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1985 Plymouth VoyagerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 31 owner complaints about the 1985 Plymouth Voyager, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years86% below the Voyager median · #16 of 17 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints3111 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem8Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 21, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1985 Plymouth Voyager has problems

31 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure83
Latches/locks/linkages82
Engine and engine cooling41
Electrical system32
Suspension30
Seat belts20
Equipment20
Parking brake20
Seats11
2 other systems20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1985 Plymouth Voyager recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Plymouth.

Best & worst years

1985 vs. every other Voyager year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Voyager median. How we score

'78'80'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
9 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1985 Plymouth Voyager, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ENGINE FIREDP87008 · closed Jan 5, 1987
    No recall
  2. UNDERDASH FIRESEA90011 · closed Feb 28, 1991
    No recall
  3. SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILSEA90030 · closed Sep 24, 1990
    No recall
  4. TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILUREEA91010 · closed Dec 31, 1991
    No recall
  5. LIFTGATE LATCHESEA94005 · closed Oct 25, 1995
    No recall
  6. FRNT COIL SPRNG FRACTUREPE88080 · closed Apr 5, 1989
    No recall
  7. BROKEN DRIVERS SEATPE88095 · closed Feb 15, 1989
    No recall
  8. UNDERDASH FIRESPE89170 · closed Feb 23, 1990
    No recall
  9. SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILUREPE90030 · closed May 31, 1990
    No recall
In owners' words

What Voyager owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

REAR HATCH FAILS TO HOLD UP POSITION. OWNER IDENTIFIES, WHEN COLD WEATHER SHOCKS PERFORM ERRATIC. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Complaint 963325 · Apr 5, 1995

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