1992 Plymouth Grand Voyager: problems, recalls and reliability
8 recalls and 244 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is seat belts (25% of complaints); the 1990 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jul 1999
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 244 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 plymouth grand voyager. While driving various speeds, excessive force had to be applied to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The failure occurred without warning. Lodi chrysler jeep dodge ram (1255 beckman rd, lodi, ca) diagnosed that the ABS pump module assembly and brake actuator assembly failed. The parts were included in a lifetime chrysler customer satisfaction campaign number: 682; however, the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and refused to honor the campaign because they no longer manufactured the parts for the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 189,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Aug 2018
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 plymouth grand voyager. While driving at 35 mph, the contact attempted to use the brakes but the vehicle did not slow down. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership but no repairs were performed at the time of the complaint because the parts were no longer available. The contact referenced recall 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock) as she felt it was related to the failure. The current and failure mileages were 196,555.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Apr 2010
“My ABS light came on and a few days later my master cylinder failed resulting in no breaks. I was able to get to the side of the road for a tow. I have paid to get repairs completed. Chrysler tells me my car is not covered by recall. I dispute this. Recall # 96v099000. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 2007
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“Transmission is leaking from front pump seal and from what I have been told all of the caravan,voyager and town & country's do this because they were not designed correctly. *jb”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2007
“1992 dodge plymouth grand voyager le the steering wheel broke up under the van while I was driving,causing me to crash into some one else vehicle.*jb”Owner report · Steering · Feb 2006
“Tread separation in tire. The tire was a p205/17r15 with dot u9m0 lbx2701 f01l. The tire name was response rst touring 2000. The tire had 16000 miles and was on the vehicle 16 mar 2002 to 19 sep 2004. The tire was sold and installed by ntb, national tire & battery, stafford, tx. Owner deduced the separation after the defective tire was rotated to the rear of the vehicle and later noticed the bump from the tread separation. Ntb stated that the remaining 3 tires would also fail by tread separation. All four tires were replaced. None of the tires was replaced free of charge.”Owner report · Tires · Sep 2004
“While applying the brake the pedal went to the floor which caused a loss of braking power. The driver was able to control the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the dual function pressure system, pertaining to hydraulic assembly needed to be replaced. *la *nm”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Apr 2004
“ABS failed while I was driving. When I pushed on the brakes it felt like I was hititng a rock . Took forever to stop. Van is currently at mechanics. They said egular brakes fine will notify me monday what problem is with ABS.*ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Air · Feb 2004
“While the vehicle was idling consumer smelled a strong gasoline odor. Consumer opened the engine compartment, and observed gas dripping from the fuel rail. Vehicle was immediately parked, and the manufacturer was informed.*ak *nm”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Feb 2004
“The front seat recliner bracket has cracked causing a safety hazard. The front driver's side seat will not stay upright . *jb”Owner report · Seats · Jan 2004
When filing, owners marked a crash in 11 of these complaints and injuries in 20 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 8 campaigns
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS. THE CENTER REAR SEAT, RIGHT OUTBOARD SIDE, SAFETY BELT ANCHOR HOOK CAN BECOME UNATTACHED FROM THE BODY ANCHOR POSITION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ANCHOR HOOK RETAINING CLIP WITH A REVISED PROFILE CLIP AND A COVER PLATE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS. COVERS ON THE SOLID STALK MOUNTED SEAT BELT BUCKLES CAN BECOME DISLODGED CAUSING THE RELEASE BUTTON TO STICK INSIDE THE COVER. THE BUCKLE WOULD THEN BE ONLY PARTIALLY LATCHED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COVER RETAINING CLIP TO THE STALK MOUNTED BUCKLE COVER TO PREVENT DISLOCATION OF THE BUCKLE COVER.
THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL FOR ARMATURE CRACKS IN THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT AREA. ANY STEERING WHEELS SHOWING CRACKS WILL BE REPLACED. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL HAVE A REINFORCEMENT PLATE INSTALLED TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION IN THE EVENT CRACKING OCCURS.
THE BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE STRUT TO THE BODY AND THE REAR LIFTGATE CAN ACCUMULATE FATIGUE DAMAGE IF THREE FACTORS COMBINE. IF THE BOLT IS LOOSE, THE GAS STRUT IS OVER-PRESSURIZED, AND THE FREQUENCY OF OPENING AND CLOSING CYCLES IS HIGHER THAN FOR THE AVERAGE CUSTOMER, THE BOLT CAN FAIL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR LOOSE FASTENERS, IF THE FASTENERS ARE LOOSE, THE STRUT (AND INTEGRAL BOLTS) WILL BE REPLACED. IF THE BOLT SHOWS EVIDENCE OF TORQUE, THE BOLT WILL BE REMOVED, LARGER WASHERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING WASHER AND THE BOLT WILL BE REINSTALLED AND HAND TIGHTENED TO THE TARGET TORQUED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITHOUT REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES. CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY OF THE AFFECTED MINIVANS. IN A COLLISION, THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY COULD OPEN.
Remedy: CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES IN OCTOBER 1995.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITH REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES. CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY OF THE AFFECTED MINIVANS. IN A COLLISION, THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY COULD OPEN.
Remedy: CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES IN MARCH 1996.
THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES IF NECESSARY. ALSO THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS WILL ALSO BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE LEFT HAND WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT DRIVE ARM WAS NOT MECHANICALLY STAKED TO THE PIVOT SHAFT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT HAND SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT ASSEMBLY.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1992 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 1992 Plymouth Grand Voyager reliable?
NHTSA has 244 owner complaints and 8 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Plymouth Grand Voyager. The most complained-about area is seat belts (25% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1992 Plymouth Grand Voyager problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 140,000 miles or less.
Does the 1992 Plymouth Grand Voyager have open recalls?
8 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning seat belts:front:anchorage. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.