Verdict · NHTSA data
One of the years to avoid
With 300 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 3.3 times the median Grand Voyager year — the 1992 model ranks #5 of 19 Grand Voyager years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Reports tied to this model year include one death and 26 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.
No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across seat belts (62), brakes (60), and transmission (40), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.
300
NHTSA complaints
8
Recalls
5
Investigations
13
Crash-involved
7
Fires reported
26
Injuries
1
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 62 | 21% | ▲ up |
| Brakes | 60 | 20% | ▲ up |
| Transmission | 40 | 13% | ▲ up |
| Body & Structure | 35 | 12% | ▲ up |
| Visibility & Wipers | 14 | 5% | ▲ up |
| Engine | 14 | 5% | ▲ up |
| Steering | 14 | 5% | ▲ up |
| Fuel System | 11 | 4% | ▼ down |
| Airbags | 10 | 3% | ▲ up |
| Electrical System | 8 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Tires & Wheels | 6 | 2% | ▲ up |
| Seats | 6 | 2% | ▲ up |
| Latches & Locks | 5 | 2% | ▲ up |
| Other | 4 | 1% | ▲ up |
| Suspension | 4 | 1% | ▲ up |
| Child Seat | 3 | 1% | new |
| Speed Control | 2 | 1% | — flat |
| Lighting | 1 | 0% | ▼ down |
| Climate Control (A/C & Heat) | 1 | 0% | — flat |
8 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE LEFT HAND WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT DRIVE ARM WAS NOT MECHANICALLY STAKED TO THE PIVOT SHAFT.
Consequence
THIS COULD ALLOW THE DRIVE ARM TO DISENGAGE FROM THE SHAFT LEADING TO A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY WOULD BE IMPAIRED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT HAND SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT ASSEMBLY.
Defect
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 ONLY PARTIALLY LATCHED.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COVER RETAINING CLIP TO THE STALK MOUNTED BUCKLE COVER TO PREVENT DISLOCATION OF THE BUCKLE COVER.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS. THE CENTER REAR SEAT, RIGHT OUTBOARD SIDE, SAFETY BELT ANCHOR HOOK CAN BECOME UNATTACHED FROM THE BODY ANCHOR POSITION.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ANCHOR HOOK RETAINING CLIP WITH A REVISED PROFILE CLIP AND A COVER PLATE.
Defect
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 FREQUENCY OF OPENING AND CLOSING CYCLES IS HIGHER THAN FOR THE AVERAGE CUSTOMER, THE BOLT CAN FAIL.
Consequence
PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR IF THE BOLTS BREAK ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO FALL SUDDENLY.
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 WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING WASHER AND THE BOLT WILL BE REINSTALLED AND HAND TIGHTENED TO THE TARGET TORQUED.
Defect
THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.
Consequence
IF THE STEERING WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN, LOSS OF CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.
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 PLATE INSTALLED TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION IN THE EVENT CRACKING OCCURS.
Defect
THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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 BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS WILL ALSO BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.
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 NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES IN OCTOBER 1995.
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 MARCH 1996.
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED CRASH FROM RIGHT SIDE CENTER OF DOOR POST WHICH CAUSED PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT TO TIGHTEN HARD ENOUGH TO PUT A BELT PRINT ON PASSENGER CHEST.. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT. *SLC ”
“WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROAD LOOKED AHEAD AT TRAFFIC, HAD STOPPED, APPLIED BRAKES BUT VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN, BUT DID NOT STOP. IT NEVER CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. BRAKES AND STEERING LOCKED AND CONSUMER HIT AUTO IN FRONT OF HER, CAUSING 3 PERSONS AND HERSELF TO BE INJURED AND TAKEN TO HOSPITAL. *AK”
“CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROX. 45MPH WHEN VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND A SMELL OF BURNING RUBBER OR PLASTIC WAS NOTICED. PULLED OVER AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM WIRING HARNESS OF FIREWALL ON DRIVER'S SIDE. GARBER COUNTRY AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP [PHONE]) REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. "CHECK WIRE, UPPER FENDER AREA,…”
“CONSUMER HAD RECALL97V079000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 730 FOR LIFTGATE SUPPORT BRACKET REPAIRS DONE IN 1997. LIFTGATE FELL, HITTING CONSUMER ON HEAD. CONSUMER COMPLAINED, AND MANUFACTURER SAID THEY COULD BE OF NO ASSISTANCE TO HIM. *AK THE ATTACH BOLT FOR THE LIFT GATE SUPPORT SHEARED OFF WHILE SOME…”
“WHILE DRIVING ON HWY AT APPROX. 55-65MPH, EXPERIENCED ENGINE MALFUNCTIONING WHEN VEHICLE THREW A ROD, THEN CAUSED FIRE TO ERRUPT IN REAR END, DUE TO AN OIL SPILLAGE. *AK”
NHTSA data argues against it: 300 complaints put the 1992 model at #5 of 19 Grand Voyager years. It is one of the Grand Voyager years to avoid.
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are seat belts (62 complaints), brakes (60 complaints), transmission (40 complaints).
Yes — NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns affecting the 1992 Plymouth Grand Voyager. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
NHTSA opened 5 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.
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.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.