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1989 Plymouth VoyagerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 165 owner complaints about the 1989 Plymouth Voyager, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year34% below the Voyager median · #11 of 17 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints16545 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem43Latches/locks/linkages

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 20, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1989 Plymouth Voyager has problems

165 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
Latches/locks/linkages436
Power train324
Structure314
Engine and engine cooling174
Seat belts154
Seats96
Service brakes, hydraulic70
Electrical system64
Visibility52
9 other systems194

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

2 recalls

1989 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.

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 91V-053 · Apr 10, 1991 · 640,000 vehicles

Risk. FATIGUE FAILURE OF SAFETY BELTS IN A SUDDEN STOP ORACCIDENT CONDITION RESULTS IN INCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO SEAT OCCUPANT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1989 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
10 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1989 Plymouth Voyager, and the recalls they led to.

  1. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILUREDP98003 · closed Apr 10, 1998
    No recall
  2. UNDERDASH FIRESEA90011 · closed Feb 28, 1991
    No recall
  3. TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILUREEA91010 · closed Dec 31, 1991
    No recall
  4. LIFTGATE LATCHESEA94005 · closed Oct 25, 1995
    No recall
  5. TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTINGPE89036 · closed Jan 31, 1989
    No recall
  6. UNDERDASH FIRESPE89170 · closed Feb 23, 1990
    No recall
  7. REAR SEAT STRUCTURE FAILSPE90079 · closed Oct 2, 1990
    No recall
  8. SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILUREPE91026 · closed May 1, 1991
    Led to recall 91V-053
  9. REAR WIPER SWITCH/FIRESPE91062 · closed Jul 31, 1991
    No recall
  10. R/HTCHBCK HYDR.CYLIN.FAILSPE92027 · closed Jun 3, 1992
    No recall
In owners' words

What Voyager owners report

Recent latches/locks/linkages complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CHRYSLER HAS NOT REPLACED THE REAR LATCH, CONTACTED MFG AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD HAVE THE PARTS IN THE SUMMER, CHRYSLER HAS TAKEN TOO LONG TO CORRECT PROBLEM.AK *JB
Complaint 981223 · Mar 26, 1996
HATCHBACK LATCH/LOCKS; OWNER HAS BEEN TRYING FOR MONTHS TO GET LATCHES REPLACED. MANUFACTURER SAY BETWEEN NOW 2/12/96 AND JUNE 1996. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
Complaint 979069 · Feb 12, 1996
CHRYSLER HAS TOLD OWNERS THAT AREA DEALER WILL CONTACT THEM TO REPLACE LITF GATE LATCH. OWNERS HAVE SPOKEN W/MANUFACTURER EVERY (3) MONTHS AFTER NOTICE. TT
Complaint 978950 · Feb 9, 1996

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