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1994 Plymouth VoyagerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 529 owner complaints about the 1994 Plymouth Voyager, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution2.0× the Voyager median · #4 of 17 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints529112 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage136kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 8, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Plymouth Voyager has problems

529 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
Air bags9040
Power train853
Engine and engine cooling622
Structure514
Service brakes, hydraulic517
Electrical system444
Visibility381
Latches/locks/linkages376
Seat belts263
15 other systems13014

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

3 recalls

1994 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 →

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

1994 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

1994 Plymouth Voyager safety ratings

1994 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
8 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1994 Plymouth Voyager, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STEERING COLUMN SEPARATIONDP03002 · closed Jul 22, 2003
    No recall
  2. DEFECTIVE AIR BAG CRASH SENSORDP96014 · still open
    Open
  3. LIFTGATE LATCHESEA94005 · closed Oct 25, 1995
    No recall
  4. INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTSEA98006 · closed May 24, 1999
    Led to recall 99V-113
  5. SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATIONPE96008 · closed Jun 28, 1996
    No recall
  6. INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTSPE97046 · closed Feb 27, 1998
    No recall
  7. AIR BAG CIRCUIT/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTORPE97049 · closed Mar 17, 1998
    No recall
  8. STEERING WHEEL SEPARATIONRQ00011 · closed Apr 1, 2002
    Led to recall 00V-305
In owners' words

What Voyager owners report

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

NAR 06/19/2003. *MR THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE CAR WAS OCCUPIED WITH TWO AIRBAGS AND AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT NONE OF THE AIRBAGS WORKED. *CB *JB
Complaint 10024461 · Jun 17, 2003
CONSUMER HAVE REMAINED TO EXPERIENCE THE SAME PROBLEMS AFTER THE RECALL ON WINDSHIELD WIPER WIRING WAS PERFORMED. TS THE CONSUMER HAD CHANGED THE FUSE ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS BEFORE THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON THE AIR BAG(S) AND THE REAR WIPER SYSTEM. THE RECALL WAS FOR THE WIRING SYSTEM. SCC
Complaint 10004581 · Jan 24, 2003
THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND COULD BE INOPERATIVE IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS. CONSUMER ADDED THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD COME ON WHEN THE REAR WIPER WAS ACTIVATED. DEALERSHIP FOUND AIR BAG MODULE HAD SHORTED OUT AND BLEW THE REAR WIPER FUSE. *TT *JB
Complaint 8022159 · Nov 5, 2002 · 136,410 miles

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