Plymouth Voyager Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 3, 2020 · 2,202 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 2,202 owner complaints and 16 safety recalls on file for the Plymouth Voyager, across 6 model years (1995–2000). The 1996 model year has the most complaints (756). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.

Plymouth Voyager
1996-2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager photographed in USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
Peak: 1996, with 756 complaints
1995: 33619953361996: 75619967561997: 34619973461998: 32319983231999: 27319992732000: 1682000168

n = 2,202 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Plymouth Voyager years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Voyager year: 1996. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 1996 Voyager: 756 complaints, 9 recalls
  2. 1997 Voyager: 346 complaints, 6 recalls
  3. 1995 Voyager: 336 complaints, 1 recall

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2000 Voyager: 168 complaints, 2 recalls
  2. 1999 Voyager: 273 complaints, 4 recalls
  3. 1998 Voyager: 323 complaints, 5 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Plymouth Voyager problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Air Bags problems411684
Engine and Engine Cooling problems38968
Power Train problems336619
Electrical System problems27063
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems184617
Fuel System, Gasoline problems17161
Visibility problems14961
Structure problems12761
Vehicle Speed Control problems122614
Steering problems10865
Suspension9361
Seat Belts8167
Equipment7461
Latches/locks/linkages6562
Exterior Lighting6360
Seats59620
Tires3861
Child Seat3340
Fuel System, Other1220
Interior Lighting1250
Parking Brake1150
Engine530
Service Brakes, Air540
Wheels530
Equipment Adaptive/mobility221
Fuel/propulsion System110
Service Brakes, Electric110

Plymouth Voyager problems by model year

Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.

All Plymouth Voyager model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2000 Voyager1682—Power TrainFar fewer complaints than other years
1999 Voyager2734—Air BagsAbout as many complaints as other years
1998 Voyager3235—Engine and Engine CoolingAbout as many complaints as other years
1997 Voyager3466—Air BagsAbout as many complaints as other years
1996 Voyager7569—Engine and Engine CoolingFar more complaints than other years
1995 Voyager3361—Air BagsAbout as many complaints as other years

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Frequently asked questions

Which Plymouth Voyager years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 1996 (756) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Voyager year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Plymouth Voyager?

Air Bags, with 411 complaints across 6 model years.

How many recalls does the Plymouth Voyager have?

16 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.