1990 Plymouth Grand Voyager

▲ Better than typical
1990 Plymouth Grand Voyager
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:58:23.067Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Complaints
42
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

45% of complaints

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1986: 1 complaint 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 8 complaints 1989: 15 complaints 1990: 42 complaints 1990 42 1991: 164 complaints 1992: 244 complaints 1993: 254 complaints 1993 1994: 198 complaints 1995: 80 complaints 1996: 1,326 complaints 1996 1997: 261 complaints 1998: 283 complaints 1999: 213 complaints 1999 2000: 110 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2002: 4 complaints 2002
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 8 complaints 1988 1989: 15 complaints 1990: 42 complaints 1990 42 1991: 164 complaints 1992: 244 complaints 1992 1993: 254 complaints 1994: 198 complaints 1994 1995: 80 complaints 1996: 1,326 complaints 1996 1997: 261 complaints 1998: 283 complaints 1998 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 110 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2002: 4 complaints 2002
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 8 complaints 1988 1989: 15 complaints 1989 1990: 42 complaints 1990 42 1991: 164 complaints 1991 1992: 244 complaints 1992 1993: 254 complaints 1993 1994: 198 complaints 1994 1995: 80 complaints 1995 1996: 1,326 complaints 1996 1997: 261 complaints 1997 1998: 283 complaints 1998 1999: 213 complaints 1999 2000: 110 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 4 complaints 2002

1990: 42 complaints

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YearComplaints
19841
19851
19861
19872
19888
198915
199042
1991164
1992244
1993254
1994198
199580
19961,326
1997261
1998283
1999213
2000110
20012
20024

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

45% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

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Air conditioner compressor failed.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-09-04

Also filed under Equipment

Engine and engine cooling

17% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

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1990 Plymouth voyager with the 3.3 engine, run the vehicle 20 or 30 minutes and shut it off leave it sit 15 or 20 minutes then start it up and put it in drive it does not want to shift out of low.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-11-26

Fuel system, gasoline

17% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing fuel injection system and fuel pump.

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I have a 1990 Grand Voyager minivan that that has developed a fuel leak on the 3.3 liter V6. The leak is from the seal on the fuel rail crossover tube that goes from the front head to the rear head of the engine.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-13

Structure

10% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing frame and members and hinge and attachments.

Service brakes

10% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1990-12-10Engineering analysisClosed 1991-12-31 Trans park system failure
  2. I
    1994-01-31Engineering analysisClosed 1995-10-25 Liftgate latches
  3. R
    1995-10-17Latches/locks/linkages95I001003 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.…

    Remedy: Chrysler dealers will replace the liftgate latch with a stronger latch assembly without charge. Chrysler began notifying owners during October 1995.

  4. R
    1996-07-10Latches/locks/linkages95I001007 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.…

    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.

  5. R
    2008-05-22Suspension08E033000 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…

    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.

Buy-smart checklist

1990 Plymouth Grand Voyager — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 19 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95I001003 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 95I001007 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 08E033000 · Suspension

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FAQ

Is the 1990 Plymouth Grand Voyager reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1990 Plymouth Grand Voyager is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Plymouth Grand Voyager?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 Plymouth Grand Voyager have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-08-10 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.