1991 Plymouth Voyager: problems, recalls and reliability
10 recalls and 520 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (26% of complaints); the 1990 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Sep 1999
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 520 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1991 plymouth voyager. The contact stated while driving at unknown speeds, the anti-lock braking system warning light illuminated on the dashboard. The dealer advised the ABS system was defective and would need to be replaced, the repair was performed on the vehicle, however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer advised they would contact the dealer but would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Mar 2010
“Brake failure 1991 plymouth van ABS system failure pumps brake fluid out top fill caps while parked & runs battery down to dead also hard pedal at any time fails to stop ABS system was repaired or replaced about 1999 dash warning go on & off at any time been dealer shop 4 weeks dispute lifetime warranty for recall. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 2008
“Dt*: the contact stated the brakes do not work properly. While applying pressure the pedal felt spongy and must be pumped several times before the vehicle will stop. An NHTSA recall, # 96v099000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership would not offer a second repair without charge under the recall.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 2006
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“Vehicle died. Attempt to restart failed. Fire burst from under hood. Entire vehicle, inside and out, became engulfed in flames. Totally burned inside and out. Father able to get three small children out of vehicle without injuries. Ranger stated that fire started under dash.”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2005
“Clock spring on steering column failed internally, causing steering wheel to lock up. This was during left turn. After rocking steering wheel back and forth, it would turn again with normal input forces, however the horn, cruise, and airbag are not operational after this incident. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 2004
“It would be hard for the consumer the close the front doors. T dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak”Owner report · Structure · Feb 2004
“Vehicle has been a source of numerous never seen before and unresolved problems especially due to the fact that it is presently located in provence (france) where parts and labor are very hard to come by.....”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Oct 2003
“Headlights go out while driving. This reduces the consumer's visibility. When this occurs the headlights lever has to be held in the on position for the headlights to function. Dealership replaced the entire headlight assembly, but problem recurred. This happened because the headlight switch shorted out.*ak”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jun 2003
“This transmission has now failed twice, once at 46000 and new at 67000. I have read that there are a lot of problems with this on all their vans, they should be made to make some kind of recall or someone should start a class action suit against them for faulty problems. Dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/2002 cut-over-to artemis........7707660. *ak *jb”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2002
“Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the passenger side door would open causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified. Ts”Owner report · Structure · Nov 2002
When filing, owners marked a crash in 26 of these complaints and injuries in 28 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 10 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.
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 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE MAY LEAK OR DETACH AT ITS CRIMPED END FITTING RESULTING IN THE DISCHARGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.
Remedy: REPLACE THE ABS HIGH PRESSURE HOSE WITH A HOSE OF DIFFERENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION.
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.
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.
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE PUMP MAY BE POROUS WHICH WILL RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.
Remedy: REPLACE THE ABS HIGH PRESSURE PUMP AND HIGH PRESSURE HOSE IF THE LAST SIX DIGITS OF THE BAR CODE LABEL ON THE PUMP ARE BETWEEN 052300 AND 059262.
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 1991 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 1991 Plymouth Voyager reliable?
NHTSA has 520 owner complaints and 10 recall campaigns on record for the 1991 Plymouth Voyager. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (26% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1991 Plymouth Voyager problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 130,000 miles or less.
Does the 1991 Plymouth Voyager have open recalls?
10 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.