1989 Plymouth Voyager
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1989 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.
Inboard front seat belt buckle assembly straps can suffer fatigue failure of the strap near its anchor position.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
165 complaints19 involved a crash11 involved a fire29 injuries2 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys · Steering · Unknown or other
We are the original owners of a 1998 plymouth voyager. for the most part, we have loved this vehicle. unfortunately, we have a recurring problem with the serpentine belt falling off whenever it rains. we moved to northern california about four years ago, since this move, the belt has fallen off…
We are the original owners of a 1998 plymouth voyager. for the most part, we have loved this vehicle. unfortunately, we have a recurring problem with the serpentine belt falling off whenever it rains. we moved to northern california about four years ago, since this move, the belt has fallen off three times. we never had this problem before because we lived in an area that did not receive much rain during the year. we take the car back to the dealer for repair and are told this shouldnt be happening. of course, we are charged to put the belt back on the car. we and others (obviously from the complaints on this website and others) believe this IS a car defect that dodge/chrysler should be aware of or are aware but ignoring the problem. we found out that a kit IS available to correct the problem. for only $500 we can get this problem corrected. it should not be a problem to begin with. also, many people have indicated that someone could be killed if the belt falls off since the power steering and several other functions become disabled. I guess someone has to be injured or worse for the car company to admit to the problem. *tt
- Engine and engine cooling
1989 plymouth voyager caught fire on the ohio turnpike. *kb ohio traffic crash report # 10-0015-90. *Jb
- Tires › Sidewall
All 4 tires had an indentation in the side wall in the radial direction. the consumer feels that this could cause a blow out. *nm *sc *jb
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While driving the transmission slipped. *nlm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
1989 plymouth voyager vin no. [Xxx] 3.0 l V-6 oil leaking out of cylinder cover gaskets IS dripping onto hot engine. This vehicle's production date falls within the limits of nhtsa recall campaign no. 89V237000, however the dealership I took the vehicle to in order to have the recall work done…
1989 plymouth voyager vin no. [Xxx] 3.0 l V-6 oil leaking out of cylinder cover gaskets IS dripping onto hot engine. This vehicle's production date falls within the limits of nhtsa recall campaign no. 89V237000, however the dealership I took the vehicle to in order to have the recall work done claims my vehicle IS not covered in the campaign. This situation IS an under-hood fire hazard. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Told by mechanic that this particular engine noise IS common with this vehicle now there IS something seriously wrong. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
Vehicle was parked with engine running and vehicle suddenly went forward. It went through garage door and hit the house. damage to vehicle was $ 500.00, damage to house was $ 1500.00.*ak *slc
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Consumer just parked vehicle and a few minutes later vehicle caught on fire without prior warning. fire department said that fire started at engine.*ak *slc
- Structure › Body › Tailgate
When opening tailgate for any reason door will come down and hit head just like stated in recall 95 I 001 008. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
I have a 1998 voyager van and it has already had 2 transmissions (by the original owner) put in it! was there ever a recall on the transmissions or parts for the transmission for that year? this IS not right! two new trans-sensors were just put on...it seems to be working but not correctly. I have 3 small boys and am on my own. I can't afford this. thank you so much. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
After driving a few miles and parking, a valve under the car starts dumping fuel on the ground.if left alone, the entire tank will drain. Only restarting the car, shifting forward and reverse will it stop.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Hatch back rattles, rear windshield motors start up when up hit a bump and won't stop, front end clinks and it smokes real bad and burns a lot of oil.
- Unknown or other
Paint IS peeling off front hood in large blotches/ noticed other ply. Voyagers around town with same problem. Was there a recall on the paint of these cars?no safety defect listed within the summary. *ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Tailgate › Latch
Defective rear liftgate latch was replaced for the recall, but the latch would not shut properly. please provide further information.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Possible engine failure resulted in fire, vehicle was totally destroyed. (Ohio traffic crash report) nlm
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Both the passenger and drivers side seat collapsed resulting in an accident and causing injuries to passenger and driver. nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Both front brake hoses busted. *Ak
- Seats
Bolt which holds driver's seat in upright position broke during auto accident. my husband was rear-ended at highway speeds and when the seat belt engaged and held him into the seat, the bolt on the driver's seat broke, automatically reclining the seat. my husband was thrown backwards into the…
Bolt which holds driver's seat in upright position broke during auto accident. my husband was rear-ended at highway speeds and when the seat belt engaged and held him into the seat, the bolt on the driver's seat broke, automatically reclining the seat. my husband was thrown backwards into the reclined seat as a result of the accident. consciousness was momentarily lost. additional injuries may have been sustained due to the seat failure, and additional medical costs may have been incurred. the defect was not repaired, because the vehicle was totalled. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
No summary
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission bearings wore out. gears are not able to shift. Internal repairs cannot be repaired. Engine makes a loud roaring noise. Vehicle moves slow or not at all. Motor could still be racing even after gas pedal IS released. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
No summary
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
Electronic transmission w/overdrive has failed and been replaced twice--it IS down now for the second time. the first one was replaced with a rebuilt transmission. however, it has gone down again. IS this a common problem with the plymouth voyager minivans or has any manufacturer recalls available to correct. or am I stuck with having to purchase yet another transmission? *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicle would rev up to about 35-40mph rpms. Would just stop & not shift into gear. Whenever driving would hear loud noises. Vehicle would be at stop light or sign & shake. *ak
- Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack
When driving at 15 mph the cable broke, causing the spare tire to fall from under the vehicle. *ak
- Seat belts › Front
When trying to get out of the seat belts on the driver's side and the passager's sides, the seat belts will lock up and won't unlock. It takes time for the seat belts to unlock, and the consumer claims that it IS a safety problem. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Automatic transmission failure
The petition alleges that the chrysler corporation failed to produce a quality transmission in its model year 1989 minivans, which can fail immaturely
- 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.
- R/htchbck hydr.cylin.fails
There is no summary currently available
- Rear wiper switch/fires
There is no summary currently available
- Seat belt buckle failure
There is no summary currently available
- Trans park system failure
There is no summary currently available
- Rear seat structure fails
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- Underdash fires
There is no summary currently available
- Underdash fires
There is no summary currently available
- Transmission downshifting
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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.
- 6088786Concerns with engine coolant usage. *Nlm
- 618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs.
- 615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *Mjs
- 610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts.
- 607963Information on child seat tether anchors.
- 607959This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
- 605014Conditions with intermittent loss of speed control.
- 604696Subject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
- 604364Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (trs)
- 600862Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment.
- 52963Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol.
- 51993Vehicle shudder during torque converter emcc (lock up) operation/diagnostic trouble code 38.
- 51978Vehicles with 3.0L engines - intake valve deposits - driveway die out, rough idle, lack of power, sags or hesitation.
- 51942Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from plastic body components that are molded in black.
- 46371Bulletin supersedes technical service bulletin 08-16-95, dated apr. 14, 1995. If the vehicle operator **repeatedly** presses and releases the set button with their foot off of the accelerator (a 'lift foot set' to begin speed control operation), the vehicle may accelerate and exceed the desired set speed by up to 5 mph (8 km/h) and then decelerate to less than the desired set speed before finally achieving the desired set speed.
- 43055Unknown
- 41049Cruise control overshoot/undershoot during initial set speed selection.
- 39541Revised sliding door center and lower track over-travel stops.
- 39008Cold start hesitation.
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