1989 Plymouth VOYAGER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
133 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
140,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1989 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock is the most frequently named component, appearing in 32 of 133 complaints (24.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 17 | 12.8% |
| Braking behavior | 5 | 3.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 1.5% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 1.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 1.5% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 0.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 32 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 22 |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 6 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 6 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 4 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 4 |
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock: 32; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 22; Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate: 9; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 6; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 6; Structure:Body:Door: 6; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 4; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 130 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 92 |
| 1996 | 24 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
1995: 92; 1996: 24; 2000: 6; 2001: 5; 2002: 1; 2003: 2; 2004: 1; 2008: 1; 2012: 1
Pattern summary
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 17 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10019345 · 2003-05-07 (May 7, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10019345 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 480266 · 1995-02-02 (February 2, 1995)
TRANSMISSION REPLACED FIVE TIMES DUE TO TRANSMISSION SLIPPING/SURGING. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480266 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 718373 · 2000-02-06 (February 6, 2000)
BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES BUSTED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 718373 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 958532 · 1995-01-11 (January 11, 1995)
1) EXCESSIVE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS. 2) SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR WILL BECOME AJAR AT ANY TIME. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 958532 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 486263 · 1995-05-06 (May 6, 1995)
REAR DOOR HATCH LATCH FAILED TO CLOSE CORRECTLY 6 TIMES, CAUSING INTERIOR LIGHTS TO STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY WHICH DRAINED THE BATTERY. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 486263 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 488081 · 1995-11-21 (November 21, 1995)
WIRING HARNESS WHICH GOES FROM VEHICLE BODY INTO DOOR SHORTED OUT, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 488081 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10444701 · 2012-01-20 (January 20, 2012)
WE ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS OF A 1998 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER. FOR THE MOST PART, WE HAVE LOVED THIS VEHICLE. UNFORTUNATELY, WE HAVE A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE SERPENTINE BELT FALLING OFF WHENEVER IT RAINS. WE MOVED TO NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ABOUT FOUR YEARS AGO, SINCE THIS MOVE, THE BELT HAS FALLEN OFF THREE TIMES. WE NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM BEFORE BECAUSE WE LIVED IN AN AREA THAT DID NOT RECEIVE MUCH RAIN DURING THE YEAR. WE TAKE THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR AND ARE TOLD THIS SHOULDNT BE HAPPENING. OF COURSE, WE ARE CHARGED TO PUT THE B…
Owner-reported narrative. 102,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10444701 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 508215 · 1996-09-04 (September 4, 1996)
POWER STEERING FLUID OVERFLOWED ONTO EXHAUST AND CAUGHT ON FIRE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 508215 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 800204 · 1996-07-30 (July 30, 1996)
THE FUEL GETS TOO HOT ,COULD BLOW UP THE ENTIRE VEHICLE, THE FUEL PUMP HAS FAILED, AFTER TESTING SEVEN OTHER PUMPS, IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS BEING HEATED TO AN EXCESS OF 160 DEGREES, THE FUEL WOULD DEVLOPE VAPORIZING BUBBLES, THE PUMP WOULD STOP PUMPING, UPON WAITING FOR 20- 25 MINUTES THE PUMP WOULD START AGAIN, IT SEEMS THAT THE EXHAUST AND ENGINE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EXCESSIVE HEAT.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 800204 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 967206 · 1995-06-19 (June 19, 1995)
SOMETHING OFF THE ROAD PUNCTURED THE GAS TANK. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 967206 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 970731 · 1995-08-18 (August 18, 1995)
EXPERIENCING LOSS OF POWER FROM ENGINE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 970731 at NHTSA ↗