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1988 Plymouth Voyager: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1988 Plymouth Voyager, most recently filed July 1988. Owners have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the latches/locks/linkages.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
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Recalls (2)

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1988 Plymouth Voyager. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 1988 Plymouth Voyager. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 88V107000 Filed Jul 1, 1988

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly
Official NHTSA text
Summary
FUEL TANKS MAY BE CONSTRUCTED OF IMPROPER MATERIAL.
Consequence
FUEL COULD LEAK AT THE TANK SEAM WHICH, IN PRESENCE OFAN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE SUSPECT FUEL TANKS.
Repair progress not yet reported4,000 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 88V107000
Listed for 1988 Plymouth Voyager. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 88V010000 Filed Jan 26, 1988

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:TANK

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly
Official NHTSA text
Summary
FUEL TANKS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING TANK MANUFACTURE.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE WITH THE POTENTIAL FORA FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE FUEL TANKS AS NECESSARY.
Repair progress not yet reported375 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 88V010000

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Owner complaints (91)

91 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The latches/locks/linkages is mentioned most often.

6involved a crash
9involved a fire
8injuries reported
1deaths reported

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

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Plymouth Voyager, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 91.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 1988 compares with other Voyager years

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1984198519861987198819891990199119921993
This year (1988)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.

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1988 Plymouth Voyager FAQ

How many recalls does the 1988 Plymouth Voyager have?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 88V107000 (fuel system), 88V010000 (fuel system). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 1988 Plymouth Voyager problems?

Owners filed 91 complaints with NHTSA. Latches/locks/linkages (23), Structure (13), Engine and engine cooling (10) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

How does the 1988 Voyager compare with other years?

Among the 1984–1993 Plymouth Voyager model years at least five years old, the 1984 drew the fewest complaints (22) and the 1992 the most (701). The 1988 drew 91. 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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