Model year record

1991 PLYMOUTH Voyager

8 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 624 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

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 99V189000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
828,559
Reported to NHTSA
1999-07-16
Owners notified
2000-03-27

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE LEFT HAND WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT DRIVE ARM WAS NOT MECHANICALLY STAKED TO THE PIVOT SHAFT.

Safety risk

THIS COULD ALLOW THE DRIVE ARM TO DISENGAGE FROM THE SHAFT LEADING TO A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY WOULD BE IMPAIRED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT HAND SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT ASSEMBLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V149000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,100,000
Reported to NHTSA
1997-09-09
Owners notified
1997-12-08

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS. THE CENTER REAR SEAT, RIGHT OUTBOARD SIDE, SAFETY BELT ANCHOR HOOK CAN BECOME UNATTACHED FROM THE BODY ANCHOR POSITION.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ANCHOR HOOK RETAINING CLIP WITH A REVISED PROFILE CLIP AND A COVER PLATE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V148000

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,100,000
Reported to NHTSA
1997-09-09
Owners notified
1997-12-08

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COVER RETAINING CLIP TO THE STALK MOUNTED BUCKLE COVER TO PREVENT DISLOCATION OF THE BUCKLE COVER.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V229000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
675,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-11-18
Owners notified
1996-12-27

Defect description

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 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V099000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
321,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-06-13
Owners notified
1996-09-03

Defect description

THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.

Safety risk

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V030000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
10,492
Reported to NHTSA
1992-03-10
Owners notified
1992-02-28

Defect description

THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE PUMP MAY BE POROUS WHICH WILL RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.

Safety risk

FLUID LEAKAGE EVENTUALLY CAUSES THE LOSS OF BOTH THEANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND HYDRAULIC ASSIST FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM, RESULTING ININCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF BRAKE LOCKUP AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V191000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
80,000
Reported to NHTSA
1991-11-01
Owners notified
1992-01-10

Defect description

THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE MAY LEAK OR DETACH AT ITS CRIMPED END FITTING RESULTING IN THE DISCHARGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.

Safety risk

FLUID DISCHARGE EVENTUALLY CAUSES THE LOSS OF BOTH THEANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND HYDRAULIC ASSIST FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM, RESULTING ININCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF BRAKE LOCKUP AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE ABS HIGH PRESSURE HOSE WITH A HOSE OF DIFFERENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip11679,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage53
Power train: automatic transmission3546,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly28
Structure: body: door28
Engine and engine cooling: engine13
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump12
Visibility: glass, side/rear12
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys11
Vehicle speed control11
Electrical system: ignition10
Seat belts10
Seat belts: front: retractor10
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments10143,715 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline9
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock9
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut9
Air bags: frontal8
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components8
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate8
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system7
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments7185,102 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights6
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch6
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar6
Power train5138,406 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder5
Visibility: windshield5
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly4
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch4
Power train: manual transmission4
Seats4
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper4
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor4
Electrical system: wiring3
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood3
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system3
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly3
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system380,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery3
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings3
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch3
Seat belts: rear/other3
Service brakes, hydraulic3138,406 mi
Steering3
Steering: rack and pinion3
Structure: body: tailgate3
Suspension3
Suspension: front3
Unknown or other380,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages3
Air bags2
Electrical system2
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack2
Fuel system, gasoline280,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap2
Interior lighting2
Parking brake: conventional2
Power train: axle assembly2142,000 mi
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint2
Seats: front assembly: recliner2
Seats: mid/rear assembly2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic2
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2
Structure: body2
Structure: body: hood2
Structure: frame and members2
Suspension: rear2
Tires2
Visibility: power window devices and controls2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2
Child seat: harness retainer/chest clip1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Engine and engine cooling180,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1
Equipment1179,000 mi
Equipment: electrical1138,406 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch110,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail1130,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1
Fuel system, other1
Parking brake1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: clutch assembly1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Seat belts: front1157,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Steering: column1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Structure180,000 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Tires: sidewall1
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1
Wheels: hub1

The 1990 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1992 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

RQ99004REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT

Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut

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.