1990 Plymouth Grand Voyager Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 1990 Plymouth Grand Voyager, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Transmission1629.6%
- Fuel system916.7%
- Engine713.0%
- Body & structure47.4%
- Seat belts35.6%
- Tires & wheels35.6%
- Powertrain (other)23.7%
- Brakes23.7%
- Interior & seats23.7%
- Steering23.7%
- Electrical23.7%
- Other / unspecified11.9%
- Heating & air conditioning11.9%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE VEHICLE HAD A FACTORY RE- MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION INSTALLED, WHICH IS NOW STICKING IN SECOND GEAR AND FREQUENTLY FAILS TO SHIFT INTO ANOTHER GEAR. THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT HASN'T PROVIDED A REMEDY TO CORRECT IT. THE TRANSMISSION HAS TO BE REPLACED WITH ANOTHER RE-MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION. *JB
1990 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER WITH THE 3.3 ENGINE, RUN THE VEHICLE 20 OR 30 MINUTES AND SHUT IT OFF LEAVE IT SIT 15 OR 20 MINUTES THEN START IT UP AND PUT IT IN DRIVE IT DOES NOT WANT TO SHIFT OUT OF LOW. IF I SHUT IT OFF AND START IT UP AND PUT IT IN DRIVE 3 OR 4 TIMES IT WILL START WORKING. I ALSO HAVE HAD IT SHIFTING OK BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY IN OD AND THE TRANSMISSION KICKS OUT OF GEAR UNTIL IT GETS BACK DOWN TO 25, 30 MPH THEN IT SLAMS INTO LOW. *LA
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
FUEL RAIL LEAK. NHTSA RECALL 00V268000 DESCRIBES A FUEL RAIL LEAK RECALL THAT APPLIES TO 1996-2000 MINIVANS WITH 3.3 AND 3.8 ENGINES. I HAVE A 1990 GRAND VOYAGER 3.3L WHICH HAS DEVELOPED THE SAME LEAK ON THE FUEL RAIL CROSS-OVER TUBE. CHRYSLER DECLINES TO COVER THIS AS OUTSIDE THE RECALL DATES. DEALER QUOTES $768 FOR RAPAIR. REST OF VEHICLE HAS BEEN WORST PIECE OF JUNK EVER OWNED.
THERE IS A PROBLEMS WITH EITHER THE ELECTRICAL OR FUEL SYSTEM IN MY 1990 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER. AS I AM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT A SPEED FROM 35MPH ON UP TO 65MPH, MY VAN HAS A "HICCUP". IT FEELS LIKE SOMEONE EITHER TURNS THE IGNITION SWITCH OFF OR STEPS HARD ON THE BRAKE. IT FEELS LIKE IT JERKS INSIDE BUT I CANNOT TELL IF IT JERKS ON OUTSIDE. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN EVER TIME DRIVING. IT HAS BEEN LOOKED AT AND NO PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN FOUND BY THE AUTO MECHANIC. THEY HAVE EVEN DRIVEN THE VAN AND HAVE FELT THE PROBLEM. IT STARTED DOING THIS ABOUT 2 TO 3 YEARS AGO. IT WOULD USUALLY ONLY HAPPEN IN THE WARM WEATHER FROM JUNE THROUGH OCTOBER BUT THIS WINTER I HAVE EVEN NOTICED IT. IT HAS NOT COMPLETELY QUIT WORKING YET. *AK
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
1990 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER WITH THE 3.3 ENGINE, RUN THE VEHICLE 20 OR 30 MINUTES AND SHUT IT OFF LEAVE IT SIT 15 OR 20 MINUTES THEN START IT UP AND PUT IT IN DRIVE IT DOES NOT WANT TO SHIFT OUT OF LOW. IF I SHUT IT OFF AND START IT UP AND PUT IT IN DRIVE 3 OR 4 TIMES IT WILL START WORKING. I ALSO HAVE HAD IT SHIFTING OK BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY IN OD AND THE TRANSMISSION KICKS OUT OF GEAR UNTIL IT GETS BACK DOWN TO 25, 30 MPH THEN IT SLAMS INTO LOW. *LA
WHEN VAN IS IN HILLS TRANSMISSION AND THE COOLING SISTEM, GO TO THE HIGHT TEMPERATURE AND THE MOTOR TURNS OFF AUTOMATICALY. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
STRUCTURE STABILITY OF THE VEHICLE INADEQUATE, REQUIRED FLOOR REINFORCEMENT KIT TO BE INSTALLED ON TWO OCCASIONS, NOISE EXPERIENCED WHILE MAKING TURNS.
REAR GATE ROD BROKE AND CAME CRASHING DOWN.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
RETRACTOR BROKE WIHTIN THE SHOULDER BELT, AND CONSUMER CAN'T USE THE SHOULDER SEAT BELT. *AK
EA-97-005, THE REAR/MIDDLE RIGHT SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BROKE WHICH PREVENTS USING THE SEATBELT. IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURS, IT CANNOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE DRIVING, THE LEFT TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. THE CONSUMER DID NOT HIT ANYTHING. THERE WAS NO WARNING. RODE KING COURIER (DAYTON) T195 - 75R 14 MS, DOT#V6KARC1, 17608 11R. *AK *JB *NLM
I HAVE HAD SEVEN (7) BLOWOUTS WITH THESE TIRES. ALL FAILED THE SAME WAY, SIDEWALL FAILURE. ALL TIRES WERE REPLACED AT NO ADDITIONAL COST BY THE SELLER OF THE TIRES (SEARS)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 205/15 )
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE A604 TRANSAXLE DESIGN IS FLAWED. THE LONGEST SERVICE INTERVAL I'VE EXPERIENCED WITH THIS TRANSMISSION WAS 72,600 MILES, IN THE ORIGINAL UNIT. THE 1ST REBUILD WENT ANOTHER 70,000 MILES, AND THEN THAT REBUILD ONLY LASTED 40,000+ MILES. I'M GETTING TIRED OF PAYING. *AK
POSSIBLE ODOMETER FRAUD.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
NO SUMMARY.
TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SD
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
RECLINING SEAT CONTROL FAILED, CAUSING DRIVER TO ALMOST LOSE CONTROL OF CAR. SEAT FELL BACK. *AK
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN 1997 FOR LIFTGATE. LIFTGATE IT WILLNOT CLOSE. CONSUMER HAS TAPE ON THE LIFTGATE. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
WE WERE ALMOST KILLED SEVERAL TIMES WHEN THE CAR STOPPED DEAD ON HIGHWAYS. EACH TIME WE BROUGHT IT TO A DEALER, THEY NEVER FOUND ANYTHING WRONG BECAUSE AFTER A WHILE THE CAR WOULD RUN AGAIN. FINALLY WHEN WE WERE OUT OFF WARRANTY AND OUT OF THE EXTRA COVERAGE WE HAD PURCHASED, WE WERE ON OUR OWN. WE CHANGED THE FUEL PUMP/WE HAD NEW WIRING INSTALLED AND THE CAR STILL DIED FRQUENTLY. IT'S NOW SITTING ON OUR DRIVEWAY DEAD. ALSO, RACK AND PINION WENT. IT WAS ALWAYS A PROBLEM.WE MET OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS WHO COULD AND DID CHANGE THEIR VEHICLES. *MJS
STEERING PROBLEM WHICH MAKES NOISES WHILE TURNING. MJS
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
THERE IS A PROBLEMS WITH EITHER THE ELECTRICAL OR FUEL SYSTEM IN MY 1990 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER. AS I AM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT A SPEED FROM 35MPH ON UP TO 65MPH, MY VAN HAS A "HICCUP". IT FEELS LIKE SOMEONE EITHER TURNS THE IGNITION SWITCH OFF OR STEPS HARD ON THE BRAKE. IT FEELS LIKE IT JERKS INSIDE BUT I CANNOT TELL IF IT JERKS ON OUTSIDE. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN EVER TIME DRIVING. IT HAS BEEN LOOKED AT AND NO PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN FOUND BY THE AUTO MECHANIC. THEY HAVE EVEN DRIVEN THE VAN AND HAVE FELT THE PROBLEM. IT STARTED DOING THIS ABOUT 2 TO 3 YEARS AGO. IT WOULD USUALLY ONLY HAPPEN IN THE WARM WEATHER FROM JUNE THROUGH OCTOBER BUT THIS WINTER I HAVE EVEN NOTICED IT. IT HAS NOT COMPLETELY QUIT WORKING YET. *AK
WE WERE ALMOST KILLED SEVERAL TIMES WHEN THE CAR STOPPED DEAD ON HIGHWAYS. EACH TIME WE BROUGHT IT TO A DEALER, THEY NEVER FOUND ANYTHING WRONG BECAUSE AFTER A WHILE THE CAR WOULD RUN AGAIN. FINALLY WHEN WE WERE OUT OFF WARRANTY AND OUT OF THE EXTRA COVERAGE WE HAD PURCHASED, WE WERE ON OUR OWN. WE CHANGED THE FUEL PUMP/WE HAD NEW WIRING INSTALLED AND THE CAR STILL DIED FRQUENTLY. IT'S NOW SITTING ON OUR DRIVEWAY DEAD. ALSO, RACK AND PINION WENT. IT WAS ALWAYS A PROBLEM.WE MET OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS WHO COULD AND DID CHANGE THEIR VEHICLES. *MJS
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
CABLE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE UNDER VEHICLE SNAPPED, SENDING TIRE IN PATH OF FOLLOWING VEHICLES. ONE OTHER VEHICLE WAS STRUCK, BUT THE DRIVER LEFT THE SCENE WITHOUT STOPPING. SEE ODI ID: 531864 DATED 02/28/1998.( DOT NUMBER: )
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Heating & air conditioning
Reports naming the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system.
From owner reports, verbatim
TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SD
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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