1994 Plymouth GRAND VOYAGER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
102 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
133,900 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 model year. Data snapshot: . 13 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train:Automatic Transmission is the most frequently named component, appearing in 18 of 102 complaints (17.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 16 | 15.7% |
| Braking behavior | 8 | 7.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 5.9% |
| Engine operation | 5 | 4.9% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 3.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 2.9% |
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 | 18 |
| Air Bags | 11 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 5 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 |
Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 18; Air Bags: 11; Air Bags:Frontal: 5; Electrical System: 5; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 5; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 5; Structure:Body:Door: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 3
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 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 5 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 5
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 89 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 |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 4 |
| 2000 | 35 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
1996: 4; 2000: 35; 2001: 23; 2002: 17; 2003: 7; 2004: 7; 2005: 1; 2006: 1; 2007: 3; 2009: 1; 2010: 1; 2012: 1; 2016: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train:Automatic Transmission leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 16 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 6 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10002463 · 2003-01-09 (January 9, 2003)
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLES TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACE THREE TIMES. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE IS NOTHING THAT THEY CAN DO . *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10002463 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10009563 · 2003-02-27 (February 27, 2003)
THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED 3 TIMES.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10009563 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10019404 · 2003-05-07 (May 7, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING OIL BEGAN TO LEAK FROM THE VEHICLE. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10019404 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10024270 · 2003-06-17 (June 17, 2003)
INTERMITTENTLY AND ONGONE PROBLEM WITH ABS INDICATOR LIGHT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10024270 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10028470 · 2003-07-17 (July 17, 2003)
2 ITEMS OF CONCERN. THE AIRCONDITIONING UNIT HAS FAILED. WE OWN A BLUE GRAND VOYAGER MINIVAN AND THE PAINT IS PEELING FROM THE ROOF AND ENGINE HOOD OF THE CAR. WE HAVE NOTICED MANY OF THE SAME COLOR AND YEAR TRUCKS, VANS AND CARS WITH FAILING PAINT. A RECALL SHOULD HAPPEN. PAINT SHOULD NOT START PEELING AFTER 4 YEARS OF A CARS LIFE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10028470 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10036890 · 2003-08-30 (August 30, 2003)
THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG ON OUR 1994 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX 30 MPH. THERE WAS NO COLLISION, ROAD BUMPS OR ANYOTHER PHYSICAL JARRING OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO CAUSE FOR THE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER (MY WIFE) SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES (BROKEN NOSE, CUT LIPS AND BRUSING) AND SHE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE SAFELY. FORTUNATELY SHE WAS NOT ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. THIS WAS REPORTED TO CHRYSLER, WHO HAS BEEN VERY UNCOOPERATIVE AND RUDE. THE CHRYSLER SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS FILE NUMBER IS 11586772 (WE HAVE NOT …
Owner-reported narrative. 70,167 miles reported. Look up ODI 10036890 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10042015 · 2003-10-21 (October 21, 2003)
COOLING SYSTEM FAN BROKE BECAUSE OF THE ALUMINUM BRACKET THAT HELD IT IN PLACE. THE BRACKET WAS ATTACHED TO A STEEL ROD WHICH CAUSED TOO MUCH STRESS AND EVENTUALLY RESULTED IN THE FAN BRACKETS BREAKING. THIS PROBLEM HAD OCCURRED TWICE. *AK *TS *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10042015 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10052698 · 2004-01-08 (January 8, 2004)
THIS IS IN REGARDS TO THE GEN 3 SEAT BELTS I DON'T REALLY HAVE A COMPLAINT BECAUSE NOTHING HAS HAPPENED TO US IN OUR VEHICLE, HOWEVER, I FEEL THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT NEEDS FURTHER INVESTIGATION. AS AN OWNER OF A 1994 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER, I AM CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY. *LA
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10052698 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
00V305000 · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Reported: 2000-10-12 (October 12, 2000)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH 2-SPOKE LUXURY WHEELS MANUFACTURED JULY 1992 THROUGH JUNE 1993; OR EQUIPPED WITH 4-SPOKE SPORT WHEELS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1992 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1993. THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.
Consequence: IF THE STEERING WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN, LOSS OF CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL FOR CRACKS AND ANY WHEELS WITH CRACKS WILL BE REPLACED. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL HAVE A REINFORCEMENT PLATE INSTALLED TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION IN THE EVENT CRACKING OCCURS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗93V215000 · Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
Reported: 1993-12-14 (December 14, 1993)
WHEELS WITH MISFORMED LUG NUT SEATS WERE INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES. THIS CAUSES REDUCED NUT TO WHEEL CONTACT AREA AND LIMITS THE WHEEL SELF-CENTERING CAPABILITY DURING INSTALLATION. THIS RESULTS IN LOSS OF WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE RETENTION.
Consequence: LOSS OF LUG NUT TORQUE RETENTION MAY LEAD TO WHEEL LUGFAILURE WHICH MAY CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSPECT THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY PLANT CODE; REPLACE WHEELS KNOWN TO HAVE THE PROBLEM AND INSTALL NEW LUG NUTS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗99V113000 · Air Bags
Reported: 1999-05-06 (May 6, 1999)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE WIRING THAT INITIATES THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD ELECTRICALLY SHORT CIRCUIT TO GROUND. A SHORT CIRCUIT TO GROUND THAT EXISTS IMMEDIATELY AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "ON" OR "START" POSITION CAN CAUSE THE AIR BAG(S) TO INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY.
Consequence: INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN INJURE A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTIC CHECK. ANY SHORT CIRCUITS IDENTIFIED IN EITHER THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INITIATOR WIRE CIRCUIT WILL BE REPAIRED.
NHTSA campaign record ↗99V213000 · Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Hinge And Attachments
Reported: 1999-09-02 (September 2, 1999)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE STRUT TO THE BODY AND THE REAR LIFTGATE CAN ACCUMULATE FATIGUE DAMAGE IF THREE FACTORS COMBINE. IF THE BOLT IS LOOSE, THE GAS STRUT IS OVER-PRESSURIZED, AND THE FREQUENCY OF OPENING AND CLOSING CYCLES IS HIGHER THAN FOR THE AVERAGE CUSTOMER, THE BOLT CAN FAIL.
Consequence: PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR IF THE BOLTS BREAK ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO FALL SUDDENLY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR LOOSE FASTENERS, IF THE FASTENERS ARE LOOSE, THE STRUT (AND INTEGRAL BOLTS) WILL BE REPLACED. IF THE BOLT SHOWS EVIDENCE OF TORQUE, THE BOLT WILL BE REMOVED, LARGER WASHERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING WASHER AND THE BOLT WILL BE REINSTALLED AND HAND TIGHTENED TO THE TARGET TORQUED.
NHTSA campaign record ↗