1992 Plymouth Voyager

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1992 Plymouth Voyager
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints 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
710
Recalls
11

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
14

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

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 1988 1989: 169 complaints 1990: 234 complaints 1991: 531 complaints 1992: 710 complaints 1992 710 1993: 623 complaints 1994: 541 complaints 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 1991: 531 complaints 1992: 710 complaints 1992 710 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 1991: 531 complaints 1991 1992: 710 complaints 1992 710 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

1992: 710 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.

Service brakes

25% · 180 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 1992 Plymouth Voyager. The contact stated that the brake system failed. The brake pedal stuck to the floorboard while driving approximately 40 MPH and the ABS warning light illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-04-01

Seat belts

24% · 170 reports

Most commonly citing anchorage and buckle assembly.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Power train

13% · 94 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Auto-tran:shifted from drive to park;left car running while parked on incline;driver noticed car coming toward him;driver pinned between car and work bench.…

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-23

Structure

11% · 81 reports

Most commonly citing support device/strut and door.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Bolt that fastened lifgate hydraulic cylinders to vehicle chassis snapped off 3 times, lift gate fell down, resulting in a wrist injury.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-16

Engine and engine cooling

11% · 76 reports

Most commonly citing engine and belts and associated pulleys.

CRASHFIREDEATH
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Airbags did not deploy in broadside crash suspension is messed up steering wheel wobbles hard when turning engine failed 6 months after van was bought and scores of other…

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-22

Also filed under Suspension and tires

Safety timeline

11 recalls · 14 investigations · oldest first

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    1991-11-21Service brakes, hydraulic91V170000 The brake pedal pad attachment to the pedal arm may not have adequate strength due to mislocation of welds, and could break.

    Remedy: Replace inadequate brake pedals with properly manufactured pedals.

  2. ▮
    1992Complaint volume 710 complaints filed for this model year.
  3. I
    1992-01-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-02-26 Steering shaft separations
  4. R
    1992-02-06Steering92V015000 The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.

    Remedy: Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt.

  5. I
    1992-06-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-10-09 Window shattering
  6. I
    1992-10-09Engineering analysisClosed 1993-04-29 Rear window shattering
  7. R
    1993-03-25Fuel system, gasoline92V147000 Fuel tank flanges were not bent as required to allow the specified clearance for the fuel tank mounting straps and fuel lines at the tank.

    Remedy: Repair the flange by bending to the correct angle; replace damaged fuel lines and mounting straps.

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    1993-09-30Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-01-31 Rear hatch latch failure
  9. I
    1994-01-31Engineering analysisClosed 1995-10-25 Liftgate latches
  10. I
    1994-03-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-07-29 ABS braking system fails
  11. I
    1994-07-29Engineering analysisClosed 1996-06-24 ABS braking system fails
  12. I
    1995-09-26Engineering analysisClosed 1996-11-13 Steering wheel separation
  13. R
    1995-10-06Latches/locks/linkages95I001002 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 of these vehicles in October 1995.

  14. I
    1996-01-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-06-28 Safety blt latch operation
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    1996-03-29Latches/locks/linkages95I001006 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 March 1996.

  16. I
    1996-05-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-10-31 Alleged rear liftgate support failure
  17. R
    1996-09-03Service brakes, hydraulic96V099000 The ABS hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.

    Remedy: Dealers will test the vehicle's anti-lock brake system and repair the vehicles if necessary. Also the warranty on all ABS components will be extended to 10 years or 100,000 miles (Except for the…

  18. I
    1996-10-31Engineering analysisClosed 1997-05-16 Alleged rear liftgate support failure
  19. R
    1996-12-27Steering96V229000 The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for armature cracks in the center hub attachment area. Any steering wheels showing cracks will be replaced. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement…

  20. I
    1997-03-12Defect petitionClosed 1997-04-02 Windshield wiper failure
  21. I
    1997-04-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-09-30 Windshield wiper failure
  22. R
    1997-08-15Structure97V079000 The bolts used to attach the strut to the body and the rear liftgate can accumulate fatigue damage if three factors combine. If the bolt is loose, the gas strut is over-pressurized, and the…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect for loose fasteners, if the fasteners are loose, the strut (And integral bolts) will be replaced. If the bolt shows evidence of torque, the bolt will be removed, larger washers…

  23. I
    1997-09-30Engineering analysisClosed 1999-07-27 Front windshield wiper
  24. R
    1997-12-08Seat belts97V148000 Vehicle description: passenger mini-vans. Covers on the solid stalk mounted seat belt buckles can become dislodged causing the release button to stick inside the cover. The buckle would then be…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a cover retaining clip to the stalk mounted buckle cover to prevent dislocation of the buckle cover.

  25. R
    1997-12-08Seat belts97V149000 Vehicle description: passenger mini-vans. The center rear seat, right outboard side, safety belt anchor hook can become unattached from the body anchor position.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the anchor hook retaining clip with a revised profile clip and a cover plate.

  26. R
    2000-03-27Visibility99V189000 Vehicle description: minivans. The left hand windshield wiper pivot drive arm was not mechanically staked to the pivot shaft.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the left hand side windshield wiper pivot assembly.

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Plymouth Voyager — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 180 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 170 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 94 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 91V170000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 92V015000 · Steering
  • Recall 92V147000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 95I001002 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 95I001006 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 96V099000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 96V229000 · Steering
  • Recall 97V079000 · Structure
  • Recall 97V148000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 97V149000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 99V189000 · Visibility

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Plymouth Voyager reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Plymouth Voyager is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Plymouth Voyager?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Plymouth Voyager have?
11 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.