Model year record

1998 PLYMOUTH Grand Voyager

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 378 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V480000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
955,344
Reported to NHTSA
2004-10-06
Owners notified
2004-10-12

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY BECOME DISABLED DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE CLOCKSPRING, WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE HUB OF THE STEERING WHEEL.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION WILL MANIFEST ITSELF THROUGH ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP, AND COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A DRIVER'S AIR BAG OPEN CIRCUIT, IF THE PART IS NOT REPLACED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY ON ALL COVERED VEHICLES WITH 70,000 MILES OR LESS. FOR THOSE VEHICLES WITH MORE THAN 70,000 MILES, DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL OFFER AN EXTENDED LIFETIME WARRANTY UNDER WHICH IT WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING AT NO CHARGE IF IT FAILS. DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL ALSO REIMBURSE OWNERS WHO HAVE PAID TO HAVE THE CLOCKSPRING REPLACED ON THEIR VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V293000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,500,521
Reported to NHTSA
2002-11-07
Owners notified
2002-11-18

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN WOUND INCORRECTLY DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION WILL MANIFEST ITSELF THROUGH ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP, AND COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A DRIVER'S AIR BAG OPEN CIRCUIT, IF THE PART IS NOT REPLACED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY ON ALL VEHICLES WITH 70,000 MILES OR LESS. AN EXTENDED LIFETIME WARRANTY WILL ALSO BE PLACED ON THIS COMPONENT FOR ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE. DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL ALSO REIMBURSE OWNERS WHO HAVE PAID TO HAVE THE CLOCKSPRING REPLACED ON THEIR VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 18, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V268000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,163,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-09-13
Owners notified
2002-01-25

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS BUILT WITH 3.3L AND 3.8L ENGINES HAVE FUEL RAILS WITH NITROLE RUBBER O-RING SEALS THAT CAN DEGRADE OVER TIME. FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE UNDERHOOD FUEL INJECTION FUEL RAIL COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF A VEHICLE FIRE.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SEAL ON THE VEHICLE FUEL RAILS TO PREVENT EXTERNAL LEAKAGE OF FUEL FROM THE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER TUBE, SHOULD THE EXISTING O-RINGS CONTINUE TO DEGRADE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2002. DUE TO THE LARGE QUANTITY OF VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN, THE OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE PHASED OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RINGS, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V231000

Child seat

Component
Child seat
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
900
Reported to NHTSA
1997-12-15
Owners notified
1998-02-09

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS. THE SHOULDER HARNESS RESTRAINT WEBBING WAS INCORRECTLY ROUTED AROUND THE METAL REINFORCEMENT BAR ON THESE SEATS.

Safety risk

THE CHILD SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROUTING OF THE SHOULDER BELT WEBBING AND ANY FOUND INCORRECT WILL BE PROPERLY ROUTED.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission3058,000 mi
Air bags2976,985 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline25
Electrical system21108,000 mi
Electrical system: horn14100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1468,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1478,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1383,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1185,000 mi
Vehicle speed control11
Air bags: frontal9100,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner749,000 mi
Suspension: front664,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer665,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood5
Power train558,000 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut579,964 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control576,985 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module439,700 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash4131,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system489,525 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder4
Steering4140,000 mi
Structure: body4113,850 mi
Unknown or other450,000 mi
Child seat3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel3
Engine3180,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan393,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch3
Seat belts3
Seats: front assembly: recliner3
Service brakes, hydraulic3111,730 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components370,568 mi
Structure3113,850 mi
Structure: frame and members392,356 mi
Electrical system: ignition2
Electrical system: ignition: module2
Electrical system: starter assembly254,000 mi
Exterior lighting275,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights275,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices240,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline2
Fuel/propulsion system2241,338 mi
Latches/locks/linkages2
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines2
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift2
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump2
Suspension298,403 mi
Suspension: rear2
Visibility21,200 mi
Air bags: side/window1
Child seat: retractor1
Child seat: tether: strap/webbing1
Electrical system: ignition: switch1130,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly: solenoid188,862 mi
Electrical system: wiring164,100 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1151,467 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Equipment: mechanical: slide-in camper1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch149,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Fuel system, other1
Interior lighting1
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seat belts: integrated child seat1
Seats1100,000 mi
Service brakes1120,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light138,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings138,437 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate183,646 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1130,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1145,000 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension: springs/bags1105,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1
Suspension: rear: shock absorber110,200 mi
Tires188,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1
Tires: tread/belt1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: power window devices and controls158,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1
Visibility: windshield1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring135,672 mi

The 1997 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1999 model has about 1.5 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.