MYRModel Year Report

1985 Plymouth Voyager

▲ Better than typical
1985 Plymouth Voyager
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:56:41.378Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Plymouth Voyager Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1985 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 22 complaints 1985: 31 complaints 1985 1986: 53 complaints 1987: 84 complaints 1988: 91 complaints 1988 1989: 165 complaints 1990: 226 complaints 1991: 520 complaints 1991 1992: 701 complaints 1993: 615 complaints 1994: 529 complaints 1994 1995: 336 complaints 1996: 756 complaints 1997: 346 complaints 1997 1998: 323 complaints 1999: 273 complaints 2000: 168 complaints 2000
1985: 31 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19834
198422
198531
198653
198784
198891
1989165
1990226
1991520
1992701
1993615
1994529
1995336
1996756
1997346
1998323
1999273
2000168

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STRUCTURE 13%

13% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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VEHICLE WAS HIT 4:00 AND LIFTGATE OPENED UPON IMPACT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950414

REAR LIFT GATE OPENED UPON REAR IMPACT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950410

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 13%

13% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 13%

13% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 4 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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REAR HATCH FAILS TO HOLD UP POSITION. OWNER IDENTIFIES, WHEN COLD WEATHER SHOCKS PERFORM ERRATIC. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950405

SUSPENSION 6%

6% of complaints: suspension — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19841206 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 84V150000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19860116 — visibility

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 W

Remedy: INSTALL PASSENGER SIDE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR.

Campaign 85V164000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19861209 — DP (closed 19870105)

ENGINE FIRE

I 19880630 — PE (closed 19890405)

FRNT COIL SPRNG FRACTURE

I 19880822 — PE (closed 19890215)

BROKEN DRIVERS SEAT

I 19890926 — PE (closed 19900223)

UNDERDASH FIRES

I 19900109 — PE (closed 19900531)

SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILURE

I 19900223 — EA (closed 19910228)

UNDERDASH FIRES

I 19900531 — EA (closed 19900924)

SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILS

I 19901210 — EA (closed 19911231)

TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE

I 19940131 — EA (closed 19951025)

LIFTGATE LATCHES

R 19951103 — latches/locks/linkages

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. CHRYSL

Remedy: CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS DURING NOVEMBER 1995.

Campaign 95I001004 — check if this car was fixed

R 19960712 — latches/locks/linkages

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. CHRYSLER

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.

Campaign 95I001008 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080522 — suspension

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 WIT

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.

Campaign 08E033000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 85V053000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1985 Plymouth Voyager — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 85V053000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 84V150000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 85V164000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95I001004 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95I001008 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08E033000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1986 ▲ 1987 ▲ 1988

WORST YEARS

■ 1996 ■ 1992 ■ 1993

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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 structure:body:hatchback/liftgate, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1985 Plymouth 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.