Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 168 | −52% | 2 | Transmission | Good |
| 1999 | 273 | −22% | 4 | Airbag | Average |
| 1998 | 323 | typical | 5 | Engine | Average |
| 1997 | 346 | typical | 6 | Airbag | Average |
| 1996 | 756 | 2.5× | 9 | Engine | Avoid |
| 1995 | 336 | typical | 1 | Airbag | Average |
* Complaints compared with the median Voyager year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Plymouth Voyager problems
Latest Plymouth Voyager recalls
Air bags
On certain minivans, the driver's air bag May become disabled due to a failure of the clockspring, which is located in the hub of the steering wheel.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly on all covered vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. For those vehicles with more than 70,000 miles, daimlerchrysler will offer an extended lifetime warranty under which it…
Air bags › Frontal
On certain Mini vans, the clockspring assembly May have been wound incorrectly during the vehicle assembly process.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly on all vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. An extended lifetime warranty will also be placed on this component for all affected vehicles, regardless of mileage.
Seat belts › Rear/other
On certain minivans, some trim material can loosen and drop into the rear outboard seat belt assembly, causing the seat belt to become inoperative.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trim with foam blockers and inspect and replace all 3rd row seat belt assemblies. Owner notification began June 3, 2002.
Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Vehicle description: Mini vans built with 3.3l and 3.8l engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel rail could result, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install a seal on the vehicle fuel rails to prevent external leakage of fuel from the fuel rail crossover tube, should the existing o-rings continue to degrade. Owner notification began on January 25, 2002.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Vehicle description: minivans. Fuel can leak from the fuel tank at the interface of the fuel pump module attachment.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module attaching nut with a nut that includes tighter design tolerances. The sealing o-ring will also be replaced.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Plymouth Voyager should you avoid?
1996 — this year has the most complaints relative to other Voyager years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 1996.
What is the best year for the Plymouth Voyager?
2000 has the fewest complaints compared with other Voyager years at the same age, followed by 1999. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Plymouth Voyager problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the air bags (411), engine & cooling (394) and transmission & drivetrain (336). Airbag complaints peak in the 1996 model year.
How many recalls has the Plymouth Voyager had?
16 recalls across 1995–2000. The model year with the most is 1996. See all Plymouth Voyager recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.