1990 Plymouth Voyager: problems, recalls and reliability
6 recalls and 226 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is structure (24% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2008
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 226 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Vehicle was parked in off position for 15 minutes. Upon returning to vehicle, vehicle engine compartment was on fire. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2001
“Major tire separation - tread came right off at 20 mph! Defectifve tire - still have it!*ak (dot number: 413 022566 tiresize: p205/70r)”Owner report · Tires · May 2001
“This will be our 6th transmission. Replacement only this time chrysler refuses to provide a warranty for replacement transmission. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2001
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“While driving about 70 mph right rear tire had a blowout, and a tread separation . But, consumer kept control of vehicle. Cooper tire, p205/70sr15. *ak”Owner report · Tires · Aug 2000
“The left front tire disengaged when the lug-nuts broke off the wheel, striking another vehicle. (ohio traffic crash report) *mjs”Owner report · Wheels · Jul 2000
“Vehicle was parked for about 15 minutes. After being cut off, vehicle caught on fire under the hood. Consumer called the dealer, and they were denying that recall 89v237000 affected this vehicle. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2000
“While driving with out warning transmission system malfunctioned, causing vehicle to come out of gear which may have caused a crash. Previously, transmission was replaced. At 20,000 miles needs to be replaced again. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Feb 2000
“Liftate cylinders gave way while being up & driver was removing sculptures from rear of vehicle. Hatch slammed down on owner without prior warning. Vehcle was taken to dealer & mechanic found no recalls on vehicle. *ak”Owner report · Structure · Jan 2000
“Unloading the vehicle and liftgate support collasped into the frame of the vehicle. Contacted dealer, vehicle was not under warranty. *ak”Owner report · Structure · Sep 1999
“Vehicle fire due to possible transmission failure, prior to incident transmission was experiencing slippage. (ohio traffic crash report). Mjs”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 1999
When filing, owners marked a crash in 16 of these complaints and injuries in 14 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 6 campaigns
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 STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS DURING 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 JUNE 1996.
THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.
Remedy: REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.
INCORRECT SCREWS MAY HAVE BEEN USED IN INSTALLING THE LOAD SENSING BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE TO ITS BRACKET CAUSING THE CLAMPING LOAD TO BE LESS THAN INTENDED.
Remedy: REPLACE PROPORTIONING VALVE TO BRACKET SCREWS WITH PROPER LENGTH SCREWS.
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
Remedy: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
INBOARD FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY STRAPS CAN SUFFER FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE STRAP NEAR ITS ANCHOR POSITION.
Remedy: REPLACE FATIGUED STRAPS OR RETROFIT STRAPS WITH A REINFORCEMENT PLATE AND REMOVAL OF AN ANTIROTATION TAB TO PREVENT FATIGUE FAILURE.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1990 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1990 Plymouth Voyager reliable?
NHTSA has 226 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns on record for the 1990 Plymouth Voyager. The most complained-about area is structure (24% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1990 Plymouth Voyager problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 70,000 miles or less.
Does the 1990 Plymouth Voyager have open recalls?
6 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock. 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.