1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager

◆ Worse than typical
1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager
BUILT 2026-08-02

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Plymouth Grand Voyager Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 1986: 1 complaints 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: 569 complaints 1996 1997: 261 complaints 1998: 276 complaints 1998 1999: 208 complaints 1999 2000: 110 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2002: 4 complaints 2002
1998: 276 complaints
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YearComplaints
19841
19851
19861
19872
19888
198915
199042
1991164
1992244
1993254
1994198
199580
1996569
1997261
1998276
1999208
2000110
20012
20024

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 11%

11% of complaints: power train — 29 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
AIR BAGS 11%

11% of complaints: air bags — 29 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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I WAS DRIVING AND THE WHOLE DASH PANEL WENT OUT, GAS, SPEED , HORN GAUGES

NHTSA ODI report, 20190328

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 21 distinct reports on file.

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I WAS DRIVING AND THE WHOLE DASH PANEL WENT OUT, GAS, SPEED , HORN GAUGES

NHTSA ODI report, 20190328

COMPUTER FAILING TO SEND SIGNAL TO FAN RELAY. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20121222

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5%

5% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 15 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5%

5% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 14 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

1998 — complaint volume: 276
R 19980209 — child seat

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

I 19990203 — PE (closed 19990611)

POST-COLLISION FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY

I 19990611 — EA (closed 20010810)

POST COLLISION FUEL SYSTEM

I 20000309 — RQ (closed 20020318)

DC MINIVAN FUEL INJECTOR RAIL LEAK

I 20010221 — EA (closed 20021122)

AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING

R 20020125 — fuel system, gasoline

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

R 20021118 — air bags

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

I 20040128 — RQ (closed 20040604)

DRIVER AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING FAILURE

I 20040604 — EA (closed 20050525)

DRIVER AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING FAILURE

R 20041012 — air bags

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

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

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

R 20080115 — visibility

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 power train issues (29 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (29 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (21 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.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1990 ▲ 1995 ▲ 2000

WORST YEARS

■ 1996 ◆ 1997 ● 1993

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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 power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 11% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.