1999 Plymouth Voyager

● Typical for this model
1999 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
273
Recalls
10

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

24% 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 1995: 337 complaints 1996: 756 complaints 1997: 346 complaints 1998: 323 complaints 1999: 273 complaints 1999 273 2000: 168 complaints
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 1995: 337 complaints 1996: 756 complaints 1996 1997: 346 complaints 1998: 323 complaints 1999: 273 complaints 1999 273 2000: 168 complaints
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 1995: 337 complaints 1995 1996: 756 complaints 1996 1997: 346 complaints 1997 1998: 323 complaints 1998 1999: 273 complaints 1999 273 2000: 168 complaints 2000

1999: 273 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

24% · 65 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

19% · 52 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Feb 2003, vehicle is approx. 4 years old, serpentine belt came off pulley, resulting in loss of power steering. Difficulty turning which almost resulted in 5 accidents - head on collision.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-25

Power train

15% · 42 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.

CRASH
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Left vehicle in park with air conditioner running, and about 20 minutes later van suddenly took off and hit a house. Shifter was set in park, but indicator set in reverse. Please provide any further information.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-04

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

Electrical system

14% · 38 reports

Most commonly citing horn and wiring.

FIRE
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I started engine put it in gear (Drive) stepped on gas went about 40MPH and I noticed the speedometer was not working and the needle was still at 0.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-01-22

Service brakes

12% · 32 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

10 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first

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    1999-02-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-06-11 Post-collision fuel system integrity
  2. R
    1999-05-31Exterior lighting99V116000 Vehicle description: mini vans built for fleet sales only. The headlamp module does not identify the park lamp as "Drl" As requirement of FMVSS 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated…

    Remedy: All fleet owners/operators will be mailed non-removable decals with the required "Drl" Letters.

  3. I
    1999-06-11Engineering analysisClosed 2001-08-10 Post collision fuel system
  4. I
    2000-03-09Recall queryClosed 2002-03-18 Dc minivan fuel injector rail leak
  5. I
    2001-02-21Engineering analysisClosed 2002-11-22 Air bag clockspring
  6. R
    2002-01-25Fuel system, gasoline00V268000 Vehicle description: mini vans built with 3.3L and 3.8L engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a seal on the vehicle fuel rails to prevent external leakage of fuel from the fuel rail crossover tube, should the existing o-rings continue to degrade. Owner notification…

  7. R
    2002-06-03Seat belts02V076000 On certain minivans, some trim material can loosen and drop into the rear outboard seat belt assembly, causing the seat belt to become inoperative.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the trim with foam blockers and inspect and replace all 3RD row seat belt assemblies. Owner notification began June 3, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized…

  8. I
    2004-01-28Recall queryClosed 2004-06-04 Driver air bag clockspring failure
  9. I
    2004-06-04Engineering analysisClosed 2005-05-25 Driver air bag clockspring failure
  10. R
    2004-10-12Air bags04V480000 On certain minivans, the driver's air bag may become disabled due to a failure of the clockspring, which is located in the hub of the steering wheel.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly on all covered vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. For those vehicles with more than 70,000 miles, daimlerchrysler will offer an extended lifetime…

  11. R
    2006-03-20Service brakes, hydraulic06E022000 Certain aftermarket brake hydraulic master cylinders sold as replacement brake cylinders for certain Ford, daimlerchrysler, and Jeep passenger vehicles. These brake cylinders were sold under the…

    Remedy: Affinia (Brake parts, inc.) will replace the subject brake hydraulic master cylinders free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2006. Owners can contact affina group customer service at…

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    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E091000 Certain airtex fuel pump modules, p/nos. E7089m, E7094M, E7113M, and E7129M, manufactured between June 1 and September 24, 2006. These fuel pump modules were sold as aftermarket for use in certain…

    Remedy: Airtex will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pump modules free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact airtex toll-free at 1-866-867-3759.

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    2008-01-15Visibility07E104000 Certain curved tempered replacement glass manufactured by hangzhou safety glass ltd and supplied to safelite by auto temp inc., identified as DOT-430, and sold for use on certain domestic and…

    Remedy: Safelite will notify its retail customers and replace the glass free of charge. Retail customers can contact safelite toll free at 1-888-843-2906. Safelite will notify its wholesale customers and…

  14. R
    2010-08-13Equipment10E034000 Curt mfg is recalling certain class 3 receiver hitches, p/n 13347, sold as aftermarket equipment for use on 1997-2007 Chrysler town and country vans, 1996-2007 Dodge caravans, and 1996-2004 Plymouth…

    Remedy: Curt mfg will notify owners of record and will replace the hitch free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August 2010. Owners may contact curt mfg at 1-715-831-8713.

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    Date not on fileFuel system, gasoline03E053000 Certain aftermarket replacement fuel filters, models wix filter part numbers 33576, 33577, 33734; napa filter part numbers 3576, 3577, 3734; and carquest filter part numbers 86576, 86577, 86734 used on 1996-2000 daimlerchrysler town & country, Dodge...

    Remedy: Wix will notify its customers and replace the fuel filters free of charge. Note: this does not involve any products manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corp. Nor any dailmerchrysler dealers.

  16. R
    Date not on fileEquipment03E045000 Aftermarket replacement fuel filters manufactured between September 17, 2002, and January 20, 2003, sold under the brand names listed above.

    Remedy: Aftermarket replacement fuel filters for 1995-2000 short wheelbase Chrysler town & country, Plymouth Voyager and Dodge caravan minivans part No. 18232 and date code 0237, 0249, or 0252.

Buy-smart checklist

1999 Plymouth Voyager — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 65 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 52 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 42 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 03E053000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 03E045000 · Equipment
  • Recall 99V116000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 00V268000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 02V076000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 04V480000 · Air bags
  • Recall 06E022000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 06E091000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 07E104000 · Visibility
  • Recall 10E034000 · Equipment

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FAQ

Is the 1999 Plymouth Voyager reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Plymouth Voyager is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Plymouth Voyager?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Plymouth Voyager have?
10 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.