1990 Plymouth VoyagerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 226 owner complaints about the 1990 Plymouth Voyager, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 3, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1990 Plymouth Voyager has problems

226 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
Structure575
Latches/locks/linkages467
Power train444
Engine and engine cooling222
Seat belts202
Service brakes, hydraulic193
Tires70
Visibility61
Equipment50
10 other systems275

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

3 recalls

1990 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 →

–no report yet

Foundation components: differential proportional valve

Recall 90V-145 · Aug 10, 1990 · 100 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN INCONSISTENT FRONT TO REAR BRAKEBALANCE WITH POTENTIAL FOR REAR BRAKE SKID UNDER HEAVY BRAKING CONDITIONS.

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

1990 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
6 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1990 Plymouth Voyager, and the recalls they led to.

  1. TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILUREEA91010 · closed Dec 31, 1991
    No recall
  2. LIFTGATE LATCHESEA94005 · closed Oct 25, 1995
    No recall
  3. SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILUREPE91026 · closed May 1, 1991
    Led to recall 91V-053
  4. REAR WIPER SWITCH/FIRESPE91062 · closed Jul 31, 1991
    No recall
  5. R/HTCHBCK HYDR.CYLIN.FAILSPE92027 · closed Jun 3, 1992
    No recall
  6. REAR SEAT ANCHORAGESPE95014 · closed Jul 7, 1995
    No recall
In owners' words

What Voyager owners report

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

RECALL STRUCTURE LIFTGATE; FX CAPRARA IN WATERTOWN NY., DOOR HELD SHUT BY BUNGIE CORD. BOTH APPOINTMENTS DENIED DUE TO PARTS, ON BACK ORDER 95I0010003. *AK
Complaint 985130 · Jun 3, 1996
REAR HATCH FAILS TO REMAIN UP WHEN LIFT DUE TO STRUTS WEAKENING. STRUTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED (3) TIMES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Complaint 964140 · Apr 21, 1995
SLIDING DOOR MAY COME OFF TRACK PREVENTING OPENING. PERSON HAS TO PULL DOOR FORWARD EVEN THOUGH ALREADY SHUT FROM INSIDE. TT
Complaint 963443 · Apr 6, 1995

Own a 1990 Voyager?

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