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1994 Plymouth Grand Voyager problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 247 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 2.7 times the median Grand Voyager year — the 1994 model ranks #7 of 19 Grand Voyager years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Reports tied to this model year include 6 deaths and 26 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across transmission (57), body & structure (26), and airbags (26), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

247

NHTSA complaints

6

Recalls

5

Investigations

19

Crash-involved

3

Fires reported

26

Injuries

6

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1994 compare to other Grand Voyager years?

Grand Voyager NHTSA complaints by model year, 1994 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, 1994 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1994 Plymouth Grand Voyager problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission5723%
Body & Structure2611%
Airbags2611%
Engine187%
Visibility & Wipers177%
Brakes177%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)125%
Electrical System114%
Steering104%
Fuel System83%
Seat Belts73%
Latches & Locks73%
Other73%
Suspension62%
Tires & Wheels52%
Speed Control42%
Lighting42%
Seats31%
Child Seat21%

Does the 1994 Plymouth Grand Voyager have recalls?

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

00V305000SteeringOctober 12, 2000 · 679,000 units

Defect

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. 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 CRACKS AND ANY WHEELS WITH CRACKS WILL BE REPLACED. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL HAVE A REINFORCEMENT PLATE INSTALLED TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION IN THE EVENT CRACKING OCCURS.

99V213000Body & StructureSeptember 2, 1999 · 1,318,189 units

Defect

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 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.

99V113000AirbagsMay 6, 1999 · 736,824 units

Defect

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 TURNING THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "ON" OR "START" POSITION CAN CAUSE THE AIR BAG(S) TO INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY.

Consequence

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN INJURE A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT.

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.

95I001001Latches & LocksMarch 27, 1995 · 66,407 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 NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1995.

95I001005Latches & LocksMarch 27, 1995 · 1,342,202 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 WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS DURING DECEMBER 1995.

93V215000Tires & WheelsDecember 14, 1993 · 90 units

Defect

WHEELS WITH MISFORMED LUG NUT SEATS WERE INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES. THIS CAUSES REDUCED NUT TO WHEEL CONTACT AREA AND LIMITS THE WHEEL SELF-CENTERING CAPABILITY DURING INSTALLATION. THIS RESULTS IN LOSS OF WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE RETENTION.

Consequence

LOSS OF LUG NUT TORQUE RETENTION MAY LEAD TO WHEEL LUGFAILURE WHICH MAY CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION AND AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

INSPECT THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY PLANT CODE; REPLACE WHEELS KNOWN TO HAVE THE PROBLEM AND INSTALL NEW LUG NUTS.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH A LOUD NOISE CAME FROM THE FRONT OF THE VAN, THE TRANSMISSION THREW A GEAR, THE VAN STARTED SMOKING AND CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE TRANSMISSION. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT ANY TYPE OF WARNING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND CLAIMED NO RESPONSIBILITY.*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · June 13, 1998 · fire

“2 ITEMS OF CONCERN. THE AIRCONDITIONING UNIT HAS FAILED. WE OWN A BLUE GRAND VOYAGER MINIVAN AND THE PAINT IS PEELING FROM THE ROOF AND ENGINE HOOD OF THE CAR. WE HAVE NOTICED MANY OF THE SAME COLOR AND YEAR TRUCKS, VANS AND CARS WITH FAILING PAINT. A RECALL SHOULD HAPPEN. PAINT SHOULD NOT START…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · July 11, 1998

“WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND BOTH FRONTAL SEAT BELTS FAILED TO LOCK. THIS CAUSED THE PASSENGER TO SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE. THE CAUSE HAS NOT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · November 14, 2004 · crash

“WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN. THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE GOES OUT AND THE VEHICLE HAS NO POWER. CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START AT ALL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, THEY TOLD THEM IT WOULD ONLY BE GUESS WORK BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · July 7, 1997

“ABS BRAKE PROBLEMS: WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, PEDAL GOESTO THE FLOOR AND THE VOYAGER DOES NOT STOP AT ALL, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS HAPPENS DURING NORMAL BRAKING/SMOOTH ROAD SURFACES, AND NO INCLEMENT WEATHER. ON SEPTEMBER 27, 1999 VAN WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END CRASH. DEALER IS NOT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · October 4, 1994 · crash

1994 Plymouth Grand Voyager — common questions

Is the 1994 Plymouth Grand Voyager reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 247 complaints put the 1994 model at #7 of 19 Grand Voyager years. It is one of the Grand Voyager years to avoid.

What are the most common 1994 Grand Voyager problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (57 complaints), body & structure (26 complaints), airbags (26 complaints).

Does the 1994 Plymouth Grand Voyager have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns affecting the 1994 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 1994 Plymouth Grand Voyager under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 5 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.