1985 Plymouth Voyager

▲ Better than typical
1985 Plymouth Voyager
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:51:54.614Z

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
31
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 1985

Investigations
9

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Latches/locks/linkages

32% of complaints

Complaints per year

1980: 1 complaint 1980 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 22 complaints 1985: 31 complaints 1985 31 1986: 53 complaints 1987: 85 complaints 1988: 96 complaints 1988 1989: 169 complaints 1990: 234 complaints 1991: 531 complaints 1991 1992: 710 complaints 1993: 623 complaints 1994: 541 complaints 1994 1995: 337 complaints 1996: 756 complaints 1997: 346 complaints 1997 1998: 323 complaints 1999: 273 complaints 2000: 168 complaints 2000
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 22 complaints 1985: 31 complaints 1985 31 1986: 53 complaints 1987: 85 complaints 1988: 96 complaints 1988 1989: 169 complaints 1990: 234 complaints 1990 1991: 531 complaints 1992: 710 complaints 1992 1993: 623 complaints 1994: 541 complaints 1994 1995: 337 complaints 1996: 756 complaints 1996 1997: 346 complaints 1998: 323 complaints 1998 1999: 273 complaints 2000: 168 complaints 2000
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1983: 4 complaints 1983 1984: 22 complaints 1984 1985: 31 complaints 1985 31 1986: 53 complaints 1986 1987: 85 complaints 1987 1988: 96 complaints 1988 1989: 169 complaints 1989 1990: 234 complaints 1990 1991: 531 complaints 1991 1992: 710 complaints 1992 1993: 623 complaints 1993 1994: 541 complaints 1994 1995: 337 complaints 1995 1996: 756 complaints 1996 1997: 346 complaints 1997 1998: 323 complaints 1998 1999: 273 complaints 1999 2000: 168 complaints 2000

1985: 31 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19801
19834
198422
198531
198653
198785
198896
1989169
1990234
1991531
1992710
1993623
1994541
1995337
1996756
1997346
1998323
1999273
2000168

Known problem areas

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

Latches/locks/linkages

32% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing latch and lock.

CRASHINJURY

Structure

26% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing hatchback/liftgate and support device/strut.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle was hit 4:00 and liftgate opened upon impact. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-14

Rear lift gate opened upon rear impact. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-10

Rear hatch fails to hold up position. Owner identifies, when cold weather shocks perform erratic. Please describe details. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-05

Suspension

13% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing coil springs and rear.

Engine and engine cooling

13% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing engine and radiator assembly.

FIRE

Electrical system

10% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood and ignition.

FIRE

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 9 investigations · oldest first

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    1984-12-06Fuel system, gasoline84V150000 The metal fuel supply tube may crack at the fuel pump end due to vibration. The crack may result in fuel leakage. (The fuel supply tube connects the fuel pump to the fuel filter.)

    Remedy: A fuel tube retaining clip assembly will be installed on all involved vehicles, free of charge. This will restrict tube vibration and prevent cracks.

  2. R
    1986-01-16Visibility85V164000 Vans equipped with the optional sunscreen rear glass which has less than 70 percent luminous transmittance and does not have a passenger side outside rearview mirror are not in compliance…

    Remedy: Install passenger side outside rearview mirror.

  3. I
    1986-12-09Defect petitionClosed 1987-01-05 Engine fire
  4. I
    1988-06-30Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-04-05 Frnt coil sprng fracture
  5. I
    1988-08-22Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-02-15 Broken drivers seat
  6. I
    1989-09-26Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-02-23 Underdash fires
  7. I
    1990-01-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-05-31 Spare tire carrier failure
  8. I
    1990-02-23Engineering analysisClosed 1991-02-28 Underdash fires
  9. I
    1990-05-31Engineering analysisClosed 1990-09-24 Spare tire carrier fails
  10. I
    1990-12-10Engineering analysisClosed 1991-12-31 Trans park system failure
  11. I
    1994-01-31Engineering analysisClosed 1995-10-25 Liftgate latches
  12. R
    1995-11-03Latches/locks/linkages95I001004 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 new stronger latch assembly without charge. Chrysler began notifying owners during November 1995.

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    1996-07-12Latches/locks/linkages95I001008 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 during July 1996.

  14. 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.

  15. R
    Date not on fileService brakes, hydraulic85V053000 Roadway stones may become lodged in the height sensing brake proportioning valve. This may cause the proportioning valve to fail.

    Remedy: Clear proportioning valve of stones and install a protective cover to prevent stones from entering.

Buy-smart checklist

1985 Plymouth Voyager — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Latches/locks/linkages: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 85V053000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 84V150000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 85V164000 · Visibility
  • Recall 95I001004 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 95I001008 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 08E033000 · Suspension

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FAQ

Is the 1985 Plymouth Voyager reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1985 Plymouth Voyager is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Plymouth Voyager?
The most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1985 Plymouth 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.