1991 Plymouth Voyager
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
10 recalls name the 1991 Plymouth Voyager. Newest first.
Vehicle description: MINI vans. the bolts used to attach the strut to the body and the rear liftgate can accumulate fatigue damage if three factors combine. if the bolt IS loose, the gas strut IS over-pressurized, and the frequency of opening and closing cycles IS higher than for the average customer, the bolt can fail.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Personal injury could occur if the bolts break allowing the liftgate to fall suddenly.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect for loose fasteners, if the fasteners are loose, the strut (and integral bolts) will be replaced. if the bolt shows evidence of torque, the bolt will be removed, larger washers will replace the existing washer and the bolt will be reinstalled and hand tightened to the target torqued.
Vehicle description: minivans. the left hand windshield wiper pivot drive arm was not mechanically staked to the pivot shaft.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could allow the drive arm to disengage from the shaft leading to a loss of wiper function. the driver's visibility would be impaired, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the left hand side windshield wiper pivot assembly.
Vehicle description: passenger mini-vans. covers on the solid stalk mounted seat belt buckles can become dislodged causing the release button to stick inside the cover. the buckle would then be only partially latched.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install a cover retaining clip to the stalk mounted buckle cover to prevent dislocation of the buckle cover.
Vehicle description: passenger mini-vans. The center rear seat, right outboard side, safety belt anchor hook can become unattached from the body anchor position.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the anchor hook retaining clip with a revised profile clip and a cover plate.
The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the steering wheel separates from the center hub attachment to the steering column, loss of control can occur increasing the risk of an accident.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for armature cracks in the center hub attachment area. any steering wheels showing cracks will be replaced. all other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in the event cracking occurs.
The ABS hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this condition occurs, the ABS function could be lost and reduced power assist would be experienced during vehicle braking increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will test the vehicle's anti-lock brake system and repair the vehicles if necessary. Also the warranty on all ABS components will be extended to 10 years or 100,000 miles (except for the brake actuator piston assembly and the pump-motor assembly which will have a lifetime coverage). Owners will also be reimbursed for previous ABS component repair costs.
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 of these vehicles in 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 march 1996.
The anti-lock brake system high pressure pump may be porous which will result in brake fluid leakage.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fluid leakage eventually causes the loss of both theanti-lock brake system and hydraulic assist for the brake system, resulting inincreased likelihood of brake lockup and increased stopping distances, whichcould result in a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Replace the ABS high pressure pump and high pressure hose if the last six digits of the bar code label on the pump are between 052300 and 059262.
The anti-lock brake system high pressure hose may leak or detach at its crimped end fitting resulting in the discharge of hydraulic fluid.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fluid discharge eventually causes the loss of both theanti-lock brake system and hydraulic assist for the brake system, resulting inincreased likelihood of brake lockup and increased stopping distances, whichcould result in a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Replace the ABS high pressure hose with a hose of different design and construction.
Owner complaints
520 complaints26 involved a crash7 involved a fire28 injuries3 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Hinge and attachments
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 plymouth voyager. the contact stated the bolt that held the strut on the passenger side of the liftgate fractured as it was closing. The contact stated that the liftgate was no longer operable. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign ID number: 99v213000…
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 plymouth voyager. the contact stated the bolt that held the strut on the passenger side of the liftgate fractured as it was closing. The contact stated that the liftgate was no longer operable. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign ID number: 99v213000 (structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge and attachments) in 1999 but had never received the recall repair. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the repair was refused. the manufacturer advised that due to the age of the recall, the contact would be liable for one half of the repair costs. The contact stated that the manufacturer should stand behind the recall and repair the liftgate. the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 185,102.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
TL* the contact owns a 1991 plymouth voyager. The contact stated while driving at unknown speeds, the anti-lock braking system warning light illuminated on the dashboard. The dealer advised the ABS system was defective and would need to be replaced, the repair was performed on the vehicle, however…
TL* the contact owns a 1991 plymouth voyager. The contact stated while driving at unknown speeds, the anti-lock braking system warning light illuminated on the dashboard. The dealer advised the ABS system was defective and would need to be replaced, the repair was performed on the vehicle, however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer advised they would contact the dealer but would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.
- Equipment · Service brakes, hydraulic
Brake failure 1991 plymouth van ABS system failure pumps brake fluid out top fill caps while parked & runs battery down to dead also hard pedal at any time fails to stop ABS system was repaired or replaced about 1999 dash warning go on & off at any time been dealer shop 4 weeks dispute lifetime warranty for recall. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
1991 voyager with a fuel leak. Consumer states that the leak IS at the cross over pipe on the fuel rail. He states that the leak IS so bad the vehicle cannot be driven. He was informed that the recall did not apply to this vehicle. *kb
- Power train
1991 plymouth voyager with transmission problems. Consumer states that the transmission slips and IS difficult to move the shift lever from park, reverse, neutral, and drive. *kb the consumer stated the shifter broke.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Dt*: the contact stated the brakes do not work properly. while applying pressure the pedal felt spongy and must be pumped several times before the vehicle will stop. an nhtsa recall, # 96v099000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock however, the recall did not remedy the problem. the dealership would not offer a second repair without charge under the recall.
- Electrical system
Vehicle died. Attempt to restart failed. Fire burst from under hood. entire vehicle, inside and out, became engulfed in flames. totally burned inside and out. father able to get three small children out of vehicle without injuries. Ranger stated that fire started under dash.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
Smelled fuel, found fuel rail leaking at pressed joint leading to other side, car undriveable, not yet repaired. *jb
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
It would be hard for the consumer the close the front doors. T dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *Ak
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
Headlights go out while driving. This reduces the consumer's visibility. When this occurs the headlights lever has to be held in the on position for the headlights to function. dealership replaced the entire headlight assembly, but problem recurred. This happened because the headlight switch shorted out.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Clock spring on steering column failed internally, causing steering wheel to lock up. This was during left turn. After rocking steering wheel back and forth, it would turn again with normal input forces, however the horn, cruise, and airbag are not operational after this incident. *Ak
- Power train › Axle assembly
Consumer complained about a broken axle. axle was replaced 4 times already. *ak
- Equipment › Electrical · Power train · Service brakes, hydraulic
Brakes failed to stop and light comes on w/anti lock light chrysler replaced with another exact part from junkyard and charged me for new parts $937.59. 1.5 yrs. Later same problem occurs, this IS how I learned what they had done.
- Engine and engine cooling · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Fuel system, gasoline · Service brakes, hydraulic · Structure · Unknown or other
Vehicle has been a source of numerous never seen before and unresolved problems especially due to the fact that it IS presently located in provence (france) where parts and labor are very hard to come by.....
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When coming to a stop consumer applied a lot of pressure to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. consumer believed this was due to manufacturer's recall 702 concerning ABS braking system. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When the brakes were applied brake pedal went to the floor, and vehicle came to a stop. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicated that accumulator pressure switch needed to be replaced. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
This transmission has now failed twice, once at 46000 and new at 67000. I have read that there are a lot of problems with this on all their vans, they should be made to make some kind of recall or someone should start a class action suit against them for faulty problems. Dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/2002 cut-over-to artemis........7707660. *ak *jb
- Seat belts › Front
While in motion, and applying the brakes the seat belts won't lock. *jg
- Structure › Body › Door
Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the passenger side door would open causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified. Ts
- Visibility › Windshield
While driving in the rain the windshield wipers stopped working. cause IS unknown. please provide any further information. dealer has not been contacted. mr
- Power train › Axle assembly
While vehicle was in parked and with no warning left axle snapped, causing vehicle to roll backwards, resulting in an accident. Dealer notified.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Intermittently ABS light and brake light would come on simultaneously, and cause brake loss. Vehicle been to dealer on three occasions, and they were unable to locate cause of problen. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers fail to operate. seat belts are a problem. problem with brakes.*ak
- Structure › Body › Hood
Hood collapsed due to arm that was used to support hood bended. please describe details. *Ak
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
Weld hinch of passenger's door broke off when door was opened without any force.*ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Rear liftgate support
On may 7, 1997, chrysler filed a defect information report to recall 436,000 1992 dodge caravan/grand caravan, plymouth voyager/grand voyager and chrysler town and country vehicles to repair the liftgate supports; safety recall 97v-079.odi had investigation the rear liftgate support problem for 1991-1993 chrysler…
On may 7, 1997, chrysler filed a defect information report to recall 436,000 1992 dodge caravan/grand caravan, plymouth voyager/grand voyager and chrysler town and country vehicles to repair the liftgate supports; safety recall 97v-079.odi had investigation the rear liftgate support problem for 1991-1993 chrysler minivans in pe 96-035 and ea96-027.at the time of closing ea96-027 on may 16, 1997, a safety related defect trend had not been identified on the 1991 and 1993 models.since the closing of ea96-027, odi has received 34 complaints of rear liftgate support attaching bolt failures, including ten injuries, on the subjecet vehicles.it IS recommended that a recall query be opened to determine the scope of liftgate support failures on the subject vehicles.closing note: on july 19, 1999, damilerchrysler agreed to recall 1991, 1993, and 1994 model year vehicles to remedy rear liftgate supports; safety recall 99v-213.it IS recommended that rq99-004 be closed.
- Alleged rear liftgate support failure
The retainer bolt of the rear liftgate support cylinders may shear resulting in sudden collapse of the rear hatch door.
- Inconsistent safety belt buckle
safety belt buckle hosing slips down, pinching the red release button.owners report having trouble opening and closing them many allege belt unlatches while driving because of the release buttom
- Alleged rear liftgate support failure
The retainer bolt of the rear lift gate support cylinders may sheer resulting in the sudden collapse of the rear hatch door.
- Safety blt latch operation
There is no summary currently available
- Steering wheel separation
After an extensive investigation and analysis, chrysler has identified the defect as a fatigue failure, origination in the heat affected region of the projection welds of the steering wheel hub to steering wheel armature attachment.the hub IS the portion of the steering wheel assembly that connects it to the steering…
After an extensive investigation and analysis, chrysler has identified the defect as a fatigue failure, origination in the heat affected region of the projection welds of the steering wheel hub to steering wheel armature attachment.the hub IS the portion of the steering wheel assembly that connects it to the steering column shaft and IS attached to the underside of the steering wheel assembly by 4 welds.if cracks develop in the heat affected region of the welds and propagate through the steering wheel armature to each of the welds, the steering wheel can separate from the hub.this IS a slow progressive failure which normally occurs at high mileage.in some cases complainants have reported a looseness or wobbling of the steering wheel prior to separation.to remedy this defect, chrysler will inspect the steering wheels of the affected vehicles for cracks in the hub area.if any cracks are found, the steering wheel will be replaced.all other vehicles will have reinforcing plates installed which would prevent a steering wheel separation should cracking occur.
- ABS braking system fails
There is no summary currently available
- ABS braking system fails
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.
- Melted throttle cables
There is no summary currently available
- Window shattering
There is no summary currently available
- Safety blt anchorage brks
There is no summary currently available
- Braking performance loss
ABS system leaks are alleged by consumers which result in complete brakefailure. Severre leaking occurs while the vehicle sits for several hoursresulting in complete loss of fluid. Leaks are appearing in both the highand low pressure lines possibly due to a faulty seal or coupling. Onecomplaint alleges fluid being…
ABS system leaks are alleged by consumers which result in complete brakefailure. Severre leaking occurs while the vehicle sits for several hoursresulting in complete loss of fluid. Leaks are appearing in both the highand low pressure lines possibly due to a faulty seal or coupling. Onecomplaint alleges fluid being forced out of brake reservoir when engine isstarted, possible pointing to a faulty check valve in the accumulator.
- ABS control 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.
- 6092304Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures.
- 6089800Daimlerchrysler corporation IS now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles.
- 6088834Information regarding nhtsa authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *Nlm
- 6088786Concerns with engine coolant usage. *Nlm
- 620059Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty.
- 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)
- 603856A 30 day windshield wiper pivot survey.
- 603153Subject regarding airbag on - off switches.
- 602450Subject regarding the airbag on-off switches.
- 602318Discussion on airbag on- off switches for selected vehicles
- 600862Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment.
- 54423Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity.
- 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.
- 39977Exhaust noise when accelerating or when vehicle IS under moderate load.
- 39974Harsh transaxle shifts. *T2W
- 39541Revised sliding door center and lower track over-travel stops.
- 39258Harsh transaxle shifts.
- 39009Improved transmission shift quality.
- 37982Low heater performance.
- 37858Pcm not properly disengaging a/c clutch via the relay also the pcm may not energize the a/c clutch relay.
- 37792Serpentine belt comes off pulleys.
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