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1991 Plymouth VoyagerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 520 owner complaints about the 1991 Plymouth Voyager, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 8 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.6× the Voyager median · #5 of 17 years by complaints
Safety recalls8Free fix at dealersOwner complaints52051 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage94kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 13, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Plymouth Voyager has problems

520 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
Service brakes, hydraulic1444
Seat belts1025
Structure706
Power train492
Engine and engine cooling351
Visibility292
Steering271
Fuel system, gasoline221
Latches/locks/linkages211
14 other systems8214

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

8 recalls

1991 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

Hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments

Recall 99V-213 · Sep 2, 1999 · 1,318,189 vehicles

Risk. PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR IF THE BOLTS BREAK ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO FALL SUDDENLY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Windshield wiper/washer: linkages

Recall 99V-189 · Jul 16, 1999 · 828,559 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD ALLOW THE DRIVE ARM TO DISENGAGE FROM THE SHAFT LEADING TO A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 97V-148 · Sep 9, 1997 · 1,100,000 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: anchorage

Recall 97V-149 · Sep 9, 1997 · 1,100,000 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 4 more recalls
–no report yet

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 96V-229 · Nov 18, 1996 · 675,000 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Recall 96V-099 · Jun 13, 1996 · 321,000 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 92V-030 · Mar 10, 1992 · 10,492 vehicles

Risk. FLUID LEAKAGE EVENTUALLY CAUSES THE LOSS OF BOTH THEANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND HYDRAULIC ASSIST FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM, RESULTING ININCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF BRAKE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 91V-191 · Nov 1, 1991 · 80,000 vehicles

Risk. FLUID DISCHARGE EVENTUALLY CAUSES THE LOSS OF BOTH THEANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND HYDRAULIC ASSIST FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM, RESULTING ININCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF…

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

1991 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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  • Caution
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14 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1991 Plymouth Voyager, and the recalls they led to.

  1. LIFTGATE LATCHESEA94005 · closed Oct 25, 1995
    No recall
  2. ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILSEA94028 · closed Jun 24, 1996
    Led to recall 96V-099
  3. STEERING WHEEL SEPARATIONEA95029 · closed Nov 13, 1996
    Led to recall 96V-229
  4. INCONSISTENT SAFETY BELT BUCKLEEA96016 · closed Dec 17, 1997
    Led to recall 97V-148
  5. ALLEGED REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT FAILUREEA96027 · closed May 16, 1997
    Led to recall 97V-079
  6. ABS CONTROL FAILUREPE91093 · closed Oct 23, 1991
    No recall
  7. BRAKING PERFORMANCE LOSSPE91094 · closed Nov 26, 1991
    Led to recall 92V-030
  8. SAFETY BLT ANCHORAGE BRKSPE92028 · closed Jul 20, 1992
    No recall
  9. WINDOW SHATTERINGPE92053 · closed Oct 9, 1992
    No recall
  10. MELTED THROTTLE CABLESPE93056 · closed Sep 14, 1993
    No recall
  11. ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILSPE94024 · closed Jul 29, 1994
    No recall
  12. SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATIONPE96008 · closed Jun 28, 1996
    No recall
  13. ALLEGED REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT FAILUREPE96035 · closed Oct 31, 1996
    Led to recall 97V-079
  14. REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORTRQ99004 · still open
    Led to recall 97V-079
In owners' words

What Voyager owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE DEALER ADVISED THE ABS SYSTEM WAS DEFECTIVE AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED, THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER,…
Complaint 10334598 · Jun 4, 2010 · 79,000 miles
BRAKE FAILURE 1991 PLYMOUTH VAN ABS SYSTEM FAILURE PUMPS BRAKE FLUID OUT TOP FILL CAPS WHILE PARKED & RUNS BATTERY DOWN TO DEAD ALSO HARD PEDAL AT ANY TIME FAILS TO STOP ABS SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED OR REPLACED ABOUT 1999 DASH WARNING GO ON & OFF AT ANY TIME BEEN DEALER SHOP 4 WEEKS DISPUTE LIFETIME…
Complaint 10236467 · Jul 30, 2008 · 179,000 miles
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKES DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. WHILE APPLYING PRESSURE THE PEDAL FELT SPONGY AND MUST BE PUMPED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE VEHICLE WILL STOP. AN NHTSA RECALL, # 96V099000 WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE CONCERNING, THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK HOWEVER, THE RECALL DID…
Complaint 10159700 · Jun 13, 2006 · 73,000 miles

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