Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1999 Plymouth Voyager owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Dt: the contact complained about brake problems. There have been three accidents as a result of the brakes not completely stopping the vehicle. When applying the brakes the vehicle lurched forward. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the brake problems.
While driving 72 MPH, the driver's seat back collapsed backward, almost hitting the floor, because both rear seats were removed to carry cargo. The driver barely kept a grip on the steering and pulled himself up and was able to maintain control of the van. The driver removed the side panel of the seat and noticed that a plastic piece inside the panel had broke. The dealership has been contacted. The cause of piece breaking has yet to determined. The following day when the emergency parking brakes was disengaged, the lever broke off in the consumer's hand.
Premature corrosion of brake lines. Two brake lines leading to the rear brakes rusted at junctions between the hard tubing and flexible tubing. Both corroded with the same pattern and only at the above mentioned location. Indicative of material incompatibility - failure to engineer the part properly. Rusted part failed completely and without warning. Could have caused an accident if the vehicle was moving fast and needed to brake hard. The gas tank had to be removed to replace the faulty brake lines. They were, therefore, very expensive to replace.
Tl contact owns a 1999 Plymouth Voyager. While driving approximately 60 MPH, he attempted to engage the brake pedal and noticed that the brake pedal was non-responsive. He drove the vehicle to his residence and notified a repair shop. The vehicle was towed to the repair shop and a mechanic stated that the brake line failed. The dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. The current and failure mileages were approximately 85,500. **10/14/09 cw added additional info. Updated 10/14/09. Updated 10/29/09 updated 10/29/09
I have had the brakes worked on 4 different occasions now. Continual loss of brake fluid. When making a left hand turn brake light will come on. Master cylinder has been replaced all brake shoes have been replace, along with calipers. Two weeks passed and brake light starting to come on again, and there was fluid loss. Took van back in approx 3 weeks ago to be worked on, and brake light is now coming on again, and staying on longer each time.
Tl contact owns a 1999 Chrysler Voyager. While driving between 5-10 MPH, the vehicle would not stop. The failure has been occurring everyday since the vehicle was purchased. The brakes have been inspected each year. The contact stated that the brakes are not grabbing. The current mileage was 204,000 and failure mileage was 28.
Tl contact owns a 1999 Plymouth Voyager. While driving 65 MPH, the brake line failed. The dealer stated that the entire brake line was badly corroded. The contact stated that it was a catastrophic failure that should have never occurred. The current and failure mileages were 104,000. Updated 02-14-08.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50mph brake pressure was applied and the vehicle had an increased stopping distance. The vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop. The mechanic suggested replacing the antilock brake booster assembly. Although the problem persisted, no repairs were made.
When brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor, causing an extended stopping distance, and resulting in a collision. Driver sustained minor injuries. Also, dealer has replaced brake pads and rotors.
I have seen on certain Chrysler models, especially minivans, with the 2-pin floating caliper design that the surface of the steering knuckle where the brake pads ride wears away and can cause the affected wheel to lock up either during a stop or after the brake pedal is released. This is caused by the brake pads wedging in the groove. If this were to happen during a brake application, the vehicle could veer into oncoming traffic, causing an accident. I have also noticed that the mounting design (ie: bolts and slide pins,) is flawed. The bolts are too short and do not make enough contact with the threads, especially after routine brake maintenance the holes can become stripped. Chrysler recommends a torque of 119 in/lbs or 16 ft/lbs (source: alldata 2011 llc,) although when torqued to specification, the bolt threads strip out. …
Brake complaints in other Voyager years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 1999 Plymouth Voyager?
NHTSA has 29 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Plymouth Voyager, 11% of the model year's 273 complaints. The component named most often is antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (12 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1999 Plymouth Voyager brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 1999 Plymouth Voyager, though it has 4 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 1999 Plymouth Voyager brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 45,000 miles, and 27% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to brakes 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.