Model year record

1998 PLYMOUTH Voyager

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 443 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 02V076000

Seat belts: rear/other

Component
Seat belts: rear/other
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
545,311
Reported to NHTSA
2002-03-08
Owners notified
2002-06-03

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, SOME TRIM MATERIAL CAN LOOSEN AND DROP INTO THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRIM WITH FOAM BLOCKERS AND INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL 3RD ROW SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 3, 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 transmission4073,000 mi
Air bags3580,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2650,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2024,500 mi
Air bags: frontal1894,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline16
Unknown or other1681,000 mi
Electrical system: horn1372,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1281,000 mi
Electrical system1180,000 mi
Structure: frame and members9100,000 mi
Suspension9
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer850,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights780,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip7100,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module644,966 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly6
Power train: driveline: differential unit673,000 mi
Steering672,000 mi
Tires673,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch582,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc5
Suspension: front5100,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control580,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch450,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder4
Vehicle speed control479,500 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery3
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash354,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan3
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe3
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner324,500 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.3
Fuel system, gasoline3
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system3
Interior lighting3
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines390,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage3
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly3
Seats: front assembly: head restraint3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3
Steering: hydraulic power assist system3
Structure357,000 mi
Structure: body3
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module278,116 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly2
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood270,000 mi
Engine275,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2103,382 mi
Equipment298,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices2
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail2
Power train258,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter2126,459 mi
Power train: axle assembly2
Power train: manual transmission2
Seat belts: front: retractor2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light254,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections2
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump2
Steering: rack and pinion2
Structure: body: door2
Vehicle speed control: linkages2
Visibility: power window devices and controls28,600 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: wiring1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
Equipment adaptive/mobility1
Equipment: electrical158,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1130,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Latches/locks/linkages1109,000 mi
Parking brake1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1156,999 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Seat belts1
Seats1
Service brakes, hydraulic1105,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1106,780 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages194,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: rack and pinion: rack187,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Structure: body: roof and pillars1115,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields188,650 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle1
Suspension: rear199,569 mi
Tires: bead1
Visibility168,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: switch/wiring1109,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1109,000 mi

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