Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1998 Plymouth Voyager owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
No one was hurt in the accident when I hit a piece of metal in the road. The object tore off a body frame member and then punctured the plastic fuel tank. Gas was leaking everywhere. I can not believe that anyone would place a plastic fuel tank directly in the path of a front wheel drive vehicle. The front wheels being drive wheels tend to propel objects back at the tanks. Conversations with mechanics have informed me that over time the tank will eventually start to leak from the stones that will be thrown back from the fromt wheel. I recentlly read in the local paper where a Ford minivan with a plastic fuel tank devloped a lead while traveling on a local road and had to be towed. It is even ore amazing to me that these systems that are designed to fail and will impact the environment in a negative way are legal. …
1989 Plymouth Voyager left and right front towers are consumed by corrosion exposing the mcpherson strut assemblies and severely weakening the load bearing structure causing serious risk of strut tower failure as on or both struts will penetrate into the engine compartment causing the front of the vehicle to drop to the ground. Should such failure occur while the vehicle is in motion at highways speeds, loss of vehicle control will result, causing serious injury or death. This is a known defect covered by Chrysler corporation in a technical service bulletin (TSB) labeling the problem as merely cosmetic.
Dt*: the contact stated that the left front strut tower of the vehicle appeared to have an unusual amount of rust on top. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop on 12/28/04 who determined it would have to be replaced and that it was a common problem on this model. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop on 02/18/05 for replacement of front struts, rear shocks, and wheel alignment. The repair shop noticed that the right front strut tower was also rusted and would need to be replaced. Updated 8/9/2006 - rust was first observed by and independent repair shop May 6, 2004.
The strut tower is rusting very bad and about to break off. This is a very big danger for my wife and four kids.. I first notice the rust 2 weeks after we bought this 1998 Plymouth Voyager, and the dealer would not fix it. It been 3.5 years know and there are holes we can see though. Not very good. I also noticed the van is about 1/2" lower to the ground from the side the rust is bad. The only had 62,000 mile ib it when we noticed the rust. There should be a recall. Shops told me every 1998 Plymouth Voyager they see has got the same problem.
The heat changes from hot to A/C by itself, the rear defrost don't work all the time, the back wipers go on by then self with different delays,,, , stays on defrost, and the strut tower are very poor shape, never saw strut towers rust like this on any other van or car but this one..1998 Plymouth Voyager...also all this stuff wrong with it and the check engine like don't go on...very bad van to have.
Tl contact owns a 1998 Plymouth Voyager. While the vehicle was being serviced by a local mechanic who stated that the under carriage had deteriorated due to rust. An authorized dealer confirmed the diagnosis. The contact called the manufacturer and was unable to speak with anyone. The approximate failure and current mileages were 57,000. Updated 09/24/10. Updated 09/24/10
1998 Plymouth minivan. Structure rusted through on left front strut tower. The problem was caught when there was approx. 90% rust through. A pothole hit or just severe braking could have had catastrophic results. Chrysler advises that they will do nothing but say sorry. Is this a chronic problem ??
The consumer took vehicle for inspection, and it was discovered that the frame spring bolt attached to the tire has completely rusted and did not pass inspection. The manufacturer stated that weather has caused the defects.
While having some work done on our 1998 Plymouth Voyager, the mechanic noticed that the area at the top of the strut and spring connected under the hood has both corrosion and perferation. It covers about one-third of the strut tower. I called a dealer and was told that this rust-through was not covered under their warrenty. I was also told that this condition is potentially dangeropus if the strut and spring rust completely through. The rest of the body is rust free. I also found that in 2002 a service bulletin 23-044-02 dated October 14, 2002 covered this problem. Since this is a major safety and cost issue for my family, I would like to know if there is anything I can do to get chrisler to fix the problem?
While having a new battery installed on our 1998 Plymouth Voyager, we were shown that the strut tower is rusting and cracked on the top. Subsequent examination by other mechanics shows that the rusting started in the top plate and worked its way down to the second plate, which is not as bad. The comment we keep hearing a lot of is, " I've never seen anything like this." yet one of our neighbors who has the Dodge version, same year, also has the same problem. I am wondering if you have heard of anything like this with these vans and/or if this could be a problem with them that is just showing up now.
Body complaints in other Voyager years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 1998 Plymouth Voyager?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the body & structure of the 1998 Plymouth Voyager, 6% of the model year's 323 complaints. The component named most often is frame and members (9 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1998 Plymouth Voyager body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for the 1998 Plymouth Voyager, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1998 Plymouth Voyager body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 100,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 1 injury to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.