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1997 Plymouth VoyagerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 346 owner complaints about the 1997 Plymouth Voyager, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.1× the Voyager median · #7 of 17 years by complaints
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints34643 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage90kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 1, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Plymouth Voyager has problems

346 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 bags648
Engine and engine cooling5611
Power train552
Electrical system445
Fuel system, gasoline344
Vehicle speed control302
Service brakes, hydraulic292
Visibility191
Exterior lighting170
15 other systems9610

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

6 recalls

1997 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

Air bags: frontal

Recall 02V-293 · Nov 7, 2002 · 1,500,521 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION WILL MANIFEST ITSELF THROUGH ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP, AND COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A DRIVER'S AIR BAG OPEN CIRCUIT, IF THE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Seat belts: rear/other

Recall 02V-076 · Mar 8, 2002 · 545,311 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Recall 00V-268 · Sep 13, 2000 · 1,163,000 vehicles

Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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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

1997 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

1997 Plymouth Voyager safety ratings

1997 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
7 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1997 Plymouth Voyager, and the recalls they led to.

  1. AIR BAG CLOCKSPRINGEA01007 · closed Nov 22, 2002
    Led to recall 02V-293
  2. INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT BELT LOCKUPEA97003 · closed Aug 19, 1998
    Led to recall 97I001000
  3. POST COLLISION FUEL SYSTEMEA99013 · closed Aug 10, 2001
    No recall
  4. REAR SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONPE02004 · closed Mar 11, 2002
    Led to recall 02V-076
  5. POST-COLLISION FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITYPE99010 · closed Jun 11, 1999
    No recall
  6. DC MINIVAN FUEL INJECTOR RAIL LEAKRQ00008 · closed Mar 18, 2002
    Led to recall 00V-268
  7. INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT BELT LOCKUPSQ96016 · closed Feb 4, 1997
    No recall
In owners' words

What Voyager owners report

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

RECALL NOTICE FOR CLOCKSPRING ON A 1997 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER. *NJ THE CONSUMER HAD THE RECALL WORK DONE PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE NOTICE. RECALL 02V293000
Complaint 10273369 · Jun 4, 2009
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 1997 VOYAGER UP A GRAVEL DRIVEWAY ABOUT 5-10 MPH. BOTH THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO COLLISION OF ANY KIND. MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER BOTH SUFFERED BRUISING AND FACIAL ABRASIONS FROM THE AIR BAGS. IT IS NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE…
Complaint 10147872 · Jan 16, 2006 · 178,000 miles
CONSUMER STATED THAT AIR BAGS AND HORN DID NOT WORK. SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC, AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE AIR BAGS. BUT, CONSUMER DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE. ALSO, REAR VIEW MIRROR DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. *AK
Complaint 10074165 · May 24, 2004

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