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1990 Plymouth Voyager problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Worth extra scrutiny

The 1990 Plymouth Voyager sits mid-pack among Voyager years: 270 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 241, with 6 recalls and 6 closed investigations. Reports tied to this model year include one death and 19 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across body & structure (61), transmission (46), and latches & locks (46), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

270

NHTSA complaints

6

Recalls

6

Investigations

17

Crash-involved

6

Fires reported

19

Injuries

1

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1990 compare to other Voyager years?

Voyager NHTSA complaints by model year, 1990 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, 1990 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1990 Plymouth Voyager problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure6123%
Latches & Locks4617%
Transmission4617%
Engine259%
Seat Belts228%
Brakes207%
Tires & Wheels83%
Visibility & Wipers73%
Other62%
Suspension52%
Electrical System52%
Fuel System41%
Lighting41%
Seats31%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)21%
Speed Control21%
Child Seat21%
Steering10%
Trailer Hitch10%

Does the 1990 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.

95I001003Latches & LocksMarch 27, 1995 · 72,845 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 STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS DURING OCTOBER 1995.

95I001007Latches & LocksMarch 27, 1995 · 360,000 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 IN JUNE 1996.

91V053000Seat BeltsApril 10, 1991 · 640,000 units

Defect

INBOARD FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY STRAPS CAN SUFFER FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE STRAP NEAR ITS ANCHOR POSITION.

Consequence

FATIGUE FAILURE OF SAFETY BELTS IN A SUDDEN STOP ORACCIDENT CONDITION RESULTS IN INCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy

REPLACE FATIGUED STRAPS OR RETROFIT STRAPS WITH A REINFORCEMENT PLATE AND REMOVAL OF AN ANTIROTATION TAB TO PREVENT FATIGUE FAILURE.

90V145000BrakesAugust 10, 1990 · 100 units

Defect

INCORRECT SCREWS MAY HAVE BEEN USED IN INSTALLING THE LOAD SENSING BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE TO ITS BRACKET CAUSING THE CLAMPING LOAD TO BE LESS THAN INTENDED.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN INCONSISTENT FRONT TO REAR BRAKEBALANCE WITH POTENTIAL FOR REAR BRAKE SKID UNDER HEAVY BRAKING CONDITIONS.

Remedy

REPLACE PROPORTIONING VALVE TO BRACKET SCREWS WITH PROPER LENGTH SCREWS.

89V237000EngineDecember 27, 1989 · 634,000 units

Defect

THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.

Consequence

THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.

Remedy

REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“AFTER AUTOMOBILE WAS IDLING FOR A WHILE IN DRIVE, WHEN BEGUN TO MOVE SHE HEARD NOISES AND STOPPED THE AUTOMOBILE. GOT OUT AND THERE WERE PIECES OF THINGS THAT HAD FALLEN FROM UNDER THE AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP INDICATED AXLE HAD EXPLODED. AND TRANSMISION MOUNTS WERE BENT. VEHICLE NEVER BEEN ANY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · December 7, 1998

“VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE TRANSMISSION FAILURE, PRIOR TO INCIDENT TRANSMISSION WAS EXPERIENCING SLIPPAGE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · June 5, 1999 · fire

“REAR HATCH LATCH FAILED ON IMPACT, CAUSING HATCH TO FALL BACKWARDS AND ALL CONTENTS FELL OUT OF THE REAR. TT AND ALL CONTENTS FELL OUT.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Latches & Locks · April 27, 1993 · crash

“ENGINE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY DURING HIGH TEMPATURE OF 90 DEGREE OR MORE. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND NO ONE COULD LOCATE THE CAUSE. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · June 15, 1996

“DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKING MECHANISM FAILS TO LOCK PROPERLY. CAN HEAR IT CLICK SOMETIMES WHEN LOCKING. WHEN PUSHING BELT BUCKLE INTO LOCKING MECHANISM, THE PLASTIC PIECE SPLITS & WILL NOT LOCK. NEEDS TO SQUEEZE PIECES TOGETHER JUST TO LOCK IT. WILL BE TAKING TO DEALER. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · July 15, 1997

1990 Plymouth Voyager — common questions

Is the 1990 Plymouth Voyager reliable?

It is close to typical for the Voyager: 270 NHTSA complaints, 6 recalls, and 6 investigations on file.

What are the most common 1990 Voyager problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are body & structure (61 complaints), transmission (46 complaints), latches & locks (46 complaints).

Does the 1990 Plymouth Voyager have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns affecting the 1990 Plymouth Voyager. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1990 Plymouth Voyager under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 6 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.