NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Structure complaints
42 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · May 3, 2000
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ON MAY 3, 2000 I TOOK MY PLYMOUTH VOYAGER TO ROBERSON MOTORS IN SALEM, OR BECAUSE OF A BROKER BOLT ATTACHING THE STRUT TO THE REAR HATCH ON THE RIGHT REAR OF THE VEHICLE, WITH SUBSEQUENT DAMAGE TO THE HEADLINER. UPON INSPECTION AND APPRAISING THE DAMAGE, THEY FOUND WASHERS THAT WERE TOO SMALL, CAUSING THE BOLTS TO SNAP. I WAS …
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ON MAY 3, 2000 I TOOK MY PLYMOUTH VOYAGER TO ROBERSON MOTORS IN SALEM, OR BECAUSE OF A BROKER BOLT ATTACHING THE STRUT TO THE REAR HATCH ON THE RIGHT REAR OF THE VEHICLE, WITH SUBSEQUENT DAMAGE TO THE HEADLINER. UPON INSPECTION AND APPRAISING THE DAMAGE, THEY FOUND WASHERS THAT WERE TOO SMALL, CAUSING THE BOLTS TO SNAP. I WAS TOLD THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON IT. UPON CHECKING THEY WERE SURPRISED TO FIND IT WAS NOT LISTED AS RECALLED. THEY SUGGESTED I CALL CHRYSLER AND INQUIRE ABOUT REIMBURSEMENT AS IT CLEARLY FIT THE DESCRIPTION OF "RECALL 730". I UNDERSTAND THAT WHEN THE PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED, RECALL WAS MADE, AND THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED AT THE FACTORY, HOWEVER IT WAS OBVIOUSLY NOT CORRECTED ON THIS VEHICLE AND STILL POSES A PROBLEM ON THE LEFT SIDE. HOPING WE CAN HAVE THIS PROBLEM TAKEN CARE OF BY CHRYSLER BUT NOT GETTING ANYWHERE. THANK YOU, PATRICIA SPENCE
NHTSA ODI #722239
Mileage unknown · Feb 13, 2000
Structure
THE SLIDING DOOR TRACK UNDERWENT FATIGUE FAILURE, CAUSING THE DOOR TO FALL OPEN UPON INITIATING OPENING THE DOOR. HAD WE BEEN MOVING AND THE DOOR BEEN BUMPED. I HAVE GRAVE CONCERN THE DOOR COULD HAVE BECOME UNHINGED AND BEGUN CARTWHEELING DOWN THE ROAD. WORSE THAN THAT IF THE DOOR DID REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE OTHER TWO HINGES, T…
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THE SLIDING DOOR TRACK UNDERWENT FATIGUE FAILURE, CAUSING THE DOOR TO FALL OPEN UPON INITIATING OPENING THE DOOR. HAD WE BEEN MOVING AND THE DOOR BEEN BUMPED. I HAVE GRAVE CONCERN THE DOOR COULD HAVE BECOME UNHINGED AND BEGUN CARTWHEELING DOWN THE ROAD. WORSE THAN THAT IF THE DOOR DID REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE OTHER TWO HINGES, THE GAP BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE FRAME IN THIS CASE WAS SUFFICIENT FOR SOMEONE TO FALL THROUGH. MY SON TELLS ME A FRIEND OF HIS WHO ALSO HAS A 1995 PLYMOUTH MINI VAN HAD HIS SIDE DOOR COMPLETELY FALL OF AT THE HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT A COUPLE MONTHS AGO. HOUSTON, WE'VE GOT A PROBLEM! THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR WHAT I SAW TODAY. PLEASE GIVE ME A CALL. I TOOK PICTURES OF THE FAILURE IF YOU WANT TO SEE IT. I'LL BE TAKING IT TO POMOCO CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH FOR THEM TO FIX TOMORROW (2/14/00). *AK
NHTSA ODI #718701
Mileage unknown · Nov 17, 1999
SeatsStructure
DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR HINGES BROKE, CAUSING DOOR TO HANG DOWN. ALSO, DRIVER SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM BROKE, CAUSING SEATBACK TO FALL TO THE FLOOR. RECLINER MECHANISM BROKE TWICE. CHRYSLER FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE CONSIDERS THE SEATS IN THE CAR TO BE TRIM, AND AS SUCH, IT IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #838391
Mileage unknown · Oct 3, 1999
Structure
COMING TO STOP & GOING OVER BUMPS TRUNK COMES UNLATCHED
NHTSA ODI #712725
Mileage unknown · Sep 23, 1999
Exterior LightingInterior LightingStructure
WHENEVER MAKING LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS, A DINGING NOISE, LIKE A BELL, WOULD SOUND FOR DOOR. THE LOCKS WOULD GO UP/DOWN. DIMMER SWITCH WAS USED TO TURN OFF INTERIOR LIGHTS WHICH CAME ON/OFF ON ITS OWN. THIS HAPPENED ONLY WHEN VEHICLE HIT BUMPS OR ROUGH PATCH IN ROAD. THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYS ON. DOME LIGHT COMES ON ALSO. HAS TAKE…
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WHENEVER MAKING LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS, A DINGING NOISE, LIKE A BELL, WOULD SOUND FOR DOOR. THE LOCKS WOULD GO UP/DOWN. DIMMER SWITCH WAS USED TO TURN OFF INTERIOR LIGHTS WHICH CAME ON/OFF ON ITS OWN. THIS HAPPENED ONLY WHEN VEHICLE HIT BUMPS OR ROUGH PATCH IN ROAD. THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYS ON. DOME LIGHT COMES ON ALSO. HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER AS OF YET TO CHECK ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #848587
Mileage unknown · Aug 11, 1999
Structure
UNDER ROUTINE MAINTAINENCE THE MECHANIC AT SANDERS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE NOTICED THAT THE LOWER HINGE ON THE DRIVERS SIDED DOOR WAS LOOSE AND THEN THAT THE METAL AROUND THE OPENING IN THE DOOR POST COLUMN WHERE THE HINGE ENTERS THE POST IS "TORN". I HAVE CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER, LOOKED UP NHTS BULLETINS AND CALLED THE MANUFACTURER…
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UNDER ROUTINE MAINTAINENCE THE MECHANIC AT SANDERS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE NOTICED THAT THE LOWER HINGE ON THE DRIVERS SIDED DOOR WAS LOOSE AND THEN THAT THE METAL AROUND THE OPENING IN THE DOOR POST COLUMN WHERE THE HINGE ENTERS THE POST IS "TORN". I HAVE CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER, LOOKED UP NHTS BULLETINS AND CALLED THE MANUFACTURER TO REPORT MY FINDINGS. I DO NOT KNOW HOW LONG THIS CONDITION HAS EXISTED. IT IS NOT ON ANY RECALL LIST BUT IT IS A SERIOUS COST TO ME IF I HAVE TO PAY FOR IT MYSELF AND A SAFETY ISSUE. IT IS NOT FROM ABUSE BY MYSELF OR THE PREVIOUS OWNER. I BELIEVE IT IS A FAULTY ASSEMBLY PROBLEM--A FAILED WELD IN THE BACK UP PLATE THAT HOLDS THE HINGE TO THE BODY.
NHTSA ODI #709881
Mileage unknown · Aug 9, 1999
Interior LightingStructure
WHILE DRIVING AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK LOCKED THE DOORS UNEXPECTEDLY, THEN THE DOME LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CHIME CAME ON, INDICATING A DOOR WAS OPENED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN #. *AK
NHTSA ODI #844632
Mileage unknown · Jun 30, 1999
Structure
AFTER REAR DOOR LOCK RECALL UPGRADE AUTO-LOCKS/LIGHTS/ALARM SOUNDS, RANDOMLY FLICKER ON&OFF.
NHTSA ODI #708096
Mileage unknown · Nov 18, 1997
Exterior LightingStructure
BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED.
NHTSA ODI #525028
Mileage unknown · Jul 29, 1997
Electrical SystemStructureSuspension
THE POWER WINDOW ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WILL NOT SHUT. THE MIRROR SWITCH WAS REPLACED AT 20,000 MILES, TRANSMITTER FOR REMOTE KEY AT 26,000 MILES, BOTH MOTOR SWITCHES ON BACK WINDOWS AT 30,00, AT 35,000 SLIDING DOOR SWITCH WAS REPLACED. STILL EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *AK CONSUMER PROVIDED INVOICES WITH SPECIFIC INFORMAT…
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THE POWER WINDOW ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WILL NOT SHUT. THE MIRROR SWITCH WAS REPLACED AT 20,000 MILES, TRANSMITTER FOR REMOTE KEY AT 26,000 MILES, BOTH MOTOR SWITCHES ON BACK WINDOWS AT 30,00, AT 35,000 SLIDING DOOR SWITCH WAS REPLACED. STILL EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *AK CONSUMER PROVIDED INVOICES WITH SPECIFIC INFORMATION REGARDING THE FAILURE OF SLIDING DOOR LOCKS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING ON THEIR OWN, POWER WINDOWS FAILING AND DEALER REPLACING POWER WINDOW MOTOR, DOOR AJAR AND CHIME BINGING WHILE DRIVING AND DEALER REPLACED SLIDING DOOR LIGHT SWITCH, CONSOLE LIGHT FLASHING, DRIVER SIDE REMOTE MIRROR INOPERABLE AND DEALER REPLACDING ELECTRIC MIRROR SWITCH, AND ON THREE OCCASIONS THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT BULB FAILED, THIS COULD POSSIBLY BE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, ALSO SPARK PLUGS WERE FOUND WEAK, DEALER REPLACED THEM. REAR WHEEL BEARINGS WERE REPLACED. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #814466
NHTSA investigations
6DP03002 · Steering Column Separation
Opened May 7, 2003 · Closed Jul 22, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering:column
MR. LARRY A. SACKEY SUBMITTED A PETITION TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) BY LETTER DATED APRIL 18, 2003, REQUESTING THAT NHTSAFURTHER INVESTIGATE THE DEFECTIVE COLLAPSIBLE STEERING SHAFT SYSTEM ON 1987-1995 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.IN PART BECAUSE OF 49 CFR ? 30120(G), NHTSA HAS DECIDED TO LIMIT THE SCOPE OF THE PETITION VEHICLES TO 1993-1995 MODELS, EXCLUDING THE 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND 1994-1995 DODGE RAM SERIES TRUCKS THAT WERE RECALLED (93V210 & 96V230) FOR STEERING COLUMN FAILURE.IF THE ANALYSIS OF THESE VEHICLES HAD IDENTIFIED A POTENTIAL PROBLEM, THE SCOPE COULD HAVE BEEN EXPANDED IN AN INVESTIGATION.A REVIEW OF ODI'S DATA BASE SHOWS NO RECENT COMPLAINTS AND A LACK OF A COMPLAINT TREND CONCERNING THE SUBJECT ISSUE ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AS A WHOLE OR BY INDIVIDUAL MODELS.THEREFORE, THE PETITION IS DENIED.FOR DETAILS, SEE FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE VOLUME 68, NO. 130, JULY 8, 2003.
PE97049 · Air Bag Circuit/windshield Wiper Motor
Opened Nov 18, 1997 · Closed Mar 17, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility
There is no summary currently available
EA97003 · Integrated Child Seat Belt Lockup
Opened Jan 31, 1997 · Closed Aug 19, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Child Seat
THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.CHRYSLER CORPORATION HAS SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT IDENTIFYING A SAFETY DEFECT AND OUTLINING THE PROPOSED REMEDY.RECALL NUMBER 98V-185 HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO THIS SAFETY RECALL.
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Child Seat
THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.CHRYSLER CORPORATION HAS SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT IDENTIFYING A SAFETY DEFECT AND OUTLINING THE PROPOSED REMEDY.RECALL NUMBER 98V-185 HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO THIS SAFETY RECALL.
Child Seat
THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.CHRYSLER CORPORATION HAS SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT IDENTIFYING A SAFETY DEFECT AND OUTLINING THE PROPOSED REMEDY.RECALL NUMBER 98V-185 HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO THIS SAFETY RECALL.
DP96014 · Defective Air Bag Crash Sensor
Opened Nov 14, 1996 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE
CFAS SENT A FOLLOW-UP LETTER ON DECEMBER 12, 1996, TO CHANGE THE INTENT OF THE PETITION TO AIRBAG AGGRESSIVITY AND DEPLOYMENT VARIABILITY.NHTSA RECEIVED THE LETTER ON 12/12/96; ACCORDINGLY, THE PETITION DUE DAY WAS CHANGED TO APRIL 12, 1997.CFAS PETITIONED THE AGENCY TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE AIRBAG CRASH SENSOR AND/OR DEPLOYMENT SYSTEMS FOR THE 1991-92 CHEVROLET CORSICA/BERETTA, 1990-92 FORD TAURUS, AND 1994-96 CHRYSLER MINIVANS ARE DEFECTIVE.CFAS ALLEGE THAT INFORMATION ON LOW SPEED CRASHES HERE OCCUPANTS HAVE SUFFERED FATAL INJURIES SUGGESTS [THAT THE ABOVE VEHICLES] HAVE DEFECTIVE AIRBAG CRASH SENSOR AND/OR DEPLOYMENT SYSTEMS.
SQ96016 · Integrated Child Seat Belt Lockup
Opened Sep 18, 1996 · Closed Feb 4, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:integrated Child Seat
ODI CONTINUES TO RECEIVE COMPLAINTS ALLEGING LATCHING/RETRACTOR MECHANISM PROBLEMS.CHRYSLER'S ASSESSMENT OF THE PROBLEM INDICATES THAT OWNERS OF THE VEHICLES ARE NOT ADHERING TO THE CLEANING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SEAT.THE SEAT APPEARS TO MALFUNCTION IF CRUMBS OF FOOD OR BEVERAGE RESIDUE ACCUMULATES ON THE LATCHING TONGUE IN THEWELL LOCATED BETWEEN THE CHILD'S LEGS.ODI HAS 19 COMPLAINTS OF RETRACT LOCKUP.SEVEN OF THESE COMPLAINTS REPORT CUTTING THE STRAPS TO REMOVE THE CHILD.TWO OF THE SEVEN CONSUMERS ALLEGE THE CHILD WAS CHOKING.CHRYSLER REPORTS 60 OWNER/FIELD REPORTS WHICH INDICATED 19 HARNESSES WERE CUT TO REMOVE THE CHILDREN.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO FULLY ASSESS THE SAFETY CONSEQUENCE OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT AND TO EVALUATE THE CHRYSLER CORPORATION'S RATIONAL FOR NOT CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN.
PE96008 · Safety Blt Latch Operation
Opened Jan 25, 1996 · Closed Jun 28, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
There is no summary currently available