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1984 Plymouth Voyager: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1984 Plymouth Voyager, most recently filed December 1985. Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (3)

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1984 Plymouth Voyager. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 1984 Plymouth Voyager. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 85V164000 Filed Dec 11, 1985

VISUAL SYSTEMS:MIRRORS:REARVIEW:EXTERIOR

Visibility · rearview mirrors/devices · exterior
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Repair progress not yet reported10,800 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 85V164000
Listed for 1984 Plymouth Voyager. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 85V053000 Filed May 1, 1985

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:DIFFERENTIAL:PROPORTIONAL VALVE

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · differential proportional valve
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Repair progress not yet reported264,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 85V053000
Listed for 1984 Plymouth Voyager. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 84V150000 Filed Nov 26, 1984

FUEL:FUEL LINES:METALLIC

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Repair progress not yet reported82,500 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 84V150000

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Owner complaints (22)

22 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The structure is mentioned most often.

7involved a crash
0involved a fire
4injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1984 Plymouth Voyager, by component (top 5). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 22.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 1984 compares with other Voyager years

Best and worst Voyager years →
1983198419851986198719881989199019911992
This year (1984)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 22 mpg combined

22
mpg combined
19
city
26
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$3,050
CO₂ tailpipe
404 g/mi
EPA class
Special Purpose Vehicle

What it costs you to run

$2,969per year
$247per month
682gallons a year

Miles ÷ 22 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

1984 Plymouth Voyager configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2.2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual2-Wheel Drive19 / 26 / 22$3,050404
2.2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual2-Wheel Drive18 / 26 / 21$3,200423
2.2 L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic2-Wheel Drive18 / 21 / 19$3,550468
2.6 L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic2-Wheel Drive17 / 20 / 18$3,700494

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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1984 Plymouth Voyager FAQ

How many recalls does the 1984 Plymouth Voyager have?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 85V164000 (visibility), 85V053000 (brake), 84V150000 (fuel system). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 1984 Plymouth Voyager problems?

Owners filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. Structure (10), Latches/locks/linkages (9), Seats (2) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 1984 Plymouth Voyager get?

EPA rates the 2.2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual version at 19 city, 26 highway and 22 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 1984 Voyager compare with other years?

Among the 1983–1992 Plymouth Voyager model years at least five years old, the 1983 drew the fewest complaints (4) and the 1992 the most (701). The 1984 drew 22. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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