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1984 Plymouth Voyager problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 23 complaints on file for the 1984 Plymouth Voyager — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 6 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

23

NHTSA complaints

6

Recalls

8

Investigations

7

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

4

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1984 compare to other Voyager years?

Voyager NHTSA complaints by model year, 1984 highlighted1,111 complaints1978: 1 complaints1980: 1 complaints1983: 7 complaints1984: 23 complaints1985: 38 complaints1986: 80 complaints1987: 99 complaints1988: 109 complaints1989: 204 complaints1990: 270 complaints1991: 624 complaints1992: 893 complaints1993: 749 complaints1994: 670 complaints1995: 476 complaints1996: 1,111 complaints1997: 474 complaints1998: 443 complaints1999: 362 complaints2000: 214 complaints
Voyager NHTSA complaints by model year, 1984 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1984 Plymouth Voyager problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure1043%
Latches & Locks939%
Seats29%
Steering14%
Visibility & Wipers14%

Does the 1984 Plymouth Voyager have recalls?

6 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.

95I001004Latches & LocksMarch 27, 1995 · 411,678 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 DURING NOVEMBER 1995.

95I001008Latches & LocksMarch 27, 1995 · 1,262,000 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 DURING JULY 1996.

85V164000Visibility & WipersDecember 11, 1985 · 10,800 units

Defect

VANS EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL SUNSCREEN REAR GLASS WHICH HAS LESS THAN 70 PERCENT LUMINOUS TRANSMITTANCE AND DOES NOT HAVE A PASSENGER SIDE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 111, REAR VIEW MIRRORS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE DRIVERS OF THESE VANS DO NOT HAVE THE MINIMUM FIELD OF VISION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 111. WITHOUT THIS MINIMUM FIELD OF VISION THE DRIVER CANNOT MANEUVER HIS VEHICLE SAFELY AND MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

INSTALL PASSENGER SIDE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR.

85V053000BrakesMay 1, 1985 · 264,000 units

Defect

ROADWAY STONES MAY BECOME LODGED IN THE HEIGHT SENSING BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE PROPORTIONING VALVE TO FAIL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: PROPORTIONING VALVE MALFUNCTION RESULTS IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING HARD BRAKING WITH A LIGHT LOAD AND MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

CLEAR PROPORTIONING VALVE OF STONES AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT STONES FROM ENTERING.

84V150000Fuel SystemNovember 26, 1984 · 82,500 units

Defect

THE METAL FUEL SUPPLY TUBE MAY CRACK AT THE FUEL PUMP END DUE TO VIBRATION. THE CRACK MAY RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE. (THE FUEL SUPPLY TUBE CONNECTS THE FUEL PUMP TO THE FUEL FILTER.)

Remedy

A FUEL TUBE RETAINING CLIP ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSTALLED ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. THIS WILL RESTRICT TUBE VIBRATION AND PREVENT CRACKS.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“REAR LIFTGATE OPENED UPON IMPACT; 12 YEAR OLD EJECTED OUT OF VEHICLE ABOUT 15 FT. BEHIND VEHICLE BEFORE FOUND; NOT WEARING SEAT BELT; VEHICLE REARENDED. TT”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · June 5, 1995 · crash

“THE HOOD FLEW OPEN AT 55MPH, VERY HARD TO STOP WHEN YOU CANT SEE CAUSE THE HOOD IS ON THE WINDSHIELD, AFTER I GOT IT STOPPED THE HOOD WAS ON THE WINDSHIELD AND THE AREA IMMEDIATELY ABOVE IT WAS DAMAGED, LUCKILY IT DIDNT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT BUT I THINK IT IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE. I WILL NOTIFY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Latches & Locks · March 5, 2001

“CONSUMER WAS EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH REAR SEAT NOT SECURING PROPERLY TO THE FLOOR, SEAT REMAINED LOOSE WHEN VEHICLE WAS BEING USED. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND IGNORED CONSUMER'S COMPLAINT. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seats · January 1, 1986

1984 Plymouth Voyager — common questions

Is the 1984 Plymouth Voyager reliable?

The record is thin — 23 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 6 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 1984 Voyager problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are body & structure (10 complaints), latches & locks (9 complaints), seats (2 complaints).

Does the 1984 Plymouth Voyager have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns affecting the 1984 Plymouth Voyager. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1984 Plymouth Voyager under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 8 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Plymouth Voyager years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Voyager years to avoid are 1996, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1991, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999. The cleanest record among Voyager years belongs to 1980.

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.