1993 Plymouth Voyager: problems, recalls and reliability
10 recalls and 615 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (24% 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 615 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Driving down the road my van would not shift into gear unless I stepped on the gas peddle really hard, then every time I came to a stop it would do it again. It will start and go in gear now but it keeps doing the same thing. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 plymouth voyager. While driving 55 mph in the snow, the brakes failed. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and they discovered NHTSA campaign id number 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). Chrysler refused to acknowledge the recall and repair the vehicle. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact felt that the vehicle was very unsafe because the brakes could fail while driving. The current and failure mileages were 140,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Dec 2008
“1993 plymouth voyager had a tire blowout and lost control upon slowing also struck another vehicle. *nj one of the occupants in the vehicle was injured by glass. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0442-90)*jb letter updated 03/17/10*bf”Owner report · Tires · Jun 2008
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“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 plymouth voyager. The current and failure mileage were 122000. There was a safety recall on his vehicle ABS hydraulic control unit, and that the brakes, drums and those components associated with the safety recall have failed on his vehicle. The dealer stated that all of these things had been replaced on the vehicle before he purchased it and after purchasing the vehicle and taking it to another mechanic found that not to be true.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · May 2007
“Tl*- the contact complaineds because chris leith dodge failed to correct theb rake problem. The brakes failed to stop the vehicle properly, the vehicle came to a rolling stop while almost standing on the brake pedal after taking the vehicle to them on four separate occasions. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 2006
“I was driving in granite city about 1 1/2 hours from centralia my town when the ABS and emergency brake lights came on and my brake pedal got very stiff and I can barley stop. This has not gone away! I took the van to the mechanic and he said it was the brake (power brake booster and master cylinder) I have called auto stores to get the part but they tell me they cant even get the parts I need to get this fixed! I have to drive my van like this because I have no other vehicle and I have a husband and 3 children that I take to work and school every day. The mechanic told me the brakes can go completely out at any time and I will wreck!! What do I do?. *jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 2005
“Dt: the contact owns a 1993 plymouth voyager. While applying the brakes the vehicle would not stop and the vehicle would slide into the intersection. She was told by a mechanic that the problem was with the master cylinder. Initially the problem was intermittent, but now it happens all the time. The contact is unable to drive the vehicle because it is unsafe. The VIN is unavailable at the moment.*ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 2005
“Consumer's vehicle was hit at 35 mph on front driver's side. Upon impact, front air bags did not deploy. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 2004
“After the dealership replaced the ABS pump and motor as stated in the ABS recall 96v0999000 the parts didn't work. This occurred because the dealership failed to plug the relay in properly, which caused damage to the terminal. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Apr 2004
“While getting the ABS brakes repaired mechanic spotted that the axle assembly cracked. Manufacturer's recall ch8270 was issued on axle assembly for this make/model and year. But this vehicle was not included due to VIN. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2003
When filing, owners marked a crash in 46 of these complaints and injuries in 42 - 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.
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.
THE 15 INCH WHEELS HAVE MALFORMED LUG NUT SEAT CONFIGURATION WHICH CAUSES POOR NUT-TO-WHEEL CONTACT AND CENTERING OF THE WHEEL DURING INSTALLATION.
Remedy: THE ROAD AND SPARE WHEELS WITH THE MALFORMED LUG NUT SEAT CONFIGURATION WILL BE REPLACED.
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 Voyager reliable?
NHTSA has 615 owner complaints and 10 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 Plymouth Voyager. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (24% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1993 Plymouth Voyager problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 122,000 miles or less.
Does the 1993 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.