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1984 Plymouth Voyager

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
22
Latest Mar 6, 2001
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
6
Latest Apr 14, 2008
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
8
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
7
4 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 22 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1984 Plymouth Voyager, most frequently naming the interior & seats, body & structure and steering categories. 6 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 8 NHTSA investigations name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

6 campaigns cover this model year

View all 6

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
08E033000

SUSPENSION

Apr 14, 2008
6,903 units potentially affected
The defect: FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
The risk: THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTSView on NHTSA.gov
95I001004

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK

Mar 27, 1995
411,678 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITHOUT REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES. CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY OF THE AFFECTED MINIVANS. IN A COLLISION, THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY COULD OPEN.
The risk: IF THE LIFTGATE LATCH OPENS, OCCUPANTS CAN BE EJECTED RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
The remedy: CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS DURING NOVEMBER 1995.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
95I001008

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

Mar 27, 1995
1,262,000 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITH REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES. CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY OF THE AFFECTED MINIVANS. IN A COLLISION, THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY COULD OPEN.
The risk: IF THE LIFTGATE LATCH OPENS, OCCUPANTS CAN BE EJECTED RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
The remedy: CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES DURING JULY 1996.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

EA94005ClosedEngineering Analysis

LIFTGATE LATCHES

Opened Jan 31, 1994
Closed Oct 25, 1995

LIFTGATE LATCHES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE FAILED IN LOW AND MODERATE SPEED IMPACTS RESULTING IN OCCUPANT EJECTIONS, INJURIES, AND FATALITIES.THERE ARE TWO FAILURE MODES ASSOCIATED WITH LATCH FAILURE: FORK BOLT-DETENT LEVER BYPASS, AND INERTIAL UNLATCHING.NHTSA ANALYSES OF CHRYSLER AND PEER MINIVANS TOOK THE FORM OF STATIC AND DYNAMIC CRASH TESTING, ENGINEERING EVALUATIONS, COMPLAINT AND FIELD ANALYSES, AND REAL WORLD DATA ANALYSES.A TECHNICAL REPORT DISCUSSING THESE ANALYSES CAN BE FOUND IN THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS TECHNICAL REPORT IN THE PUBLIC VIEWING FILE.CHRYSLER HAS ADVISED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LATCHES ON ALL THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THE CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN WILL CONSIST OF NOTIFICATION LETTERS TO ALL OWNERS; FREE REPLACEMENT OF ALL LATCHES WITH STRONGER, SAFER LATCHES REGARDLESS OF THE AGE OF THE MINIVANS; NATIONAL ADVERTISING TO PROMOTE CUSTOMER AWARENESS OF THE CAMPAIGN; QUARTERLY REPORTS REGARDING CAMPAIGN COMPLETION RATES; AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL MEASURES TO ENSURE A HIGH COMPLETION RATE, ABOVE AND BEYOND THE ACTIONS THAT NORMALLY WOULD BE TAKEN IN A FORMAL SAFETY RECALL.THESE INCLUDE FOLLOW UP WRITTEN AND TELEPHONIC NOTIFICATIONS TO OWNERS WHO DO NOT BRING THEIR VEHICLES IN FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION.NHTSA FIRMLY BELIEVES THAT THE CRASH PERFORMANCE OF THE LATCHES ON THESE MINIVANS RAISES SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS, AND THAT THE CAMPAIGN ADDRESSES THESE CONCERNS.THE CHRYSLER CORRECTIVE ACTION WILL INCREASE THE STRENGTH OF THE LIFTGATE LATCHES AND DECREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INERTIAL UNLATCHING, THEREBY REDUCING THE RISK OF CRASH-RELATED OPENINGS OF THE LIFTGATE AND POSSIBLE OCCUPANT EJECTION THROUGH THE LIFTGATE OPENING.OWNERS OF CHRYSLER MINIVANS WILL GET A STRONGER, SAFER LATCH FREE OF CHARGE AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE TIME, WITHOUT THE NEED FOR FURTHER TECHNICAL INVESTIGATION AND COMPLEX AND TIME-CONSUMING LITIGATION WITH AN UNCERTAIN OUTCOME.BASED ON THE ABOVE, ODI IS CLOSING THIS INVESTIGATION.

STRUCTURE
EA91010ClosedEngineering Analysis

TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE

Opened Dec 10, 1990
Closed Dec 31, 1991

There is no summary currently available

POWER TRAIN
EA90030ClosedEngineering Analysis

SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILS

Opened May 31, 1990
Closed Sep 24, 1990

There is no summary currently available

EQUIPMENT
EA90011ClosedEngineering Analysis

UNDERDASH FIRES

Opened Feb 23, 1990
Closed Feb 28, 1991

There is no summary currently available

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 22
Interior & seats
Filed Mar 6, 2001

THE HOOD FLEW OPEN AT 55MPH, VERY HARD TO STOP WHEN YOU CANT SEE CAUSE THE HOOD IS ON THE WINDSHIELD, AFTER I GOT IT STOPPED THE HOOD WAS ON THE WINDSHIELD AND THE AREA IMMEDIATELY ABOVE IT WAS DAMAGED, LUCKILY IT DIDNT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT BUT I THINK IT IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE. I WILL NOTIFY PLYMOUTH IF I CAN FIND AN INTERNET SIGHT, DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT IS?*AK

NHTSA ID
742004
Incident
Mar 5, 2001
Visibility
Filed May 25, 2000
Crash reported1 injury reported

PASSENGER OUTSIDE DOOR MIRROR WAS NOT INSTALLED.

NHTSA ID
9000670
Incident
Apr 22, 2000
Interior & seats
Filed Jul 28, 1999

THE BOLTS ON THE DRIVER SEAT FRAME BROKE, CAUSING THE SEAT TO BECOME UNSTABLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ID
843651
Interior & seats
Filed Jul 14, 1998

CONSUMER WAS EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH REAR SEAT NOT SECURING PROPERLY TO THE FLOOR, SEAT REMAINED LOOSE WHEN VEHICLE WAS BEING USED. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND IGNORED CONSUMER'S COMPLAINT. *AK

NHTSA ID
825384
Incident
Jan 1, 1986
Interior & seats
Filed Mar 19, 1996

REAR LIFTGATE LATCH DEFECTIVE PRIOR TO RECALL. *SD

NHTSA ID
502032
Incident
Mar 19, 1996
Steering
Filed Nov 21, 1995

TILT STEERING WHEEL COMING LOOSE, TIGHTEN THE 4 BOLTS DOWN IN THE STEERING COLUMN. TT

NHTSA ID
975268
Incident
Nov 15, 1994
Body & structure
Filed Nov 6, 1995

THE STRUT THAT HOLDS THE REAR HATCH OPEN-DOES NOT HOLD THE HATCH OPEN IN COLD TEMPERATURES. TT CONSUMER STATES AT TEMPERATURES FROM 20- 40 F STRUTS DO NOT HOLD LATCH FULLY UP, BUT AT TEMPERATURES LESS THAN 20F HATCH SLAMS SHUT AT FRIGHTENING SPEEDS, CHRYSLER'S RESPONSE WAS THAT THIS IS A REGULAR MAINTAINENCE ITEM BUT IS NOT LISTED ANYWHERE IN THE OWNERS MANUAL, CONSUMER STATES DEALER REPLACED THE LATCH, BUT THE HATCH STRUTS FAIL EVERYTIME THE TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW 40F.*JB

NHTSA ID
974745
Body & structure
Filed Oct 26, 1995

FRONT DOORS ARE ALMOST FALLING OFF DUE TO WEAK WELDING OR LACK OF RESTRAINT ON FRONT DOOR HINGES (OTHER VEHICLE ON 468585). *AK

NHTSA ID
486925

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Plymouth Voyager by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
20001688363.6
199927310664.6
199832311763.6
199734611763.8
1996756151463.4
19953364664.9
19945295865.6
1993615101263.8
1992701111461.9
1991520101461.6
19902266664.9
198916551069.0
1988915866.5
1987843870.0
1986534867.9
1985316970.2
1984Viewing226873.9
1983410—
1980100—
1979000—
1978110—

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. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.