Model year record

1999 PLYMOUTH Voyager

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 362 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 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 99V116000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,635
Reported to NHTSA
1999-05-06
Owners notified
1999-05-31

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS BUILT FOR FLEET SALES ONLY. THE HEADLAMP MODULE DOES NOT IDENTIFY THE PARK LAMP AS "DRL" AS REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Safety risk

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108.

Manufacturer remedy

ALL FLEET OWNERS/OPERATORS WILL BE MAILED NON-REMOVABLE DECALS WITH THE REQUIRED "DRL" LETTERS.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags3978,294 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2867,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2362,600 mi
Air bags: frontal1570,000 mi
Electrical system: horn1567,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline15
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1227,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1066,500 mi
Electrical system: wiring845,560 mi
Vehicle speed control81,800 mi
Electrical system753,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling782,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys649,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder6
Suspension6100,000 mi
Suspension: front697,160 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control666,500 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner5
Power train532,805 mi
Electrical system: ignition457,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline4
Seat belts4
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly443,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic41,800 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc4
Steering: hydraulic power assist system433,500 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump446,000 mi
Structure: body4110,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe359,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly365,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch3
Seats3
Steering3130,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs3
Unknown or other332,700 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor280,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery280,000 mi
Interior lighting2155,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2
Power train: driveline: differential unit2
Seats: front assembly: recliner2194,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings28,500 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)2
Structure: body: door2155,000 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut295,000 mi
Tires2
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2160,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables157,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)190,000 mi
Equipment157,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1117,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights1
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices1
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
Fuel/propulsion system192,200 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1
Parking brake1194,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift180,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter181,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Power train: manual transmission1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: rear/other1
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light132,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor175,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings144,500 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: column1
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly149,065 mi
Steering: rack and pinion133,500 mi
Structure1
Structure: frame and members198,742 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields195,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1107,269 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber145,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system157,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 1998 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2000 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.