1994 Plymouth VOYAGER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
343 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
109,491 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 model year. Data snapshot: . 27 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train:Automatic Transmission is the most frequently named component, appearing in 34 of 343 complaints (9.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 44 | 12.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 34 | 9.9% |
| Engine operation | 25 | 7.3% |
| Steering behavior | 21 | 6.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 13 | 3.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 0.9% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 34 |
| Air Bags | 28 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 24 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 22 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 18 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 16 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 14 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 12 |
Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 34; Air Bags: 28; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock: 24; Air Bags:Frontal: 22; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 18; Electrical System:Ignition: 16; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 14; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 12
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 14 |
| 150,000 and above | 5 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 14; 150,000 and above: 5
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (14). 316 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 | 118 |
| 1996 | 53 |
| 2000 | 70 |
| 2001 | 30 |
| 2002 | 34 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
1995: 118; 1996: 53; 2000: 70; 2001: 30; 2002: 34; 2003: 18; 2004: 5; 2005: 6; 2006: 3; 2007: 1; 2009: 1; 2011: 1; 2012: 2; 2015: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train:Automatic Transmission leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 44 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 34 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 25 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 10038231 · 2003-10-01 (October 1, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING, ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED IN FRONT OF THE CONSUMER, THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN, BUT THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER TO THE SHOULDER AND USED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THE BRAKE LINES, THE RUBBER HOSE AND THE METAL TUBING ALL HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE RUBBER HOSE HAD NUMEROUS CRACKS AND THE METAL TUBING WHICH FAILED CONTAINED EXTREME RUST. *AK *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 61,262 miles reported. Look up ODI 10038231 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10087280 · 2004-08-05 (August 5, 2004)
THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. AS A RESULT, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES A SQUEAKING NOISE WAS HEARD. ALSO, A HESITATION BEFORE THE BRAKES WORKED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 102,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10087280 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10043986 · 2003-10-15 (October 15, 2003)
CONSUMER HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE: HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT/TRANSMISSION FAILED, AND ANTI COOLANT WENT INSIDE THE ENGINE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10043986 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10137855 · 2005-09-27 (September 27, 2005)
DT: THE CALLER SAID THAT WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION LOCKED. HE SAID THAT AT 55 OR 60 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING THE TRANSMISSION L LOCKED IN FIRST OR SECOND GEAR. THE CALLER'S VEHICLE LOST SPEED AND HAD TO GET OFF THE ROAD. HE DROVE THE VEHICLE AT SLOW SPEEDS TO GET TO THE DEALER. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO HELP FOR FREE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 181,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10137855 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10003983 · 2003-01-15 (January 15, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 86,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10003983 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10050331 · 2003-12-10 (December 10, 2003)
THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT VEHICLE STALLED WHEN SLOWING DOWN. *AK*MR
Owner-reported narrative. 91,386 miles reported. Look up ODI 10050331 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 479593 · 1995-04-06 (April 6, 1995)
STEERING COLUMN UPPER SHAFT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWAY VIOLENTLY. (92V-015) *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 479593 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 480111 · 1995-01-29 (January 29, 1995)
BOLT ON STEERING COLUMN KNOCKS KNEE WHEN TURNING, CAUSING FOOT TO COME OFF BRAKE PEDAL. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480111 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10004581 · 2003-01-24 (January 24, 2003)
CONSUMER HAVE REMAINED TO EXPERIENCE THE SAME PROBLEMS AFTER THE RECALL ON WINDSHIELD WIPER WIRING WAS PERFORMED. TS THE CONSUMER HAD CHANGED THE FUSE ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS BEFORE THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON THE AIR BAG(S) AND THE REAR WIPER SYSTEM. THE RECALL WAS FOR THE WIRING SYSTEM. SCC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10004581 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10071318 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
PLEASE BE INFORMED OF A POTENTIAL AUTO FIRE DEFECT ON A 1994 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VAN WITH A 3.3 ENGINE.. CAUSE: \TUSE OF A METAL CABLE RESTRAINT CLEAT THAT HOLDS THE HIGH AMPERAGE BATTERY CABLE HARNES, NEXT TO THE ALTERNATOR. CLEAT IS LOCATED BEFORE THE MAIN BATTERY FUSE LINK, CONDITION AGRIVATED WITH THERMAL WARMING, LOCATED ABOVE THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. CLEAT CUTS INTO THE HIGH AMPERAGE CABLE AND IGNITES A FIRE IN THE CABLE HARNES. BURNING HARNES IS LOCATED DIRECTLY BELOW A FLEXABLE FUEL LINE. IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO EXTINGUISH THE RESULTING FI…
Owner-reported narrative. 107,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10071318 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8010362 · 2002-05-23 (May 23, 2002)
CONSUMER STATES ONE OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS IS RUSTED AND DOES NOT HOLD THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER HAS BEE CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8010362 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 890524 · 2001-06-18 (June 18, 2001)
WHEN ACTIVATING TURN SIGNALS FUEL GAUGE GOES TO EMPTY AND FUEL GAUGE LIGHT ON DASH COMES ON, EVEN THOUGH FUEL TANK IS FULL. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT DEALER TO DETERMINE CAUSE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 890524 at NHTSA ↗