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1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 378 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 4.1 times the median Grand Voyager year — the 1998 model ranks #2 of 19 Grand Voyager years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 16 injuries in total across these filings.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across engine (79), electrical system (58), and transmission (44), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

378

NHTSA complaints

6

Recalls

6

Investigations

16

Crash-involved

32

Fires reported

16

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1998 compare to other Grand Voyager years?

Grand Voyager NHTSA complaints by model year, 1998 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, 1998 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine7921%
Electrical System5815%
Transmission4412%
Airbags4311%
Brakes287%
Suspension205%
Speed Control164%
Fuel System144%
Visibility & Wipers133%
Body & Structure133%
Steering103%
Lighting82%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)72%
Seat Belts62%
Other51%
Child Seat51%
Seats41%
Tires & Wheels31%
Latches & Locks21%

Does the 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager have recalls?

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

07E104000Visibility & WipersDecember 11, 2007 · 1,657 units

Defect

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 FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS.

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 REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOMER'S GLASS. WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE'S WHOLESALE DIVISION, SERVICE AUTOGLASS TOLL FREE AT 1-888-246-6298. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008.

06E091000Fuel SystemNovember 2, 2006 · 24,358 units

Defect

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 DAIMLERCHRYSLER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SILICONE MATERIAL USED IN MANUFACTURE OF THE FLAPPER VALVE WAS OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION, LEADING TO EXCESS SWELL OF THE FLAPPER VALVE RESTRICTING THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE FUEL PUMP MODULE.

Consequence

FUEL RESTRICTION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER AND/OR ENGINE STALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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.

04V480000AirbagsOctober 6, 2004 · 955,344 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION WILL MANIFEST ITSELF THROUGH ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP, AND COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A DRIVER'S AIR BAG OPEN CIRCUIT, IF THE PART IS NOT REPLACED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME.

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 WARRANTY UNDER WHICH IT WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING AT NO CHARGE IF IT FAILS. DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL ALSO REIMBURSE OWNERS WHO HAVE PAID TO HAVE THE CLOCKSPRING REPLACED ON THEIR VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

02V293000AirbagsNovember 7, 2002 · 1,500,521 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN WOUND INCORRECTLY DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION WILL MANIFEST ITSELF THROUGH ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP, AND COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A DRIVER'S AIR BAG OPEN CIRCUIT, IF THE PART IS NOT REPLACED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY ON ALL VEHICLES WITH 70,000 MILES OR LESS. AN EXTENDED LIFETIME WARRANTY WILL ALSO BE PLACED ON THIS COMPONENT FOR ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE. DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL ALSO REIMBURSE OWNERS WHO HAVE PAID TO HAVE THE CLOCKSPRING REPLACED ON THEIR VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 18, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

00V268000Fuel SystemSeptember 13, 2000 · 1,163,000 units

Defect

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 RAIL COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF A VEHICLE FIRE.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

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 BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2002. DUE TO THE LARGE QUANTITY OF VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN, THE OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE PHASED OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RINGS, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

97V231000Child SeatDecember 15, 1997 · 900 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS. THE SHOULDER HARNESS RESTRAINT WEBBING WAS INCORRECTLY ROUTED AROUND THE METAL REINFORCEMENT BAR ON THESE SEATS.

Consequence

THE CHILD SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROUTING OF THE SHOULDER BELT WEBBING AND ANY FOUND INCORRECT WILL BE PROPERLY ROUTED.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“CONSUMER NOTICED LIQUID DRIPPING ON THE GARAGE FLOOR, THE CONSUMER PLACED A RAG UNDER THE VEHICLE, WHEN BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE THE RAG ATTACHED TO THE AXLE AND THE DRIVER NOTICED THERE WERE NO BRAKES AND WAS NOTIFIED BY A PASSERS-BY THE THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE, THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 13, 2000 · fire

“CONSUMER NOTICED LIQUID DRIPPING ON THE GARAGE FLOOR AND PLACED A RAG UNDER THE VEHICLE, WHEN BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE THE RAG ATTACHED TO THE AXEL AND CONSUMER NOTICED THAT HE DID NOT HAVE BRAKES AND WAS NOTIFIED BY PASSERS-BY THAT HIS CAR WAS ON FIRE, COMMENTS FROM THE ADJUSTER IS ENGINE WIRING…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · January 10, 2001 · fire

“OWNER'S 3-YEARR OLD WAS ABLE TO PUT GEARS INTO REVERSE WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKES, AND VEHICLE HIT A TREE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · crash

“WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. IN THE PROCESS, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THEN, VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO, IN RETURN, TOWED THE VEHICLE BACK TO CONSUMER'S HOME NOT REPAIRED. THE DAMAGES SUSTAINED FROM THE COLLISION WERE NOT REPAIRED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · November 3, 2004 · crash

“VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING ON A NORMAL ROAD CONDITION AND APPROACHING ONCOMING STOPWHEN VEHICLE IN FRONT, COMMENCED TO SLOW DOWN, BUT VEHICLE CONTINUED ON AND HIT VEHICLE IN FRONT. NO DAMAGE WAS DONE; DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. CAN NHTA HELP IN THS MATTER OR…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · July 9, 1999 · crash

1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager — common questions

Is the 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 378 complaints put the 1998 model at #2 of 19 Grand Voyager years. It is one of the Grand Voyager years to avoid.

What are the most common 1998 Grand Voyager problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (79 complaints), electrical system (58 complaints), transmission (44 complaints).

Does the 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns affecting the 1998 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 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 6 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.