1990 Plymouth Voyager

● Typical for this model
1990 Plymouth Voyager
BUILT 2026-09-02

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Plymouth Voyager Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 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 1990 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
1990: 234 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.

STRUCTURE 25%

25% of complaints: structure — 59 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing door and hatchback/liftgate.

CRASH INJURY
POWER TRAIN 21%

21% of complaints: power train — 48 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
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ENGINE MOUNTS FELL OUT OF VAN WHEN BEING DRIVEN. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950110

Also filed under ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AW

NHTSA ODI report, 19940617

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 20%

20% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 47 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing lock and latch.

CRASH INJURY
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THE HATCH BACK DOOR FAILED. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. TS *JG

NHTSA ODI report, 20021021

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%

12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 28 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 19941212

SEAT BELTS 9%

9% of complaints: seat belts — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing buckle assembly and anchorage.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

R 19900924 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 90V145000 — check if this car was fixed

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

I 19950223 — PE (closed 19950707)

REAR SEAT ANCHORAGES

R 19951017 — 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. CHRYSLE

Remedy: CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS DURING OCTOBER 1995.

Campaign 95I001003 — check if this car was fixed

R 19960710 — 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 IN JUNE 1996.

Campaign 95I001007 — 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

1990 Plymouth Voyager — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (59 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (48 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (47 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 89V237000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 90V145000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V053000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95I001003 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95I001007 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08E033000 (suspension) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1985 ▲ 1986 ▲ 1987

WORST YEARS

■ 1996 ■ 1992 ■ 1993

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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.