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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 3 of 165 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Latches/locks/linkages. Review the 43 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 32 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Structure. Review the 31 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
19 crash reports10 fire reports15 injury reports
What owners actually said
165 reports
102,000 miles · Jan 20, 2012
Engine And Engine CoolingSteeringUnknown 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 THREE TIMES. WE NEVER HAD THI…
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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
NHTSA ODI #10444701
Mileage unknown · Feb 14, 2008
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
1989 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER CAUGHT FIRE ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE. *KB OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0015-90. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10218364
200,000 miles · Apr 20, 2004
TiresCrash
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
NHTSA ODI #10064883
Mileage unknown · May 7, 2003
Power Train
WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED. *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10019345
140,000 miles · Jan 10, 2003
Engine And Engine Cooling
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 I…
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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
NHTSA ODI #10000922
Mileage unknown · Apr 18, 2002
Engine And Engine Cooling
TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT THIS PARTICULAR ENGINE NOISE IS COMMON WITH THIS VEHICLE NOW THERE IS SOMETHING SERIOUSLY WRONG. *AK
NHTSA ODI #760856
Mileage unknown · Aug 6, 2001
Power TrainCrash
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
NHTSA ODI #893527
Mileage unknown · May 11, 2001
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
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
NHTSA ODI #888076
Mileage unknown · Apr 20, 2001
Structure
WHEN OPENING TAILGATE FOR ANY REASON DOOR WILL COME DOWN AND HIT HEAD JUST LIKE STATED IN RECALL 95 I 001 008. *AK
NHTSA ODI #886406
Mileage unknown · Feb 7, 2001
Power Train
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 …
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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
THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
10
DP98003 · Automatic Transmission Failure
Opened Mar 11, 1998 · Closed Apr 10, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train
THE PETITION ALLEGES THAT THE CHRYSLER CORPORATION FAILED TO PRODUCE A QUALITY TRANSMISSION IN ITS MODEL YEAR 1989 MINIVANS, WHICH CAN FAIL IMMATURELY
EA94005 · Liftgate Latches
Opened Jan 31, 1994 · Closed Oct 25, 1995
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
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.
PE92027 · R/htchbck Hydr.cylin.fails
Opened Mar 10, 1992 · Closed Jun 3, 1992
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
There is no summary currently available
PE91062 · Rear Wiper Switch/fires
Opened Mar 19, 1991 · Closed Jul 31, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Equipment
There is no summary currently available
PE91026 · Seat Belt Buckle Failure
Opened Jan 4, 1991 · Closed May 1, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
There is no summary currently available
EA91010 · Trans Park System Failure
Opened Dec 10, 1990 · Closed Dec 31, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train
There is no summary currently available
PE90079 · Rear Seat Structure Fails
Opened May 7, 1990 · Closed Oct 2, 1990
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System
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EA90011 · Underdash Fires
Opened Feb 23, 1990 · Closed Feb 28, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting
There is no summary currently available
PE89170 · Underdash Fires
Opened Sep 26, 1989 · Closed Feb 23, 1990
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline
There is no summary currently available
PE89036 · Transmission Downshifting
Opened Jan 9, 1989 · Closed Jan 31, 1989
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train
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