1992 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 1992 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
- Seat belts6422.9%
- Brakes5319.0%
- Body & structure3412.2%
- Transmission3010.8%
- Visibility145.0%
- Steering124.3%
- Interior & seats124.3%
- Engine113.9%
- Fuel system113.9%
- Airbags103.6%
- Powertrain (other)72.5%
- Electrical72.5%
- Tires & wheels51.8%
- Suspension41.4%
- Driver assistance20.7%
- Heating & air conditioning10.4%
- Exterior lighting10.4%
- Other / unspecified10.4%
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
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR LOCKED ON PASSENGER SIDE - CHECKED TO SEE IF IT WAS JAMMED - NO IT'S JUST LOCKED IN A CLOSE POSITION. *NLM
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED CRASH FROM RIGHT SIDE CENTER OF DOOR POST WHICH CAUSED PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT TO TIGHTEN HARD ENOUGH TO PUT A BELT PRINT ON PASSENGER CHEST.. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT. *SLC
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, EXCESSIVE FORCE HAD TO BE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. LODI CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (1255 BECKMAN RD, LODI, CA) DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLY AND BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY FAILED. THE PARTS WERE INCLUDED IN A LIFETIME CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 682; HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFUSED TO HONOR THE CAMPAIGN BECAUSE THEY NO LONGER MANUFACTURED THE PARTS FOR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 189,000.
THIS VAN IS AFFECTED BY THE 96V099000 NHTSA RECALL, HOWEVER WHEN INQUIRING ABOUT GETTING THE ABS MOTOR REPLACED AT A LOCAL DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS ARE NO LONGER MADE TO FIX THIS ISSUE. I BELIEVE THAT CHRYSLER HAS A DUTY TO FIX THE BRAKES ON THIS VEHICLE AS DIRECTED BY THE NHTSA, PARTS OBSOLESCENCE DOES NOT ABSOLVE THEM FROM RESPONSIBILITY OR THE NHTSA. IF THE PARTS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE I REQUEST THAT CHRYSLER PURCHASE THE VAN BACK FROM ME AND HAVE IT DESTROYED, FIX THE BRAKES ACCORDING TO THE RECALL OR CONVERT THE BRAKES TO THE NON-ABS TYPE. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW CHRYSLER AND THE NHTSA COULD ALLOW BENDIX (THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS RATHER PROBLEMATIC BRAKE SYSTEM) TO STOP MAKING A LIFETIME REPLACEMENT PART. THIS ISSUE CAUSES THE POWER ASSIST TO STOP WORKING, CREATES A HARD PEDAL WHICH MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE SAFELY. THIS CREATES A CONDITION WORSE THAN A VEHICLE WITH ALL MANUAL BRAKES THAT HAVE NO POWER / VACUUM ASSIST TO BEGIN WITH, WHEN TEST DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT TAKES BOTH FEET PLANTED FIRMLY ON THE PEDAL TO STOP IT. AS I HAVE NOT GOTTEN A SATISFACTORY SOLUTION THAT WAS MANDATED AND ENFORCED BY THE NHTSA, I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR PROMPT REPLY IN THIS MATTER. *TR
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE SPARE TIRE FELL FROM UNDER THE VAN. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. AFTER PULLING OVER SHE NOTICED THAT THE FUEL RAIL WAS FRACTURED AND PARTIALLY HANGING FROM THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE SLIDING PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WOULD SPORADICALLY COME OFF TRACK AND COULD NOT BE CLOSED PROPERLY. THE DOOR WAS CLOSED USING A CORD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY ADVISED HER THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO TAKE THE DOOR APART FOR REALIGNMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE, STATING THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 160,000.
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
TRANSMISSION IS LEAKING FROM FRONT PUMP SEAL AND FROM WHAT I HAVE BEEN TOLD ALL OF THE CARAVAN,VOYAGER AND TOWN & COUNTRY'S DO THIS BECAUSE THEY WERE NOT DESIGNED CORRECTLY. *JB
WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED ITSELF INTO NEUTRAL UNTIL THE SPEED DECREASED AND THEN AUTOMATICALLY DEFAULTED INTO 2ND GEAR. *NLM
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE RECALLS FOR THE ABOVE VEHICLE AND WHAT EXACTLY THEY COVER AND DON'T COVER AND I GO ABOUT GETTING THEM FIXED. MY CAR IS NOW IN THE SHOP FOR FAILURE OF BRAKES. WHILE I WAS OUT DRIVING THE BRAKES SUDDENLY WENT ON ME
REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTSTANTLY GETS STUCK IN UPRIGHT POSITION, OBSTRUCTING DRIVERS' VIEW. ALSO, CAN HEAR THE MOTOR RUNNING ON THE WIPER SYSTEM, BUT THEY DO NOT ENGAGE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
1992 DODGE PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER LE THE STEERING WHEEL BROKE UP UNDER THE VAN WHILE I WAS DRIVING,CAUSING ME TO CRASH INTO SOME ONE ELSE VEHICLE.*JB
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE RECALLS FOR THE ABOVE VEHICLE AND WHAT EXACTLY THEY COVER AND DON'T COVER AND I GO ABOUT GETTING THEM FIXED. MY CAR IS NOW IN THE SHOP FOR FAILURE OF BRAKES. WHILE I WAS OUT DRIVING THE BRAKES SUDDENLY WENT ON ME
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
I HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR A VERY SHORT TIME WHEN I STARTED TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE SLIDING DOOR NOT STAYING CLOSED. AFTER IT IS SHUT IT POPS OPEN IMMEDIATELY. I HAVE HAD THE BOLT ADJUSTED SEVERAL TIMES AND IT WOULD KEEP IT CLOSED, BUT NOT FOR LONG. AFTER IT HAD BEEN OPENED AND SHUT 2-5 TIMES IT WOULD AGAIN POP OPEN. THIS IS AN ON GOING PROBLEM. I HAVE PARKED THE VEHICLE AND WILL NOT DRIVE IT AND FEAR TO SELL IT DUE TO THIS MALFUNCTION OF THE SLIDING DOOR. SOMEONE SHOULD REPLACE THIS FOR FREE, BUT WHO? I AM A SINGLE MOTHER WITH 4 CHILDREN AND USED TO RELY ON A MINI-VAN.*AK
THE FRONT SEAT RECLINER BRACKET HAS CRACKED CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT WILL NOT STAY UPRIGHT . *JB
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE RECALLS FOR THE ABOVE VEHICLE AND WHAT EXACTLY THEY COVER AND DON'T COVER AND I GO ABOUT GETTING THEM FIXED. MY CAR IS NOW IN THE SHOP FOR FAILURE OF BRAKES. WHILE I WAS OUT DRIVING THE BRAKES SUDDENLY WENT ON ME
THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE TENTION PULLEY ARM ON THE ENGINE, BROKE, RELEASING THE BELT FROM ALL OF THE OTHER PULLEYS. THIS CAUSED THE POWER STEERING, WATER PUMP, AND ALTERNATOR TO FAIL. THIS HAPPENED TWICE WITHIN THREE AND A HALF YEARS.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. AFTER PULLING OVER SHE NOTICED THAT THE FUEL RAIL WAS FRACTURED AND PARTIALLY HANGING FROM THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE SLIDING PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WOULD SPORADICALLY COME OFF TRACK AND COULD NOT BE CLOSED PROPERLY. THE DOOR WAS CLOSED USING A CORD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY ADVISED HER THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO TAKE THE DOOR APART FOR REALIGNMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE, STATING THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 160,000.
I HAVE A PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER IN WHICH WAS INVOLVED IN AN EARLIER RE CALL FOR THE ABS BRAKES NOW THEY FAILED AGAIN*AK
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE RECALLS FOR THE ABOVE VEHICLE AND WHAT EXACTLY THEY COVER AND DON'T COVER AND I GO ABOUT GETTING THEM FIXED. MY CAR IS NOW IN THE SHOP FOR FAILURE OF BRAKES. WHILE I WAS OUT DRIVING THE BRAKES SUDDENLY WENT ON ME
AIR BAG FAILURE. *JB
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
I HAVE GIVEN UP ON THE DEALER, VAN HAS HAD TRANS REPLACED,CV JOINTS,AC COMPRESSOR, AND MANY MORE ITEMS FALL APART, NO ONE CAN FIND A REASON FOR FRONT HITTING GROUND OVER POTHOLES, REPLACED SHOCKS AND STRUTS DIDN'T FIX WIDOWED MOM WITH 3 YOUNGSTERS CAN YOU DO ANYTHING TO HELP--STILL OWE $$$ON THIS PIECE.
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH AUTO TRANSMISSION/ FRONT BEARING FAILURE, CAUSING OIL LEAKAGES AT 58,000. ALSO, AND ABS SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAINED ON. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. DEALER / MFR. WAS NOT CONTACTED AT THIS TIME*AK.
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
I HAVE A PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER IN WHICH WAS INVOLVED IN AN EARLIER RE CALL FOR THE ABS BRAKES NOW THEY FAILED AGAIN*AK
UNDERHOOD WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT ON FIRE. *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 AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE SPARE TIRE FELL FROM UNDER THE VAN. *TR
TREAD SEPARATION IN TIRE. THE TIRE WAS A P205/17R15 WITH DOT U9M0 LBX2701 F01L. THE TIRE NAME WAS RESPONSE RST TOURING 2000. THE TIRE HAD 16000 MILES AND WAS ON THE VEHICLE 16 MAR 2002 TO 19 SEP 2004. THE TIRE WAS SOLD AND INSTALLED BY NTB, NATIONAL TIRE & BATTERY, STAFFORD, TX. OWNER DEDUCED THE SEPARATION AFTER THE DEFECTIVE TIRE WAS ROTATED TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND LATER NOTICED THE BUMP FROM THE TREAD SEPARATION. NTB STATED THAT THE REMAINING 3 TIRES WOULD ALSO FAIL BY TREAD SEPARATION. ALL FOUR TIRES WERE REPLACED. NONE OF THE TIRES WAS REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE RECALLS FOR THE ABOVE VEHICLE AND WHAT EXACTLY THEY COVER AND DON'T COVER AND I GO ABOUT GETTING THEM FIXED. MY CAR IS NOW IN THE SHOP FOR FAILURE OF BRAKES. WHILE I WAS OUT DRIVING THE BRAKES SUDDENLY WENT ON ME
I HAVE GIVEN UP ON THE DEALER, VAN HAS HAD TRANS REPLACED,CV JOINTS,AC COMPRESSOR, AND MANY MORE ITEMS FALL APART, NO ONE CAN FIND A REASON FOR FRONT HITTING GROUND OVER POTHOLES, REPLACED SHOCKS AND STRUTS DIDN'T FIX WIDOWED MOM WITH 3 YOUNGSTERS CAN YOU DO ANYTHING TO HELP--STILL OWE $$$ON THIS PIECE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
ACCELERATOR CABLE TOUCHES THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, CAUSING THE PLASTIC TO BURN. *AK
CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE 3 TIMES WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK
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
I HAVE GIVEN UP ON THE DEALER, VAN HAS HAD TRANS REPLACED,CV JOINTS,AC COMPRESSOR, AND MANY MORE ITEMS FALL APART, NO ONE CAN FIND A REASON FOR FRONT HITTING GROUND OVER POTHOLES, REPLACED SHOCKS AND STRUTS DIDN'T FIX WIDOWED MOM WITH 3 YOUNGSTERS CAN YOU DO ANYTHING TO HELP--STILL OWE $$$ON THIS PIECE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
HEADLIGT LENSES ARE DISCOLORED AND CAUSE POOR VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
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
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE RECALLS FOR THE ABOVE VEHICLE AND WHAT EXACTLY THEY COVER AND DON'T COVER AND I GO ABOUT GETTING THEM FIXED. MY CAR IS NOW IN THE SHOP FOR FAILURE OF BRAKES. WHILE I WAS OUT DRIVING THE BRAKES SUDDENLY WENT ON ME
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
Data on this page last refreshed .