Model year record

1994 PLYMOUTH Voyager

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

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

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.