1993 Plymouth Grand Voyager: problems, recalls and reliability
9 recalls and 254 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (28% of complaints); the 1995 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2000
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 254 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Fuel rail leak at the crossover pipe, getting fuel on valve covers, and close to exhaust manifold. Fuel leak will not stop. Contacted chrysler dealership, no known fix available. Fuel rail discontinued, no parts available. No known recall available. Potential fire hazard!!”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Dec 2018
“ABS hydraulic accuator pump failed again. Was repaired for free in 1999. I paid for the accumalotor, which fails due to the leaky brake pump. Chrysler is delaying or denying repair on lifetime warranty due to recall.”Owner report · Service Brakes · May 2015
“Brakes have no power assist due to ABS pump failure, as diagnosed by putnam chrysler on 3/29/13. Dealer contacted chrysler regarding recall 685. Part was said to be on back order. Owner has contacted chrysler and dealer numerous times to no avail. Latest report (11/7/13) from chrysler is that the part was sent to dealer and message left for owner at some unrecognized phone number. Latest report from dealer, also 11/7/13, is that repair has already been done, which is not correct. Dealer rep was to research and call owner back. No call back. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes · Mar 2013
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“Dt*: the contact stated while depressing the brake pedal at various speeds, there was an increased stopping distance. The vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined the dual function pressure switch needed to be replaced. The consumer was told the dual pressure switch was apart of the ABS and was not covered under any recall. The consumer was told that the pressure switch failed because the ABS/pump motor had failed so many times. Updated 12/01/06. *jb the stated the ABS module had been replaced 5 times”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2006
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 plymouth grand voyager. While driving in reverse at 5 mph, the brake pedal would not depress, despite using extreme force. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent, however, the ABS light remained illuminated. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle as having antilock brake failure. The dealer stated that her VIN was not included in NHTSA recall number 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage was 155,000 and failure mileage was 120,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Feb 2006
“4th 1993 plymouth grand voyager se transmission. No warning before complete transmission failure. Has 1st gear to about 15 mph and then slips out of gear. No reverse no nothing. Van is sitting in my garage while I decide what to do with this giant boat anchor. *jb”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2005
“While driving the vehicle at any speed and applying the brakes, the brake pedal went to the floor with no brake at all resulting in an extended stopping distance. As a result, consumer was involved in a front end collision. Dealership has been notified. Please provide further information notified. *la”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 2004
“I have a 1993 plymouth grand voyager. The ABS pump and motor were replaced (under warranty) with a re-manufactured unit on 11/05/01 when the vehicle mileage was 104,691. The pump just failed again, and was replaced with another re-manufactured unit. The vehicle mileage is now 115,381. I am concerned that chrysler is install poor quality repair parts under the warranty. *la”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 2003
“Two complete ABS brake failures within 3 weeks. Continuous ABS brake problems over the life of the vehicle. Recall completed. Problems persist.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Air · Aug 2003
“Total ABS failure twice within three week period. Dealer replaced pump motor under recall warranty for first failure, diagnosed dual function pressure switch for second failure. Dealer and manufacturer refuses to warrant pressure switch as part of ABS. Pressure switch has been replaced at 40,400 miles on 3/25/97, replaced again at 68,327 miles on 5/29/01. Current instance is third failure of switch. On going ABS failures over life of car.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 2003
When filing, owners marked a crash in 12 of these complaints and injuries in 14 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 9 campaigns
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. 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: 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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH 2-SPOKE LUXURY WHEELS MANUFACTURED JULY 1992 THROUGH JUNE 1993; OR EQUIPPED WITH 4-SPOKE SPORT WHEELS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1992 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1993. 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 CRACKS AND ANY WHEELS WITH CRACKS WILL BE REPLACED. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL HAVE A REINFORCEMENT PLATE INSTALLED TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION IN THE EVENT CRACKING OCCURS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE WIRING THAT INITIATES THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD ELECTRICALLY SHORT CIRCUIT TO GROUND. A SHORT CIRCUIT TO GROUND THAT EXISTS IMMEDIATELY AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "ON" OR "START" POSITION CAN CAUSE THE AIR BAG(S) TO INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTIC CHECK. ANY SHORT CIRCUITS IDENTIFIED IN EITHER THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INITIATOR WIRE CIRCUIT WILL BE REPAIRED.
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 WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS DURING DECEMBER 1995.
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 BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1995.
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 1993 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1993 Plymouth Grand Voyager reliable?
NHTSA has 254 owner complaints and 9 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 Plymouth Grand Voyager. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (28% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1993 Plymouth Grand Voyager problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 126,750 miles or less.
Does the 1993 Plymouth Grand Voyager have open recalls?
9 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge and attachments. 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.