MYRModel Year Report

1994 Plymouth Voyager

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1994 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
541
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
8

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

17% 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 1991 1992: 710 complaints 1993: 623 complaints 1994: 541 complaints 1994 541 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 1993: 623 complaints 1994: 541 complaints 1994 541 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 1993: 623 complaints 1993 1994: 541 complaints 1994 541 1995: 337 complaints 1995 1996: 756 complaints 1996 1997: 346 complaints 1997 1998: 323 complaints 1998 1999: 273 complaints 1999 2000: 168 complaints 2000

1994: 541 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.

Air bags

17% · 92 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and on-off switch assembly.

CRASHINJURY
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Traveling 55MPH hit deer head on air bad did not deploy. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-15

Power train

17% · 90 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASH

Engine and engine cooling

13% · 68 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASHFIRE
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Vehicle experienced an under hood fire.*mr the consumer noticed smoke while driving. She pulled over and at that time the smoke was clear. She noticed the smoke turned black and exited the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-11-20

Service brakes

10% · 56 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH
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Requesting outcome of safety complaint received by your agency on 21 June 2001 with a reference # 890887 regarding: 1--"Back " Brakes never worked from new to present. 2-- brake fluid in master cylinder leaks between front & rear reservoirs.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-11-08

Structure

10% · 54 reports

Most commonly citing hinge and attachments and door.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
Show complaint excerpts

Problem with inside moulding.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-11-02

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 8 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    1994Complaint volume 541 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. I
    1994-01-31Engineering analysisClosed 1995-10-25 Liftgate latches
  3. R
    1995-09-29Latches/locks/linkages95I001001 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 beginning September 1995.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1995-12-22Latches/locks/linkages95I001005 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 will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. Chrysler began notifying owners during December 1995.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. I
    1996-01-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-06-28 Safety blt latch operation
  6. I
    1996-11-14Defect petitionOpen Defective air bag crash sensor
  7. I
    1997-10-24Preliminary evaluationClosed 1998-02-27 Inadvertent air bag deployments
  8. I
    1997-11-18Preliminary evaluationClosed 1998-03-17 Air bag circuit/windshield wiper motor
  9. I
    1998-02-27Engineering analysisClosed 1999-05-24 Inadvertent air bag deployments
  10. R
    1999-08-02Air bags99V113000 Vehicle description: mini vans. The wiring that initiates the driver and/or passenger air bag could electrically short circuit to ground. A short circuit to ground that exists immediately after…

    Remedy: Dealers will perform an electronic diagnostic check. Any short circuits identified in either the driver's or passenger side air bag initiator wire circuit will be repaired.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  11. R
    1999-08-30Structure99V213000 Vehicle description: mini vans. 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  12. I
    2000-05-01Recall queryClosed 2002-04-01 Steering wheel separation
  13. R
    2000-11-06Steering00V305000 Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with 2-spoke luxury wheels manufactured July 1992 through June 1993; or equipped with 4-spoke sport wheels manufactured from July 1992 through September 1993.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for cracks and any wheels with cracks will be replaced. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in…

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  14. I
    2003-05-07Defect petitionClosed 2003-07-22 Steering column separation

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Plymouth Voyager — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 92 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 90 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 68 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95I001001 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 95I001005 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 99V113000 · Air bags
  • Recall 99V213000 · Structure
  • Recall 00V305000 · Steering
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1994 Plymouth Voyager reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Plymouth Voyager is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Plymouth Voyager?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 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.