1990 Plymouth Voyager

● Typical for this model
1990 Plymouth Voyager
BUILT 2026-10-10

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

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Structure

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 1990: 234 complaints 1990 234 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 1988 1989: 169 complaints 1990: 234 complaints 1990 234 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 1990: 234 complaints 1990 234 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

1990: 234 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.

Structure

25% · 59 reports

Most commonly citing door and hatchback/liftgate.

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Power train

21% · 48 reports

Most 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 reports

Most 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 reports

Most 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 reports

Most commonly citing buckle assembly and anchorage.

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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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FAQ

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.