Most common 1999 Plymouth Voyager problems
Share of the 273 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Plymouth Voyager complaints by model year
Best Voyager years: 2000, 1999. Years to avoid: 1996. Compare all years →
1999 Plymouth Voyager recalls (4)
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…
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.
Exterior lighting › Headlights
Vehicle description: Mini vans built for fleet sales only. The headlamp module does not identify the park lamp as "drl" as requirement of FMVSS 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Remedy: All fleet owners/operators will be mailed non-removable decals with the required "drl" letters.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 6 possible defects involving the 1999 Plymouth Voyager:
Driver air bag clockspring failure
Complaints report air bag warning light illuminates, and this May be accompanied with a non-functioning horn and/or cruise control (if equipped).this is indicative of an open-circuit clockspring failure (results in non-functioning driver's air bag), similar to the failure condition that was the subject of daimlerchrysler's recall of model year 1996-1998.5 minivans (recall no.
Dc minivan fuel injector rail leak
There is no summary currently available
Post-collision fuel system integrity
There is no summary currently available
Post collision fuel system
Driver air bag clockspring failure
The driver air bag clockspring can develop an open-circuit condition resulting in nonfunctional driver-side frontal air bag, horn, cruise control (if equipped), and/or steering wheel radio control (if equipped).in its October 5, 2004 letter to NHTSA, daimlerchrysler stated that it will conduct a safety recall and replace the clockspring assembly on all my 1998.5-2000 daimlerchrysler minivans, built between March…
Air bag clockspring
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What 1999 Plymouth Voyager owners say
Air bags all 65 →
Dt: the owner was involved in a crash and the air bags did not deploy. This was the second time that this vehicle had a complaint filed on the air bags not deploying. The owner was involved in another crash with the same vehicle and the air bags did not deploy at that time either. The owner was stopped in traffic and another vehicle hit the owner from behind. Neither front air bags deployed from the vehicle when impacted. Owner has had an investigator from odi come investigate the first incident. The owner would like for another investigator to check the second incident. There was a recall on the air bags in October 25, 2004. Owner's vehicle was in the repair when the odi investigator reviewed the complaint. The car was totaled on this last crash. The owner has a police report. There were no injuries reported. The dealer's information was unavailable at this time to the consumer.
Consumer was driving on a winding road doing the speed limit when another vehicle pulled out in front and caused a collision. Consumer's vehicle t-boned the other vehicle. In a delayed reaction, the air bags deployed. This caused driver to sustain major chest injuries. Also, two other passenger's sustained injuries.
Engine & cooling all 52 →
Feb 2003, vehicle is approx. 4 years old, serpentine belt came off pulley, resulting in loss of power steering. Difficulty turning which almost resulted in 5 accidents - head on collision. Resulted in 3 accidents by being unable to turn vehicle, hitting snow banks, factor involved is heavy snow storm, approx 3 feet. Replaced belts and pump. Vehicle is out of warranty, I paid nearly $600.00.
We have the extended warranty on our car. The van has been into the dealer numerous times as recently as June of 2004. At that time it was a transmission problem. This time the van was not shifting up in gears in the automatic transmission. We thought it was a transmission problem. We got the vehicle to the dealership. The next day they told us it was the emission system,and coincidentally we were 42 miles over the factory warranty of 80,000 for the emission system. We then asked our extended warranty company and they are also hedging. We called Chrysler and a person by the name of "joe" answered the phone who was very rude and when we asked to speak to a supervisor he replied he "was it. " and when we asked for his last name he refused. What we cannot understand is if the emission system and the catalytic converter is involved, why then would it not be covered? …
Transmission & drivetrain all 41 →
We have the extended warranty on our car. The van has been into the dealer numerous times as recently as June of 2004. At that time it was a transmission problem. This time the van was not shifting up in gears in the automatic transmission. We thought it was a transmission problem. We got the vehicle to the dealership. The next day they told us it was the emission system,and coincidentally we were 42 miles over the factory warranty of 80,000 for the emission system. We then asked our extended warranty company and they are also hedging. We called Chrysler and a person by the name of "joe" answered the phone who was very rude and when we asked to speak to a supervisor he replied he "was it. " and when we asked for his last name he refused. What we cannot understand is if the emission system and the catalytic converter is involved, why then would it not be covered? …
1999 Plymouth Voyager se purchased new in 99. 82000 miles @ 90% highway. Transmission started slipping badly. Repair cost $2000. Contact at Chrysler andrew miller no help.quote from local mechanic " these are know for torque converters going bad." from the looks of the complaints on the net that is true. No transmission should have to be rebuilt this early. We have had all scheduled and reccomended transmission services performed per owners manuel. Defective product without any help from manufaturer. Also had to replace shocks and struts for $500 mrch 2002 with only 65K mile.defective. Had struts replaced once before under warranty!!
1999 Plymouth Voyager engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | Single-speed | FWD | 37 / 33 / 35 MPGe | 70 mi |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 18 / 24 / 20 | — |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17 / 24 / 19 | — |
| 3.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 16 / 22 / 18 | — |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 15 / 22 / 18 | — |
EPA ratings. Class: Minivan.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1999 Plymouth Voyager a good car?
Based on 273 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1999 Voyager rates average: 22% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Voyager at the same age. It is one of the best Voyager years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Plymouth Voyager?
The air bags — 65 complaints, 24% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal. Next are the engine & cooling (52) and transmission & drivetrain (41).
How many recalls does the 1999 Plymouth Voyager have?
There are 4 recalls for the 1999 Plymouth Voyager, the most recent from October 6, 2004 (air bags). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Plymouth Voyager?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2000 and 1999. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1996. See the full Plymouth Voyager years comparison.
At what mileage do 1999 Plymouth Voyager problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 75,000 miles; 21% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.