1988 Plymouth 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 1988 Plymouth 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
- Interior & seats2727.3%
- Body & structure1313.1%
- Engine1010.1%
- Other / unspecified77.1%
- Steering66.1%
- Fuel system66.1%
- Visibility55.1%
- Seat belts55.1%
- Tires & wheels44.0%
- Exterior lighting44.0%
- Transmission33.0%
- Driver assistance22.0%
- Heating & air conditioning22.0%
- Suspension22.0%
- Electrical11.0%
- Airbags11.0%
- Brakes11.0%
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
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
INSTALLATION ON THE WIRE HARNESS DRY ROTTED AND BURNED THE WIRES UNDER THE DASHBOARD AND IN THE DOOR PANEL. CONSUMER STOPPED FIRE FROM STARTING BY UNHOOKING THE BATTERY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
CONSUMER AND WIFE WERE HIT FROM BEHIND AND BOTH, PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S SEATS COLLAPSED, LEAVING OCCUPANTS FLAT ON THEIR BACKS. *AK
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
PURCHASED THE TRUCK AND THE FIREWALL IS CRACKING . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK
REAR BRAKES SQUEAL. *AW
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TOT HE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. WHEN THE CONSUMER LEFT THE REPAIR SHOP THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE NO LONGER OPERATES. *PH *NLM
OXYGEN SENSOR BURNT WIRE
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
SPARE TIRE CABLE FRAYED/BROKE, CAUSING TIRE TO FALL OFF. *AK
SPARE TIRE CABLE FRAYED/BROKE, CAUSING TIRE TO FALL OFF THE VEHIC LE. *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
THE ADJUSTABLE STEERING WHEEL CONSTANTLY PIVOTS UP AND DOWN IN THE DRIVERS HAND. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LEVER IS VERY DIFFICULT FTO MOVE UNLESS THE DRIVER PIVOTS THE STEERING COLUMN UP HOLDING THE STEERING COLUMN IN PLACE WHILE MOVING THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER. THE MECHANIC SUGGESTED THAT HE COULD FORCE A 1/16TH THICK, 1 INCH WIDE PIECE OF STEEL ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY TO ARTIFICALLY HOLD THE STEERING COLUMN IN A HIGH POSITION, OVERRIDING THE ADJUSTABLE CAPABILITY OF THE STEERING COLUMN, TO STOP THE PROBLEM OF NOT BEING ABLE TO EASILY MOVE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT LEVER. PLEASE COMMENT ON THE SAFTETY OF THIS SOLUTION FOR THE DRIVER AND OCCUPANTS OF THIS VEHICLE. MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS MISSPELLED ON YOUR FORM. THE CORRECT EMAIL ADDRESS IS [XXX]. *AK PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
STEERING GEAR BOX GETS STUCK. *AK *ML
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
ACCIDENTAL FIRE--MOST LIKELY CAUSED BY A LIQUID COMING INTO CONTACT WITH THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM.
FUEL PUMP REPLACED DUE TO SHORT IN WIRES.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE DRIVING WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VISUAL DIFFICULTY WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD MOTOR AND PIVOT ARMS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
VAN WAS PARKED AND IT WAS HOT THE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED IT DEALER REPLACED THE REAR WINDOW ON SIDE EXPLODED IT WINDOW IS TINTED . TT
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
REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT IS FAULTY. THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT OR TIGHTEN. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THEY WOULD REPLACE THE SEAT BELT. THIS WAS IN AUGUST, AND THEY STILL HAVEN`T GOTTEN THE PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
THE DRIVER'S SEATBELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH AND THE BUCKLE HAS BROKEN OFF COMPLETLY.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *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
FAILURE TO INSTALL WARNING SYSTEM FOR WHEEL CHAIR LOCKDOWN, CAUSING DRIVER TO BE UNAWARE THAT WHEEL CHAIR WAS NOT SECURED.
SPARE TIRE RIM CORRODED DUE TO BEING STORED UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. *DSH
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
DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE HEADLAMP LENSES ARE TO BRIGHT. THIS CAUSES POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TURN SIGNALS WOULD NOT WORK. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED MULTIFUNCTION SWITCHES PUT IN AND THE PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURING. NLM CONSUMER SOLD VEHICLE. *JG
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE ADJUSTABLE STEERING WHEEL CONSTANTLY PIVOTS UP AND DOWN IN THE DRIVERS HAND. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LEVER IS VERY DIFFICULT FTO MOVE UNLESS THE DRIVER PIVOTS THE STEERING COLUMN UP HOLDING THE STEERING COLUMN IN PLACE WHILE MOVING THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER. THE MECHANIC SUGGESTED THAT HE COULD FORCE A 1/16TH THICK, 1 INCH WIDE PIECE OF STEEL ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY TO ARTIFICALLY HOLD THE STEERING COLUMN IN A HIGH POSITION, OVERRIDING THE ADJUSTABLE CAPABILITY OF THE STEERING COLUMN, TO STOP THE PROBLEM OF NOT BEING ABLE TO EASILY MOVE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT LEVER. PLEASE COMMENT ON THE SAFTETY OF THIS SOLUTION FOR THE DRIVER AND OCCUPANTS OF THIS VEHICLE. MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS MISSPELLED ON YOUR FORM. THE CORRECT EMAIL ADDRESS IS [XXX]. *AK PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
PURCHASED TRUCK USED DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AND IT CAUSE ON FIRE, TRUCK WAS TOTALED. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
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
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED DUE TO TROTTLE STICKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WHILE VEHICLE PARKED IN GARAGE, CAUSED BY LEAK IN FUEL THROTTLE ASSEMBLY, NO WARNING. *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
LIFT GATE LATCH REPLACED.
EVAPORATOR INSIDE VEHICLE LEAKS ANTI-FREEZE, ALLOWING VAPORS TO BE INHAILED BY OCCUPANTS. FAILURE HAS OCCURRED TWICE, ONCE REPLACED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK
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
WHEN DRIVING AT 35MPH AND UP THE VEHICLE STARTS TO SHAKE EXCESSIVELY OUT OF CONTROL. NO SOLUTION HAS BEEN FOUND. *AK
FAILURE TO INSTALL WARNING SYSTEM FOR WHEEL CHAIR LOCKDOWN, CAUSING DRIVER TO BE UNAWARE THAT WHEEL CHAIR WAS NOT SECURED.
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
ELECTRICAL FIRE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
1988 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN HIT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE.*MR THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A TORN LEFT ROTARY CUFF, SHOULDER AND BACK INJURIES. THE DRIVER REFERENCED A CLOCKSPING RECALL. *NM
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
REAR BRAKES SQUEAL. *AW
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 .