1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager
This year had 30% to 100% more 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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 42 |
| 1991 | 164 |
| 1992 | 244 |
| 1993 | 254 |
| 1994 | 198 |
| 1995 | 80 |
| 1996 | 1326 |
| 1997 | 261 |
| 1998 | 283 |
| 1999 | 213 |
| 2000 | 110 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 4 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
23% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 66 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and belts and associated pulleys.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*JB
NHTSA ODI report, 20030305
20% of complaints: electrical system — 56 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing horn and interior/under dash.
FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
DEAR SIR: TO WHO IT MAY CONCERN. I HAVE A 1998 PLYMOUTH CARAVAN VAN (THEY CALL IT A TRUCK) WITH A 3.3 LITER ENGINE. WITH ABOUT 54,000 MILES ON IT . LAST WEEK I MADE A SHORT TRIP TO LOWES ABOUT 3 MILES FROM HOME.
NHTSA ODI report, 20030521
I WAS DRIVING AND THE WHOLE DASH PANEL WENT OUT, GAS, SPEED , HORN GAUGES
NHTSA ODI report, 20190328
Also filed under AIR BAGS and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
COMPUTER FAILING TO SEND SIGNAL TO FAN RELAY. *TR
NHTSA ODI report, 20121222
15% of complaints: power train — 43 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.
CRASH FIRE15% of complaints: air bags — 43 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.
CRASH INJURY10% of complaints: service brakes — 28 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.
CRASH INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS. THE SHOULDER HARNESS RESTRAINT WEBBING WAS INCORRECTLY ROUTED AROUND THE METAL REINFORCEMENT BAR ON THESE SEATS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROUTING OF THE SHOULDER BELT WEBBING AND ANY FOUND INCORRECT WILL BE PROPERLY ROUTED.
Campaign 97V231000 — check if this car was fixed
POST-COLLISION FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY
POST COLLISION FUEL SYSTEM
DC MINIVAN FUEL INJECTOR RAIL LEAK
AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS BUILT WITH 3.3L AND 3.8L ENGINES HAVE FUEL RAILS WITH NITROLE RUBBER O-RING SEALS THAT CAN DEGRADE OVER TIME. FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE UNDERHOOD FUEL INJECTION FUEL RAIL
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SEAL ON THE VEHICLE FUEL RAILS TO PREVENT EXTERNAL LEAKAGE OF FUEL FROM THE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER TUBE, SHOULD THE EXISTING O-RINGS CONTINUE TO DEGRADE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN
Campaign 00V268000 — check if this car was fixed
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN WOUND INCORRECTLY DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY ON ALL VEHICLES WITH 70,000 MILES OR LESS. AN EXTENDED LIFETIME WARRANTY WILL ALSO BE PLACED ON THIS COMPONENT FOR ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, REGARDLESS OF M
Campaign 02V293000 — check if this car was fixed
DRIVER AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING FAILURE
DRIVER AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING FAILURE
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY BECOME DISABLED DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE CLOCKSPRING, WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE HUB OF THE STEERING WHEEL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY ON ALL COVERED VEHICLES WITH 70,000 MILES OR LESS. FOR THOSE VEHICLES WITH MORE THAN 70,000 MILES, DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL OFFER AN EXTENDED LIFETIME WARRAN
Campaign 04V480000 — check if this car was fixed
CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULES, P/NOS. E7089M, E7094M, E7113M, AND E7129M, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND SEPTEMBER 24, 2006. THESE FUEL PUMP MODULES WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE IN CERTAIN DA
Remedy: AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRTEX TOLL-FREE AT 1-866-867-3759.
Campaign 06E091000 — check if this car was fixed
CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN
Remedy: SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIM
Campaign 07E104000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (66 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (56 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (43 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 97V231000 (child seat) has been completed.
- Verify recall 00V268000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 02V293000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 04V480000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 06E091000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 07E104000 (visibility) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager have?
6 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.