1990 Plymouth VOYAGER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
176 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
70,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1990 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock is the most frequently named component, appearing in 39 of 176 complaints (22.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 22 | 12.5% |
| Braking behavior | 12 | 6.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 1.7% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 1.1% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 1.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 0.6% |
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 | 39 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 29 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 13 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 10 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 9 |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut | 9 |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 8 |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 6 |
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock: 39; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 29; Structure:Body:Door: 13; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 10; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 9; Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut: 9; Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate: 8; Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments: 6
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 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 174 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 | 124 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
1995: 124; 1996: 26; 2000: 14; 2001: 5; 2002: 5; 2003: 1; 2008: 1
Pattern summary
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 22 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues 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 10051854 · 2003-12-19 (December 19, 2003)
WHEN DRIVING THERE WAS A STRONG GAS ODOR INSIDE THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THE DEALER STATED THAT 3 OF THE FUEL INJECTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10051854 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10219986 · 2008-03-03 (March 3, 2008)
REAR LEFT TIRE IS CROOKED GOING DOWN ROAD. FOUND REAR AXLE HOUSING RUSTED THROUGH AND KINKED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 135,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10219986 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 480159 · 1995-02-08 (February 8, 1995)
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480159 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 480297 · 1995-02-07 (February 7, 1995)
SLIDING DOOR SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO OPEN. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480297 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 481000 · 1995-02-04 (February 4, 1995)
TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481000 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 481001 · 1995-02-04 (February 4, 1995)
ROUGH SHIFTING RESULTED IN COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481001 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 481806 · 1995-02-16 (February 16, 1995)
CYLINDER USED TO COUNTERBALANCE WEIGHT IN REAR/OVERHEAD DOOR FAILED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE PHYSICAL EFFORT TO OPEN DOOR. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481806 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 482282 · 1995-03-21 (March 21, 1995)
REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS RIPPED OUT OF ITS MOUNTING BRACKET DAMAGING HEADLINER AND PLASTIC MOULDING AROUND VEHICLE. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 482282 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
89V237000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Reported: 1989-12-27 (December 27, 1989)
THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.
Consequence: THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.
Remedy: REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.
NHTSA campaign record ↗90V145000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Differential Proportional Valve
Reported: 1990-08-10 (August 10, 1990)
INCORRECT SCREWS MAY HAVE BEEN USED IN INSTALLING THE LOAD SENSING BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE TO ITS BRACKET CAUSING THE CLAMPING LOAD TO BE LESS THAN INTENDED.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN INCONSISTENT FRONT TO REAR BRAKEBALANCE WITH POTENTIAL FOR REAR BRAKE SKID UNDER HEAVY BRAKING CONDITIONS.
Remedy: REPLACE PROPORTIONING VALVE TO BRACKET SCREWS WITH PROPER LENGTH SCREWS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗91V053000 · Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Reported: 1991-04-10 (April 10, 1991)
INBOARD FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY STRAPS CAN SUFFER FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE STRAP NEAR ITS ANCHOR POSITION.
Consequence: FATIGUE FAILURE OF SAFETY BELTS IN A SUDDEN STOP ORACCIDENT CONDITION RESULTS IN INCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy: REPLACE FATIGUED STRAPS OR RETROFIT STRAPS WITH A REINFORCEMENT PLATE AND REMOVAL OF AN ANTIROTATION TAB TO PREVENT FATIGUE FAILURE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗