MYRModel Year Report

1988 Plymouth Voyager

▲ Better than typical
1988 Plymouth Voyager
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:54:53.508Z

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, 1988 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 22 complaints 1985: 31 complaints 1985 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
1988: 96 complaints
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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 24%

24% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing lock and latch.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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WIFE DRIFTED OFF ROAD UPON RETURNING LOSS CONTROL, LEFT FRONT WHEEL FOLDED, AND ROLLED, TAILGATE POPPED OPEN. 2 CHILDREN 1 DEATH AND 1 BROKEN FEMUR ETC. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950314

Also filed under WHEELS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 15%

15% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and exhaust system.

FIRE
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THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TOT HE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. WHEN THE CONSUMER LEFT THE REPAIR SHOP THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030623

ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKETS/BOLTS FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE TO FALL OFF THE MOUNTS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19940623

STRUCTURE 14%

14% of complaints: structure — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing support device/strut and door.

INJURY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 8%

8% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuel pump and injectors.

FIRE
EQUIPMENT 7%

7% of complaints: equipment — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing carrier/rack and air conditioner.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19880406 — fuel system, gasoline

FUEL TANKS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING TANK MANUFACTURE.

Remedy: REPLACE FUEL TANKS AS NECESSARY.

Campaign 88V010000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19880907 — fuel system, gasoline

FUEL TANKS MAY BE CONSTRUCTED OF IMPROPER MATERIAL.

Remedy: REPLACE SUSPECT FUEL TANKS.

Campaign 88V107000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19890926 — PE (closed 19900223)

UNDERDASH FIRES

I 19900109 — PE (closed 19900531)

SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILURE

I 19900223 — EA (closed 19910228)

UNDERDASH FIRES

I 19900507 — PE (closed 19901002)

REAR SEAT STRUCTURE FAILS

I 19900531 — EA (closed 19900924)

SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILS

I 19901210 — EA (closed 19911231)

TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE

I 19910319 — PE (closed 19910731)

REAR WIPER SWITCH/FIRES

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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1988 Plymouth Voyager — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 88V010000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 88V107000 (fuel system, gasoline) 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

▲ 1985 ▲ 1986 ▲ 1987

WORST YEARS

■ 1996 ■ 1992 ■ 1993

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FAQ

Is the 1988 Plymouth Voyager reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1988 Plymouth Voyager is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1988 Plymouth Voyager?

The most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 Plymouth Voyager have?

5 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.