MYRModel Year Report

1989 Plymouth Voyager

▲ Better than typical
1989 Plymouth Voyager
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:54:47.275Z

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, 1989 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 1989 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
1989: 169 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 25%

25% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 43 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing lock and latch.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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REAR HATCH LATCH FLEW OPEN WITHOUT IMPACT SPILLING CONTENTS ALL OVER THE ROAD. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950202

POWER TRAIN 21%

21% of complaints: power train — 35 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.

CRASH FIRE
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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. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950123

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19940929

STRUCTURE 20%

20% of complaints: structure — 34 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hatchback/liftgate and door.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%

12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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1989 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER CAUGHT FIRE ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE. *KB OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0015-90. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20080214

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, 20030110

SEAT BELTS 9%

9% of complaints: seat belts — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 19950203

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19890109 — PE (closed 19890131)

TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTING

I 19890926 — PE (closed 19900223)

UNDERDASH FIRES

R 19900221 — engine and engine cooling

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.

Campaign 89V237000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19900223 — EA (closed 19910228)

UNDERDASH FIRES

I 19900507 — PE (closed 19901002)

REAR SEAT STRUCTURE FAILS

I 19901210 — EA (closed 19911231)

TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE

I 19910104 — PE (closed 19910501)

SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE

I 19910319 — PE (closed 19910731)

REAR WIPER SWITCH/FIRES

R 19910529 — seat belts

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.

Campaign 91V053000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19920310 — PE (closed 19920603)

R/HTCHBCK HYDR.CYLIN.FAILS

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

I 19980311 — DP (closed 19980410)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE

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

1989 Plymouth Voyager — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (43 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (35 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (34 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 89V237000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V053000 (seat belts) 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 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.