1990 Plymouth Voyager
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 1990 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 stronger latch assembly without charge. chrysler began notifying owners during october 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 in june 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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
226 complaints16 involved a crash6 involved a fire14 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
Rear left tire IS crooked going down road. Found rear axle housing rusted through and kinked. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
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
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
The hatch back door failed. Dealer was contacted. ts *jg
- Tires › Tread/belt
Tire treads are separating.*ak
- Structure › Body › Tailgate · Structure › Body › Trunk lid
Consumer stated the lift gate latch would not shut.*yh
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
I was wondering how or if my vehicle was repaired in this recall-due to the severe oil leak I am currently experiencing. *Ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Front passenger's and driver's lap and shoulder belts will not retract. consumer has contacted dealer. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Vehicle was parked in off position for 15 minutes. upon returning to vehicle, vehicle engine compartment was on fire. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Power train › Automatic transmission
At low stop and go speed the motor will run hot and loose gear shifting, you have to turn off the van and restart the van. I have replaced the radiator, water pump,all sensores, temp.gauges,this did not correct the problem. Could the problem be in the computer board? When you turn off the van and…
At low stop and go speed the motor will run hot and loose gear shifting, you have to turn off the van and restart the van. I have replaced the radiator, water pump,all sensores, temp.gauges,this did not correct the problem. Could the problem be in the computer board? When you turn off the van and restart the van it will shift ok until you stop again, and do it all over. This has cause problems in traffic. Would like to know a corrective action for this. This IS my second minivan no trouble with the frist one.
- Tires › Tread/belt
Major tire separation - tread came right off at 20 mph! defectifve tire - still have it!*ak (dot number: 413 022566 tiresize: p205/70r)
- Power train › Automatic transmission
This will be our 6TH transmission. Replacement only this time chrysler refuses to provide a warranty for replacement transmission. *ak
- Tires › Sidewall
Consumer replaced goodyear aquatred tires (p205/70r14) 7 times within a 3 year period due to sidewall blowouts, all tires were replaced at no charge because the dealer stated it was a product failure. *slc
- Structure › Body
Upon closing side cargo door fell off track which could have caused injuries.*ak
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Platic headlight lens crazed and blocks beam and proper road lighting. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine stalled intermittently during high tempature of 90 degree or more. Vehicle been in dealer shop on two occasions, and at an independent repair shop on five occasions, and no one could locate the cause. Please feel free to provide any further details. *ak
- Unknown or other
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
The left front tire disengaged when the lug-nuts broke off the wheel, striking another vehicle. (ohio traffic crash report) *mjs
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving about 70 mph right rear tire had a blowout, and a tread separation . But, consumer kept control of vehicle. cooper tire, p205/70sr15. *ak
- Unknown or other
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Have gone to dealership numerous time for the anti-brake problem....good for a month and the problem arise again. *ak
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut
Liftate cylinders gave way while being up & driver was removing sculptures from rear of vehicle. hatch slammed down on owner without prior warning. Vehcle was taken to dealer & mechanic found no recalls on vehicle. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Vehicle was parked for about 15 minutes. After being cut off, vehicle caught on fire under the hood. consumer called the dealer, and they were denying that recall 89v237000 affected this vehicle. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While driving with out warning transmission system malfunctioned, causing vehicle to come out of gear which may have caused a crash. previously, transmission was replaced. at 20,000 miles needs to be replaced again. *ak
- Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments
Unloading the vehicle and liftgate support collasped into the frame of the vehicle. contacted dealer, vehicle was not under warranty. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Rear seat anchorages
There is no summary currently available
- 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
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.
- 39974Harsh transaxle shifts. *T2W
- 39541Revised sliding door center and lower track over-travel stops.
- 39258Harsh transaxle shifts.
- 39050Rough idle/start up die out following cold engine start up.
- 39009Improved transmission shift quality.
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