1988 Plymouth VOYAGER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
73 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1988 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 17 of 73 complaints (23.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 5 | 6.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 5.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 4.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 2.7% |
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 | 17 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 3 |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 3 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 3 |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut | 3 |
| Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire | 3 |
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock: 17; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 4; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 3; Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 3; Structure:Body:Door: 3; Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut: 3; Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire: 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 | 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. 73 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 | 46 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
1995: 46; 1996: 15; 2000: 7; 2002: 2; 2003: 1; 2005: 2
Pattern summary
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 3 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 10022366 · 2003-05-21 (May 21, 2003)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10022366 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10113238 · 2005-03-01 (March 1, 2005)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10113238 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10130253 · 2005-07-22 (July 22, 2005)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10130253 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 482250 · 1995-03-15 (March 15, 1995)
POWER WIRE TO REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SHORTED OUT, CAUSING WIRE/DASH/ENGINE HARNESS TO FAIL. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 482250 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 483060 · 1995-08-14 (August 14, 1995)
SCREWS HOLDING TAILGATE LATCH IN PLACE FELL OUT, CAUSING TAILGATE TO POP OPEN. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 483060 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 483163 · 1995-07-02 (July 2, 1995)
ENGINE HEAD/GASKET FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE TO SMOKE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 483163 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 483970 · 1995-09-19 (September 19, 1995)
TAILGATE SPRING NOT HOOKED ONTO TAILGATE, CAUSING DOOR TO FALL DOWN.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 483970 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 484298 · 1995-07-15 (July 15, 1995)
POWER STEERING RACK/PINION LEAKS. *DH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 484298 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
88V010000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Reported: 1988-01-26 (January 26, 1988)
FUEL TANKS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING TANK MANUFACTURE.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE WITH THE POTENTIAL FORA FIRE.
Remedy: REPLACE FUEL TANKS AS NECESSARY.
NHTSA campaign record ↗88V107000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Reported: 1988-07-01 (July 1, 1988)
FUEL TANKS MAY BE CONSTRUCTED OF IMPROPER MATERIAL.
Consequence: FUEL COULD LEAK AT THE TANK SEAM WHICH, IN PRESENCE OFAN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: REPLACE SUSPECT FUEL TANKS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗