Model year record

1994 PLYMOUTH Grand Voyager

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 247 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V305000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
679,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-10-12
Owners notified
2000-11-06

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IF THE STEERING WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN, LOSS OF CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V213000

Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments

Component
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,318,189
Reported to NHTSA
1999-09-02
Owners notified
1999-08-30

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR IF THE BOLTS BREAK ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO FALL SUDDENLY.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V113000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
736,824
Reported to NHTSA
1999-05-06
Owners notified
1999-08-02

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN INJURE A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V215000

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Component
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
90
Reported to NHTSA
1993-12-14
Owners notified
1994-01-27

Defect description

WHEELS WITH MISFORMED LUG NUT SEATS WERE INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES. THIS CAUSES REDUCED NUT TO WHEEL CONTACT AREA AND LIMITS THE WHEEL SELF-CENTERING CAPABILITY DURING INSTALLATION. THIS RESULTS IN LOSS OF WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE RETENTION.

Safety risk

LOSS OF LUG NUT TORQUE RETENTION MAY LEAD TO WHEEL LUGFAILURE WHICH MAY CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION AND AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

INSPECT THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY PLANT CODE; REPLACE WHEELS KNOWN TO HAVE THE PROBLEM AND INSTALL NEW LUG NUTS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission44
Air bags1869,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner12
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip11
Structure: body: door10
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline8
Unknown or other7
Air bags: frontal6155,975 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments6200,000 mi
Electrical system569,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly5
Engine and engine cooling: engine4
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch4105,752 mi
Power train: axle assembly4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor4
Visibility: windshield4
Seat belts: front: anchorage3
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly3
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut3
Tires3
Vehicle speed control3196,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor3
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module270,167 mi
Electrical system: ignition2
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2
Exterior lighting: headlights2
Interior lighting2105,752 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch2
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter2
Power train: driveline: differential unit2
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2
Seats2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2
Steering2
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump2
Structure: body2
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments2
Suspension2
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages268,000 mi
Child seat1
Child seat: harness buckle: infant1
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Engine and engine cooling1200,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan180,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1180,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel system, other1
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1
Power train1
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
Power train: axle assembly: banjo housing1
Power train: manual transmission1
Seat belts1
Seat belts: front1155,975 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Steering: linkages1
Steering: rack and pinion1
Steering: rack and pinion: rack1
Structure: body: hood1
Structure: body: tailgate1
Structure: frame and members1
Suspension: front1
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar1
Suspension: rear1133,900 mi
Suspension: rear: axle: spindle1110,000 mi
Tires: sidewall1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Wheels: rim1

The 1993 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1995 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.