Headlight complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (headlights, tail lights, turn signals, interior lights).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
When using the turn signal, the exterior lights stayed on, and the switch became stuck. The dealer replaced the switch, and attempted to make other repairs, but the problem continued. The left signal did not work properly. The signal flashed 2-3 times then stayed on with no way of turning it off, even with the keys in the ignition the left light stayed on and was diagnosed as switch failure.
Consumer had to replace the headlight switch twice. The lights went out while the vehicle was being driven. They could go out while being in the dark. The consumer stated that he had to replace the ignition switch. The headlight is going bad again.
Transmission is shifting terrible!the back door will not open at all,the side door will not open from inside. My lights from the inside of vehicle goes on and off. While driving down the road the van shakes terrible, it feels like the motor shakes.
When attempting to turn on the headlights, the headlights will flicker on for only a split second then go off. The driver must turn the headlight switch only to a certain point so that the lights will stay on. If the lights flicker, the driver has to turn the lights off, then try again. Twice, while driving at night, the headlights went out, requiring the driver to pull off the road (without lights), then fiddle with the headlight switch to get the headlights to come on again. It is extremely touchy to get them to come on and stay on. This appears to be a safety recall in Canada, but not in the us. …
Tl contact owns a 1998 Plymouth Voyager. When the vehicle is turned off, the headlights remain illuminated and occasionally activate automatically. The failure was noticed while driving 15 MPH and it drains the battery. The dealer stated that there were no recalls available and the repair was the contact's responsibility. NHTSA campaign id number 99V116000 (exterior lighting:headlights) for the 1999 Plymouth Voyager was referenced. The current mileage was 94,000 and failure mileage was 90,000.
Headlights are so frosted/yellowed you can.t see at night.the lights on this vehicle were not that good when they were new. But now that the plastic has broken down from exposure to the environment, the lights are useless. My older cars had headlights made of glass and did not seem to have this problem.
Plastic covers of 1997 Plymouth Voyager minivan headlamps are losing transparency. Minute cracks appearing on the surface of the headlamps are making them less clear and thus decreasing the brightness of the headlamps at night. Noticed initially a year ago , slowly getting worse.
Vehicle had been to dealer twice , would not start, bought new battery. Next day dead again. Dealer said headlight stayed on that caused battery to be drained. Next night vehicle was burning, flames and smoke from under the hood. Fire department had to cut open hood to get to engine, left side of engine was melted. Vehicle at dealers since then.
Related recalls (1)
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which Plymouth Voyager years have headlight problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1996 (20), 1997 (18), 1998 (14), 1995 (9) and 1999 (6) model years. Headlight complaints make up 3% of all complaints for the 1996.
Is there a recall for Plymouth Voyager headlight problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 99V-116 (headlights, May 6, 1999). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Plymouth Voyager headlight problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 101,000 miles; 27% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the headlights (30 mentions), followed by the turn signal › switch (13).
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.