Plymouth Voyager Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Plymouth Voyager model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 1983 drew the fewest (4) and the 1996 the most (756).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 Among the fewest complaints |
4 | 1 | Seat belts | — | — |
| 1984 Among the fewest complaints |
22 | 3 | Structure | — | 18–22 |
| 1985 Among the fewest complaints |
31 | 3 | Latches/locks/linkages | — | 17–21 |
| 1986 | 53 | 1 | Latches/locks/linkages | — | 18–21 |
| 1987 | 84 | 0 | Structure | — | — |
| 1988 | 91 | 2 | Latches/locks/linkages | — | — |
| 1989 | 165 | 2 | Latches/locks/linkages | — | — |
| 2000 | 168 | 2 | Power train | — | — |
| 1990 | 226 | 3 | Structure | — | — |
| 1999 | 273 | 4 | Air bags | — | — |
| 1998 | 323 | 5 | Engine and engine cooling | — | — |
| 1995 | 336 | 1 | Air bags | — | — |
| 1997 | 346 | 6 | Air bags | — | — |
| 1991 | 520 | 8 | Service brakes | — | — |
| 1994 | 533 | 3 | Air bags | — | — |
| 1993 Among the most complaints |
615 | 8 | Service brakes | — | — |
| 1992 Among the most complaints |
701 | 9 | Seat belts | — | — |
| 1996 Among the most complaints |
756 | 9 | Engine and engine cooling | — | — |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Plymouth Voyager years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
1996 Plymouth Voyager: 756 complaints
Most-reported: Engine and engine cooling 136 (18%); Air bags 134 (18%); Electrical system 114 (15%).
Reports mention 36 crashes, 30 fires, 36 injuries, 1 death. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 100,000 miles. 9 recall campaigns listed.
1992 Plymouth Voyager: 701 complaints
Most-reported: Seat belts 169 (24%); Service brakes 162 (23%); Power train 89 (13%).
Reports mention 29 crashes, 12 fires, 25 injuries, 1 death. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 123,000 miles. 9 recall campaigns listed.
1993 Plymouth Voyager: 615 complaints
Most-reported: Service brakes 167 (27%); Power train 86 (14%); Seat belts 83 (13%).
Reports mention 46 crashes, 5 fires, 42 injuries, 7 deaths. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 122,000 miles. 8 recall campaigns listed.
The Plymouth Voyager years with the fewest complaints
1983 Plymouth Voyager: 4 complaints
Most-reported: Seat belts 4 (100%); Power train 1 (25%); Service brakes 1 (25%).
Reports mention 2 crashes, 1 injury, 1 death. 1 recall campaign listed.
1984 Plymouth Voyager: 22 complaints
Most-reported: Structure 10 (45%); Latches/locks/linkages 9 (41%); Seats 2 (9%).
Reports mention 7 crashes, 4 injuries. 3 recall campaigns listed.
1985 Plymouth Voyager: 31 complaints
Most-reported: Latches/locks/linkages 8 (26%); Structure 8 (26%); Engine and engine cooling 4 (13%).
Reports mention 4 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries. 3 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Plymouth Voyager owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 168 | 22 | 5 | 19 | 1 | 62,000 |
| 1999 | 273 | 23 | 10 | 17 | 0 | 75,000 |
| 1998 | 323 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 0 | 80,000 |
| 1997 | 346 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 0 | 90,000 |
| 1996 | 756 | 36 | 30 | 36 | 1 | 100,000 |
| 1995 | 336 | 48 | 2 | 61 | 0 | 113,000 |
| 1994 | 533 | 66 | 8 | 73 | 3 | 109,491 |
| 1993 | 615 | 46 | 5 | 42 | 7 | 122,000 |
| 1992 | 701 | 29 | 12 | 25 | 1 | 123,000 |
| 1991 | 520 | 26 | 7 | 28 | 3 | 130,000 |
| 1990 | 226 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 1 | — |
| 1989 | 165 | 19 | 11 | 29 | 2 | — |
| 1988 | 91 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 1 | — |
| 1987 | 84 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 2 | — |
| 1986 | 53 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 31 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 22 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Plymouth Voyager recalls
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER/AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING (1996–1998 model years; 1,500,521 vehicles across all models; filed Nov 2002; 02V293000)
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER/LIFTGATE SUPPORT BRACKET (1991–1994 model years; 1,318,189 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 1999; 99V213000)
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL LEAKAGE (1996–2000 model years; 1,163,000 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 2000; 00V268000)
- CHRYSLER/SEAT BELT SYSTEM (1991–1993 model years; 1,100,000 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 1997; 97V148000)
- CHRYSLER/SEAT BELT SYSTEM (1991–1993 model years; 1,100,000 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 1997; 97V149000)
All 40 Plymouth Voyager recall campaigns · Plymouth Voyager problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Plymouth Voyager years FAQ
Which Plymouth Voyager year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 1983 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (4). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Plymouth Voyager years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 1996, 1992 and 1993 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the service brakes. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Plymouth Voyager problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the service brakes (754 of 5,247 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Plymouth Voyager have?
NHTSA lists 40 recall campaigns covering the Plymouth Voyager. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Plymouth Voyager recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
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.