1986 Plymouth VOYAGER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
44 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1986 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 44 complaints (15.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 3 | 6.8% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 4.5% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 4.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.3% |
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 | 7 |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System | 3 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 3 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 2 |
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock: 7; Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate: 6; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System: 3; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 3; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 2; Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal: 2
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 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
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: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 44 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 | 32 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2002 | 2 |
1995: 32; 1996: 6; 2000: 4; 2002: 2
Pattern summary
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 481585 · 1995-04-13 (April 13, 1995)
VEHICLE STALLING DUE TO MOIST AIR FREEZING IN CARBURETOR. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481585 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 484933 · 1995-07-13 (July 13, 1995)
FRONT STRUTS REPLACED.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 484933 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 489762 · 1995-05-03 (May 3, 1995)
SPARE TIRE CABLE BROKE, CAUSING TIRE TO DISLODGE. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 489762 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 507412 · 1996-08-15 (August 15, 1996)
MOTORIZED SEAT BELTS FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 507412 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 507671 · 1996-08-20 (August 20, 1996)
LEFT FRONT SEAT TRACK AND ANCHORS FAILED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 507671 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 550592 · 2000-01-28 (January 28, 2000)
BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING, EMERGENCY BRAKE USED WHICH RESULTED IN FIRE , POSSIBLE CAUSE OF FIRE FROM EMERGENCY BRAKE USE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 550592 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 552093 · 2000-05-04 (May 4, 2000)
THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS DUE TO TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 552093 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 737751 · 2000-12-13 (December 13, 2000)
WE WERE DRIVING BACK FROM A NY WEDDING ON 8/18/98 IN OUR 86 VOYAGER WITH 5 PEOPLE WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND WRAPPED ITSELF AROUND THE AXEL. I WAS IN THE PASSING LANE AT 65 MPH. I MANAGED TO AVOID LOOSING CONTROL AND GETTING OVER TO THE SIDE. I HAVE RECEIPTS FOR EVERYTHING TO SHOW THE TIRES WERE WELL MANITAINED AT THE FIRESTONE DEALERSHIP WHERE I SERVICE MY CAR AND AT THE FIRESTONE DEALERSHIP IN LAWRENCEVILLE NJ THAT TOOK THE DAMAGED TIRE AND REPLACE IT. WE JUST WANT PEOPLE TO NO THAT THE TIRE RECALL OF CERTAIN TIR…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 737751 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
86V010000 · Seats
Reported: 1986-01-23 (January 23, 1986)
FIRST REAR SEATS WERE INSTALLED WITH AN INCORRECT LEFT SIDE SEAT RISER WHICH CAUSES FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE SEAT AND SEAT BELT LOADING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207, SEATING SYSTEMS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED, THE SEATS MAY BECOME DETACHED, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES TO ITS OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: REPLACE INCORRECT SEAT RISERS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗