Model year record

1994 Plymouth Voyager

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 670 owner complaints on file.

Plymouth Voyager, 1991–1995 generation
Pictured: the 1991–1995 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission74181,000 mi
Air bags54—
Air bags: frontal47—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline30—
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock27—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip27102,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2086,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition17—
Seats1466,710 mi
Structure: body: door13—
Vehicle speed control12—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner11—
Seats: front assembly: recliner11118,450 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components10—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate10110,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer10—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers9—
Unknown or other9107,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch8—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly8—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments8—
Tires8—
Visibility: windshield8—
Seat belts: front: anchorage7—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar7—
Visibility: glass, side/rear7—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor7—
Power train: manual transmission6—
Child seat5—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash5110,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan5—
Fuel system, other5180,000 mi
Suspension: front5—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system4—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly4160,081 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor4—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system4—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump4—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly4—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments4114,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut41,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate4—
Electrical system3180,000 mi
Seat belts3—
Seat belts: integrated child seat3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings361,262 mi
Steering: rack and pinion3—
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments3—
Structure: body: trunk lid3—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor3—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs3128,256 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module2136,410 mi
Air bags: on-off switch assembly2—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2—
Electrical system: horn2—
Electrical system: ignition: module2—
Electrical system: wiring2—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings2—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2—
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines2—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter2—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal2—
Service brakes, air: antilock2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut2—
Tires: tread/belt2—
Wheels2—
Air bags: side/window1—
Child seat: harness retainer/chest clip1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Engine and engine cooling1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1—
Equipment1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Exterior lighting170,202 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1—
Exterior lighting: fog lights: switch1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Fuel system, gasoline1—
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Interior lighting1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1—
Parking brake1100,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional1—
Power train1—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1—
Power train: driveline: universal joint1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1—
Service brakes1109,491 mi
Service brakes, air: supply: compressor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic1107,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1—
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1—
Structure: body1145,000 mi
Structure: frame and members1—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1—
Suspension1—
Suspension: multiple axle1—
Suspension: rear1—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly1184,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Vehicle speed control: cables1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: switch/wiring1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages1—

The 1993 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1995 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.

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.

DP96014DEFECTIVE AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

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