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1993 Plymouth VoyagerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 615 owner complaints about the 1993 Plymouth Voyager, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 8 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution2.0× the Voyager median · #3 of 17 years by complaints
Safety recalls8Free fix at dealersOwner complaints61577 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage140kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 14, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Plymouth Voyager has problems

615 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, hydraulic16513
Power train862
Seat belts838
Steering544
Engine and engine cooling543
Structure536
Electrical system385
Visibility361
Latches/locks/linkages315
13 other systems10521

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

8 recalls

1993 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

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 00V-305 · Oct 12, 2000 · 679,000 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

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 →

Show 4 more recalls
–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 →

–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

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 93V-098 · Jun 4, 1993 · 600 vehicles

Risk. POOR NUT-TO-WHEEL CONTACT DURING INSTALLATION CAN LEAD TOPOSSIBLE LOSS OF A WHEEL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

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

1993 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
NHTSA crash tests

1993 Plymouth Voyager safety ratings

1993 Plymouth Voyager in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
12 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1993 Plymouth Voyager, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STEERING COLUMN SEPARATIONDP03002 · closed Jul 22, 2003
    No recall
  2. WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILUREDP97001 · closed Apr 2, 1997
    No recall
  3. LIFTGATE LATCHESEA94005 · closed Oct 25, 1995
    No recall
  4. ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILSEA94028 · closed Jun 24, 1996
    Led to recall 96V-099
  5. ALLEGED REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT FAILUREEA96027 · closed May 16, 1997
    Led to recall 97V-079
  6. FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPEREA97020 · closed Jul 27, 1999
    Led to recall 99V-189
  7. ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILSPE94024 · closed Jul 29, 1994
    No recall
  8. SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATIONPE96008 · closed Jun 28, 1996
    No recall
  9. ALLEGED REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT FAILUREPE96035 · closed Oct 31, 1996
    Led to recall 97V-079
  10. WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILUREPE97013 · closed Sep 30, 1997
    No recall
  11. STEERING WHEEL SEPARATIONRQ00011 · closed Apr 1, 2002
    Led to recall 00V-305
  12. 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 1993 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK) REPAIRS. TEN MONTHS AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE MADE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED ON…
Complaint 10389725 · Mar 10, 2011 · 180,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH IN THE SNOW, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND THEY DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK). CHRYSLER REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALL AND REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE…
Complaint 10251415 · Dec 10, 2008 · 140,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 122000. THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL ON HIS VEHICLE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT, AND THAT THE BRAKES, DRUMS AND THOSE COMPONENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SAFETY RECALL HAVE FAILED ON HIS VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT ALL OF…
Complaint 10191367 · May 21, 2007 · 122,000 miles

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