SECONDS LATER. THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS LEAKING FLUID. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 70,000. UPDATED 01-14-08. *KB THE ABS PUMP WAS REPLACED. UPDATED
Nov 17, 2007 · 70,000 miles
Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist
MY 1992 CHRYSLER VOYAGER HAS BENDIX 10 ABS BRAKES AND ONCE THE BRAKE BOOSTER WAS OUT. OUR LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALER MADE CERTAIN THAT THE BOOSTER PUMP WAS BURNED OUT. WHILE THE PUMP WAS ALREADY REPLACED IN 2000 THEY SAID THE WARRANTY COVERS ONLY 1 PUMP PER VEHICLE!! AS I KNOW RECALL 96V-99 (CHRYSLER RECALL #685) REFERS TO A LIFETIME WARRANTY (FOR BOOSTER ELECTRICAL PUMP). SHORT LIFE, ISN'T IT? *TR
Oct 26, 2007 · 290,785 miles
Unknown or other
1992 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER SE HAS PEELING PAINT. THE PEELING PAINT HAS CAUSED WINDSHIELD LOOSE AND HAS BECOME A SAFETY HAZARD (THEY'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO COME LOOSE IN A CRASH). THE MOST RECENT WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT HAS SHOWN RUST STARTING TO FORM AROUND THE PAINT. *NM
Jun 23, 2006 · 114,756 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERClosedLed to recall 99V189000
ALLEGED FAILURES OF WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEMS
EA97020 · opened Sep 30, 1997 · closed Jul 27, 1999
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILUREClosed
ALLEGED WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL WHILE IN USE
PE97013 · opened Apr 2, 1997 · closed Sep 30, 1997
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILUREClosed
CFAS PETITIONED THE AGENCY TO CONDUCT A DEFECT INVESTIGATION ON WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE ON 1989 AND LATER CHRYSLER MODELS WHICH SHOULD INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SPIRIT/ACCLAIM: DYNASTY/NEW YORKER/LANDAU; LANCE/LEBARON; SHADOW/SUNDANCE; CARAVAN/VOYAGER.HOWEVER, BASED ON ODI'S COMPLAINT RECORDS, ONLY CERTAIN MINIVANS WILL BE INVESTIGATED
DP97001 · opened Mar 12, 1997 · closed Apr 2, 1997
ALLEGED REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT FAILUREClosedLed to recall 97V079000
THE RETAINER BOLT OF THE REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT CYLINDERS MAY SHEAR RESULTING IN SUDDEN COLLAPSE OF THE REAR HATCH DOOR.
EA96027 · opened Oct 31, 1996 · closed May 16, 1997
ALLEGED REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT FAILUREClosedLed to recall 97V079000
THE RETAINER BOLT OF THE REAR LIFT GATE SUPPORT CYLINDERS MAY SHEER RESULTING IN THE SUDDEN COLLAPSE OF THE REAR HATCH DOOR.
PE96035 · opened May 6, 1996 · closed Oct 31, 1996
SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATIONClosed
There is no summary currently available
PE96008 · opened Jan 25, 1996 · closed Jun 28, 1996
STEERING WHEEL SEPARATIONClosedLed to recall 96V229000
AFTER AN EXTENSIVE INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS, CHRYSLER HAS IDENTIFIED THE DEFECT AS A FATIGUE FAILURE, ORIGINATION IN THE HEAT AFFECTED REGION OF THE PROJECTION WELDS OF THE STEERING WHEEL HUB TO STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE ATTACHMENT.THE HUB IS THE PORTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY THAT CONNECTS IT TO THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT AND IS ATTACHED TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY BY 4 WELDS.IF CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE HEAT AFFECTED REGION OF THE WELDS AND PROPAGATE THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE TO EACH OF THE WELDS, THE STEERING WHEEL CAN SEPARATE FROM THE HUB.THIS IS A SLOW PROGRESSIVE FAILURE WHICH NORMALLY OCCURS AT HIGH MILEAGE.IN SOME CASES COMPLAINANTS HAVE REPORTED A LOOSENESS OR WOBBLING OF THE STEERING WHEEL PRIOR TO SEPARATION.TO REMEDY THIS DEFECT, CHRYSLER WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEELS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES FOR CRACKS IN THE HUB AREA.IF ANY CRACKS ARE…
EA95029 · opened Sep 26, 1995 · closed Nov 13, 1996
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILSClosedLed to recall 96V099000
There is no summary currently available
EA94028 · opened Jul 29, 1994 · closed Jun 24, 1996
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILSClosed
There is no summary currently available
PE94024 · opened Mar 7, 1994 · closed Jul 29, 1994
LIFTGATE LATCHESClosed
LIFTGATE LATCHES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE FAILED IN LOW AND MODERATE SPEED IMPACTS RESULTING IN OCCUPANT EJECTIONS, INJURIES, AND FATALITIES.THERE ARE TWO FAILURE MODES ASSOCIATED WITH LATCH FAILURE: FORK BOLT-DETENT LEVER BYPASS, AND INERTIAL UNLATCHING.NHTSA ANALYSES OF CHRYSLER AND PEER MINIVANS TOOK THE FORM OF STATIC AND DYNAMIC CRASH TESTING, ENGINEERING EVALUATIONS, COMPLAINT AND FIELD ANALYSES, AND REAL WORLD DATA ANALYSES.A TECHNICAL REPORT DISCUSSING THESE ANALYSES CAN BE FOUND IN THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS TECHNICAL REPORT IN THE PUBLIC VIEWING FILE.CHRYSLER HAS ADVISED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LATCHES ON ALL THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THE CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN WILL CONSIST OF NOTIFICATION LETTERS TO ALL OWNERS; FREE REPLACEMENT OF ALL LATCHES WITH STRONGER, SAFER LATCHES REGARDLESS OF THE AGE OF THE MINIVANS; NATIONAL ADVERTISING TO PROMOTE CUSTOMER…
EA94005 · opened Jan 31, 1994 · closed Oct 25, 1995
REAR HATCH LATCH FAILUREClosed
There is no summary currently available
PE93084 · opened Sep 30, 1993 · closed Jan 31, 1994
REAR WINDOW SHATTERINGClosed
There is no summary currently available
EA92033 · opened Oct 9, 1992 · closed Apr 29, 1993
WINDOW SHATTERINGClosed
There is no summary currently available
PE92053 · opened Jun 8, 1992 · closed Oct 9, 1992
STEERING SHAFT SEPARATIONSClosedLed to recall 92V015000
There is no summary currently available
PE92004 · opened Jan 9, 1992 · closed Feb 26, 1992