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1990 Plymouth Grand Voyager problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 1990 Plymouth Grand Voyager sits mid-pack among Grand Voyager years: 60 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 92, with 3 recalls and 2 closed investigations.

Transmission leads the complaint categories with 19 reports (32% of the total).

60

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

2

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1990 compare to other Grand Voyager years?

Grand Voyager NHTSA complaints by model year, 1990 highlighted922 complaints1984: 2 complaints1985: 1 complaints1986: 1 complaints1987: 2 complaints1988: 10 complaints1989: 23 complaints1990: 60 complaints1991: 199 complaints1992: 300 complaints1993: 342 complaints1994: 247 complaints1995: 92 complaints1996: 922 complaints1997: 366 complaints1998: 378 complaints1999: 289 complaints2000: 144 complaints2001: 6 complaints2002: 4 complaints
Grand Voyager NHTSA complaints by model year, 1990 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1990 Plymouth Grand Voyager problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission1932%
Fuel System915%
Engine712%
Brakes47%
Body & Structure47%
Tires & Wheels47%
Other35%
Seat Belts35%
Steering23%
Electrical System23%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)12%
Latches & Locks12%
Seats12%

Does the 1990 Plymouth Grand Voyager have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08E033000SuspensionApril 14, 2008 · 6,903 units

Defect

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 WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.

Consequence

THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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.

95I001003Latches & LocksMarch 27, 1995 · 72,845 units

Defect

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. CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY OF THE AFFECTED MINIVANS. IN A COLLISION, THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY COULD OPEN.

Consequence

IF THE LIFTGATE LATCH OPENS, OCCUPANTS CAN BE EJECTED RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

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

95I001007Latches & LocksMarch 27, 1995 · 360,000 units

Defect

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 IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY OF THE AFFECTED MINIVANS. IN A COLLISION, THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY COULD OPEN.

Consequence

IF THE LIFTGATE LATCH OPENS, OCCUPANTS CAN BE EJECTED RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“THE VEHICLE HAD A FACTORY RE- MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION INSTALLED, WHICH IS NOW STICKING IN SECOND GEAR AND FREQUENTLY FAILS TO SHIFT INTO ANOTHER GEAR. THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT HASN'T PROVIDED A REMEDY TO CORRECT IT. THE TRANSMISSION HAS TO BE REPLACED WITH ANOTHER…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · August 29, 2004

“FUEL RAIL LEAK. NHTSA RECALL 00V268000 DESCRIBES A FUEL RAIL LEAK RECALL THAT APPLIES TO 1996-2000 MINIVANS WITH 3.3 AND 3.8 ENGINES. I HAVE A 1990 GRAND VOYAGER 3.3L WHICH HAS DEVELOPED THE SAME LEAK ON THE FUEL RAIL CROSS-OVER TUBE. CHRYSLER DECLINES TO COVER THIS AS OUTSIDE THE RECALL DATES.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · February 15, 2003

“1990 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER WITH THE 3.3 ENGINE, RUN THE VEHICLE 20 OR 30 MINUTES AND SHUT IT OFF LEAVE IT SIT 15 OR 20 MINUTES THEN START IT UP AND PUT IT IN DRIVE IT DOES NOT WANT TO SHIFT OUT OF LOW. IF I SHUT IT OFF AND START IT UP AND PUT IT IN DRIVE 3 OR 4 TIMES IT WILL START WORKING. I ALSO HAVE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · October 7, 2003

“STRUCTURE STABILITY OF THE VEHICLE INADEQUATE, REQUIRED FLOOR REINFORCEMENT KIT TO BE INSTALLED ON TWO OCCASIONS, NOISE EXPERIENCED WHILE MAKING TURNS.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · November 23, 1998

“I HAVE HAD SEVEN (7) BLOWOUTS WITH THESE TIRES. ALL FAILED THE SAME WAY, SIDEWALL FAILURE. ALL TIRES WERE REPLACED AT NO ADDITIONAL COST BY THE SELLER OF THE TIRES (SEARS)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 205/15 )”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · December 9, 1995

1990 Plymouth Grand Voyager — common questions

Is the 1990 Plymouth Grand Voyager reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 60 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Grand Voyager year, with 3 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 1990 Grand Voyager problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (19 complaints), fuel system (9 complaints), engine (7 complaints).

Does the 1990 Plymouth Grand Voyager have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1990 Plymouth Grand Voyager. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1990 Plymouth Grand Voyager under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Plymouth Grand Voyager years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Grand Voyager years to avoid are 1996, 1998, 1997, 1993, 1992, 1999, 1994, 1991, 2000. The cleanest record among Grand Voyager years belongs to 1986.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.