1988 Plymouth Voyager
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1988 Plymouth Voyager. Newest first.
Federal mogul IS recalling 6,903 aftermarket ball joint assemblies shipped between november 9, 2007 and march 26, 2008, which may have been packaged with incorrect nuts. the part numbers packaged with incorrect nuts are: k7147, k7329, k8683, and 104353. these parts were made for use on the various vehicles listed above.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevailing torque (self-locking) feature. if the incorrect nut was to become loose, the joining members may loosen leading to a separation of the ball joint. this may result in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Federal mogul will notify owners and replace the parts free of charge. the recall began on may 22, 2008. owners can contact federal mogul at 877-489-6659.
Vehicle description: light duty passenger minivans without remote release. this IS not a safety recall. there has been no determination that a safety defect exists with the minivan latches. chrysler IS conducting a service campaign to replace the liftgate latch assembly of the affected minivans. in a collision, the rear liftgate latch assembly could…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the liftgate latch opens, occupants can be ejected resulting in significantly increased risk of injury or death.
Remedy
Chrysler dealers will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. chrysler began notifying owners during november 1995.
Vehicle description: light duty passenger minivans with remote release. this IS not a safety recall. there has been no determination that a safety defect exists with the minivan latches. chrysler IS conducting a service campaign to replace the liftgate latch assembly of the affected minivans. in a collision, the rear liftgate latch assembly could open.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the liftgate latch opens, occupants can be ejected resulting in significantly increased risk of injury or death.
Remedy
Chrysler dealers will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. chrysler began notifying owners of these vehicles during july 1996.
Fuel tanks may be constructed of improper material.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel could leak at the tank seam which, in presence ofan ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Replace suspect fuel tanks.
Fuel tanks may have been damaged during tank manufacture.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in fuel leakage with the potential fora fire.
Remedy
Replace fuel tanks as necessary.
Owner complaints
91 complaints6 involved a crash9 involved a fire8 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags
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
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
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
- Engine and engine cooling
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
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl) · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
The adjustable steering wheel constantly pivots up and down in the drivers hand. The automatic transmission lever IS very difficult fto move unless the driver pivots the steering column up holding the steering column in place while moving the gear shift lever. The mechanic suggested that he could…
The adjustable steering wheel constantly pivots up and down in the drivers hand. The automatic transmission lever IS very difficult fto move unless the driver pivots the steering column up holding the steering column in place while moving the gear shift lever. The mechanic suggested that he could force a 1/16th thick, 1 inch wide piece of steel on the underside of the steering column assembly to artifically hold the steering column in a high position, overriding the adjustable capability of the steering column, to stop the problem of not being able to easily move the automatic transmission gear shift lever. Please comment on the saftety of this solution for the driver and occupants of this vehicle. My email address IS misspelled on your form. The correct email address IS [xxx]. *ak parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6).
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Switch
Consumer states that the turn signals would not work. consumer has replaced multifunction switches put in and the problem IS still occuring. nlm consumer sold vehicle. *Jg
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › High/low beam dimmer switch
When driving at night consumer cannot see, high and low beams do not work. there IS a substance on light bulbs, preventing driver to see. dealers IS aware of the problem.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control
Oxygen sensor burnt wire
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Excessive oil consumption. *Ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
While driving windshield wiper motor malfunctioned, causing visual difficulty which may result in a crash. dealer had to replace the windshield motor and pivot arms. please provide further information. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Installation on the wire harness dry rotted and burned the wires under the dashboard and in the door panel. Consumer stopped fire from starting by unhooking the battery. dealer has been contacted. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Oil burning fails to pass state inspection. The engine was rebuilt at 50,000 miles. Now at 120,000 miles the dealer saids I need to replace the heads on this car. I have knowest that all the plymouth vans I see on the road they they all smoke all the time like mind. *ak
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Steering gear box gets stuck. *ak *ML
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Fuel injection leak, causing fire.
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › High/low beam dimmer switch
While operating the vehicle with the headlights on, a burning smell developed. this was followed by increasingly visible plumes of smoke which eventually impaired driving visibility. flame was visible briefly. after disconnecting the battery positive cable, it was determined to be a class c fire…
While operating the vehicle with the headlights on, a burning smell developed. this was followed by increasingly visible plumes of smoke which eventually impaired driving visibility. flame was visible briefly. after disconnecting the battery positive cable, it was determined to be a class c fire as the smoke and fire diminished. the vehicle operated normally as long as the headlamp switch was not turned on. upon examination by an automotive electrical specialist, it was found that a spring on the dimmer switch used as a variable resistor had separated from the switch housing making contact with the frame of the dash assembly causing a dead short to ground. as the spring was electronically resistive by design, it glowed to a bright orange igniting combustible materials around the switch. the local dealership for the afore mentioned vehicle was contacted. the parts department was not aware of any mandatory or voluntary recalls or service bulletins. however, they knew that the headlamp switch was upgraded with a solid state dimmer component (p/n 56021889-aa).
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Rear driver's side seat belt IS faulty. The seat belt will not retract or tighten. Dealer was contacted, and stated they would replace the seat belt. This was in august, and they still haven`t gotten the parts. Please provide any further details. *ak
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Power steering fluid
Steering wheel fluid leakage caused fire under the hood.
- Seats
Consumer and wife were hit from behind and both, passenger's and driver's seats collapsed, leaving occupants flat on their backs. *ak
- Suspension
When driving at 35mph and up the vehicle starts to shake excessively out of control. no solution has been found. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
All 3.0 liter , 6 cylinder engines in chrysler/plymouth vans manufactured in 1988 are failing after approximately 90,000 miles due to valve seals/bushings malfunctioning, some even dropping down into cylinders. there IS also excessive oil consumption and severe air pollution. *ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Tailgate › Latch
Liftgate bracket has cracked and broken off, door latches pop open when the vehicle IS in drive. Manufacturer contacted. *Ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Trunk lid › Lock
Owner not notified of recall on trunk latch.
- Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack
Spare tire cable frayed/broke, causing tire to fall off. *ak
- Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack
Spare tire cable frayed/broke, causing tire to fall off the vehic LE. *ak
- Electrical system
Electrical fire.
- Steering › Column
When driving under normal conditions, the steering wheel will tilt without making adjustments to the steering wheel. It tilts when moderate pulling pressure IS applied to top of steering wheel by driver. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Liftgate latches
Liftgate latches in the subject vehicles have failed in low and moderate speed impacts resulting in occupant ejections, injuries, and fatalities.there are two failure modes associated with latch failure: fork bolt-detent lever bypass, and inertial unlatching.nhtsa analyses of chrysler and peer minivans took the form…
Liftgate latches in the subject vehicles have failed in low and moderate speed impacts resulting in occupant ejections, injuries, and fatalities.there are two failure modes associated with latch failure: fork bolt-detent lever bypass, and inertial unlatching.nhtsa analyses of chrysler and peer minivans took the form of static and dynamic crash testing, engineering evaluations, complaint and field analyses, and real world data analyses.a technical report discussing these analyses can be found in the engineering analysis technical report in the public viewing file.chrysler has advised nhtsa that it will conduct a campaign to replace the latches on all the subject vehicles.the chrysler campaign will consist of notification letters to all owners; free replacement of all latches with stronger, safer latches regardless of the age of the minivans; national advertising to promote customer awareness of the campaign; quarterly reports regarding campaign completion rates; as well as additional measures to ensure a high completion rate, above and beyond the actions that normally would be taken in a formal safety recall.these include follow up written and telephonic notifications to owners who do not bring their vehicles in for corrective action.nhtsa firmly believes that the crash performance of the latches on these minivans raises serious safety concerns, and that the campaign addresses these concerns.the chrysler corrective action will increase the strength of the liftgate latches and decrease the potential for inertial unlatching, thereby reducing the risk of crash-related openings of the liftgate and possible occupant ejection through the liftgate opening.owners of chrysler minivans will get a stronger, safer latch free of charge at the earliest possible time, without the need for further technical investigation and complex and time-consuming litigation with an uncertain outcome.based on the above, odi IS closing this investigation.
- Rear wiper switch/fires
There is no summary currently available
- Trans park system failure
There is no summary currently available
- Spare tire carrier fails
There is no summary currently available
- Rear seat structure fails
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- Underdash fires
There is no summary currently available
- Spare tire carrier failure
There is no summary currently available
- Underdash fires
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
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