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1986 Plymouth Voyager problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Among the better years

The 1986 Plymouth Voyager is among the quieter years of the Voyager on NHTSA's books: 80 complaints (67% below the model's median year), 4 recalls, and no open investigations. Complainants reported 14 injuries in total across these filings.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across seats (9), latches & locks (9), and body & structure (9), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

80

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

8

Investigations

10

Crash-involved

5

Fires reported

14

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1986 compare to other Voyager years?

Voyager NHTSA complaints by model year, 1986 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, 1986 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1986 Plymouth Voyager problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Seats911%
Latches & Locks911%
Body & Structure911%
Engine810%
Fuel System68%
Transmission68%
Electrical System68%
Speed Control56%
Brakes56%
Seat Belts45%
Steering45%
Suspension34%
Tires & Wheels23%
Visibility & Wipers11%
Lighting11%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)11%
Other11%

Does the 1986 Plymouth Voyager have recalls?

4 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.

86V010000SeatsJanuary 23, 1986 · 275 units

Defect

FIRST REAR SEATS WERE INSTALLED WITH AN INCORRECT LEFT SIDE SEAT RISER WHICH CAUSES FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE SEAT AND SEAT BELT LOADING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207, SEATING SYSTEMS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED, THE SEATS MAY BECOME DETACHED, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES TO ITS OCCUPANTS.

Remedy

REPLACE INCORRECT SEAT RISERS.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“TRUCK WAS IN AN ACCIDENT IT WAS HIT FROM THE SIDE AND REAR HATCH LATCH CAME OPEN AFTER THE TRUCK ROLLOVER CONSUMER FELL OUT. TT”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Latches & Locks · June 29, 1986 · crash

“ADJUSTING BOLTS ON DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BROKE TWICE WITHOUT WARNING. CONSUMER FIXED PROBLEM, BUT PROBLEM RETURNED. DEALERS INSPECTED VEHICLE EACH TIME THE TRACK BROKE TO GET PROPER PART NUMBER. HOWEVER, EACH TIME PRICE WAS $77 FOR ONE TRACK.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seats · May 6, 1997

“WHEN IN AN ACCIDENT DAUGHTER WAS EJECTED FROM VECHICLE WHILE WEARING SEAT BELT. *AK CONSUMER STATES WAS MOVING SOUTH BOUND THROUGH INTERSECTION WHEN A FOR PICK UP TRUCK THAT HAD RAN A RED LIGHT, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE RIGHT SIDE JUST PASSED THE SLIDING DOOR, THE IMPACT CAUSED THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · May 12, 1996 · crash

“WHILE DRIVING UPHILL AT 15 MPH THERE WAS A LOUD GRINDING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD, SHORTLY AFTER ENGINE STALLED. DEALER DETERMINED A CAMSHAFT BEARING FAILED AND SEIZED ENGINE.*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 7, 2002

1986 Plymouth Voyager — common questions

Is the 1986 Plymouth Voyager reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 80 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Voyager year, with 4 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 1986 Voyager problems?

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

Does the 1986 Plymouth Voyager have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 1986 Plymouth Voyager. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1986 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.