MYRModel Year Report

1989 Plymouth Voyager

▲ Better than typical
1989 Plymouth Voyager
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:53:25.225Z

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
169
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 1989

Investigations
10

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Latches/locks/linkages

25% of complaints

Complaints per year

1980: 1 complaint 1980 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 22 complaints 1985: 31 complaints 1985 1986: 53 complaints 1987: 85 complaints 1988: 96 complaints 1989: 169 complaints 1989 169 1990: 234 complaints 1991: 531 complaints 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 1984 1985: 31 complaints 1986: 53 complaints 1986 1987: 85 complaints 1988: 96 complaints 1989: 169 complaints 1989 169 1990: 234 complaints 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 1986: 53 complaints 1986 1987: 85 complaints 1987 1988: 96 complaints 1988 1989: 169 complaints 1989 169 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

1989: 169 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

25% · 43 reports

Most commonly citing lock and latch.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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Rear hatch latch flew open without impact spilling contents all over the road. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-02

Power train

21% · 35 reports

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

CRASHFIRE
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2ND trans failure touch plastic wheel cover resulting in fire, 1ST transmission failure resulted in wheel lock up, 3RD transmission being installed.…

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-23

Transmission failed twice.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-09-29

Structure

20% · 34 reports

Most commonly citing hatchback/liftgate and door.

CRASHINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

12% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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1989 Plymouth Voyager caught fire on the Ohio turnpike. *kb Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0015-90.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-02-14

1989 Plymouth Voyager VIN no. [xxx] 3.0 l v-6 oil leaking out of cylinder cover gaskets is dripping onto hot engine. This vehicle's production date falls within the limits of NHTSA recall campaign no.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-10

Seat belts

9% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.

CRASHINJURY
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Collision with a deer and the driver's side seatbelt did not restrain occupant causing major injuries. Please describe further. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-03

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 10 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1989-01-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-01-31 Transmission downshifting
  2. I
    1989-09-26Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-02-23 Underdash fires
  3. R
    1990-02-21Engine and engine cooling89V237000 The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.

    Remedy: Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    1990-02-23Engineering analysisClosed 1991-02-28 Underdash fires
  5. I
    1990-05-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-10-02 Rear seat structure fails
  6. I
    1990-12-10Engineering analysisClosed 1991-12-31 Trans park system failure
  7. I
    1991-01-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-05-01 Seat belt buckle failure
  8. I
    1991-03-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-07-31 Rear wiper switch/fires
  9. R
    1991-05-29Seat belts91V053000 Inboard front seat belt buckle assembly straps can suffer fatigue failure of the strap near its anchor position.

    Remedy: Replace fatigued straps or retrofit straps with a reinforcement plate and removal of an antirotation tab to prevent fatigue failure.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  10. I
    1992-03-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-06-03 R/htchbck hydr.cylin.fails
  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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  13. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  14. I
    1998-03-11Defect petitionClosed 1998-04-10 Automatic transmission failure
  15. 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1989 Plymouth Voyager — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Latches/locks/linkages: 43 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 35 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 34 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 89V237000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 91V053000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 95I001004 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 95I001008 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 08E033000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1989 Plymouth Voyager reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1989 Plymouth Voyager is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Plymouth Voyager?
The most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 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.