MYRModel Year Report

1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager

◆ Worse than typical
1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager
BUILT 2026-10-10

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
283
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 1998

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

23% 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 1991: 164 complaints 1992: 244 complaints 1993: 254 complaints 1993 1994: 198 complaints 1995: 80 complaints 1996: 1,326 complaints 1997: 261 complaints 1998: 283 complaints 1998 283 1999: 213 complaints 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 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 283 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 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 283 1999: 213 complaints 1999 2000: 110 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 4 complaints 2002

1998: 283 complaints

View as data table
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.

Engine and engine cooling

23% · 66 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and belts and associated pulleys.

FIRE
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The engine caught on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-05

Electrical system

20% · 56 reports

Most commonly citing horn and interior/under dash.

FIREINJURY
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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, 2003-05-21

I was driving and the whole dash panel went out, gas, speed , horn gauges

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-28

Also filed under Air bags and vehicle speed control

Computer failing to send signal to fan relay.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-12-22

Power train

15% · 43 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.

CRASHFIRE

Air bags

15% · 43 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURY

Service brakes

10% · 28 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first

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    1998Complaint volume 283 complaints filed for this model year.
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    1998-02-09Child seat97V231000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1999-02-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-06-11 Post-collision fuel system integrity
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    1999-06-11Engineering analysisClosed 2001-08-10 Post collision fuel system
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    2000-03-09Recall queryClosed 2002-03-18 Dc minivan fuel injector rail leak
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    2001-02-21Engineering analysisClosed 2002-11-22 Air bag clockspring
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    2002-01-25Fuel system, gasoline00V268000 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…

    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…

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    2002-11-18Air bags02V293000 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…

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    2004-01-28Recall queryClosed 2004-06-04 Driver air bag clockspring failure
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    2004-06-04Engineering analysisClosed 2005-05-25 Driver air bag clockspring failure
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    2004-10-12Air bags04V480000 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…

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    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E091000 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…

    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.

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    2008-01-15Visibility07E104000 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…

    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…

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Buy-smart checklist

1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 66 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 56 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 43 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 97V231000 · Child seat
  • Recall 00V268000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 02V293000 · Air bags
  • Recall 04V480000 · Air bags
  • Recall 06E091000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 07E104000 · Visibility
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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.