1990 Plymouth Voyager
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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
- 234
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 6
- Top problem
- Structure
Campaigns on file for 1990
Opened by NHTSA
25% of complaints
Complaints per year
1990: 234 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 22 |
| 1985 | 31 |
| 1986 | 53 |
| 1987 | 85 |
| 1988 | 96 |
| 1989 | 169 |
| 1990 | 234 |
| 1991 | 531 |
| 1992 | 710 |
| 1993 | 623 |
| 1994 | 541 |
| 1995 | 337 |
| 1996 | 756 |
| 1997 | 346 |
| 1998 | 323 |
| 1999 | 273 |
| 2000 | 168 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Structure
25% · 59 reportsMost commonly citing door and hatchback/liftgate.
Power train
21% · 48 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
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Engine mounts fell out of van when being driven.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-10
Also filed under Engine and engine cooling
Transmission failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 1994-06-17
Latches/locks/linkages
20% · 47 reportsMost commonly citing lock and latch.
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The hatch back door failed. Dealer was contacted. Ts
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-21
Engine and engine cooling
12% · 28 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
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Engine mounts failed, causing engine/transmission/driveshaft to fall, resulting in an accident. *aw (Other vehicle on 479642)
NHTSA ODI report, 1994-12-12
Seat belts
9% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing buckle assembly and anchorage.
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first
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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.
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1990-09-24Service brakes, hydraulic90V145000 Incorrect screws may have been used in installing the load sensing brake proportioning valve to its bracket causing the clamping load to be less than intended.
Remedy: Replace proportioning valve to bracket screws with proper length screws.
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1990-12-10Engineering analysisClosed 1991-12-31 Trans park system failure
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1991-01-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-05-01 Seat belt buckle failure
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1991-03-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-07-31 Rear wiper switch/fires
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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.
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1992-03-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-06-03 R/htchbck hydr.cylin.fails
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1994-01-31Engineering analysisClosed 1995-10-25 Liftgate latches
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1995-02-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-07-07 Rear seat anchorages
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1995-10-17Latches/locks/linkages95I001003 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 stronger latch assembly without charge. Chrysler began notifying owners during October 1995.
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1996-07-10Latches/locks/linkages95I001007 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 in June 1996.
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
1990 Plymouth Voyager — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 59 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 48 reports on file for this year.
- Latches/locks/linkages: 47 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 89V237000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 90V145000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 91V053000 · Seat belts
- Recall 95I001003 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 95I001007 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 08E033000 · Suspension
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- Is the 1990 Plymouth Voyager reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1990 Plymouth Voyager is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1990 Plymouth Voyager?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1990 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.