Total Complaints
80 filings
PLYMOUTH VOYAGER · model year
1986 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER
80 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1986PLYMOUTHVOYAGER carries 80 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 10 crashes, 5 fires, 14 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1986 VOYAGER is latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock with 7 filings, followed by structure:body:hatchback/liftgate (6) and seats:front assembly:recliner (5). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 5 investigation files overlapping the 1986 VOYAGER. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
80
Complaints
10
Crashes
5
Fires
14
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
10 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK | 7 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 6 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 5 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| SEATS | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20020411VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD INTERMITTENTLY STICK WHILE DRIVING OR WHILE BACKING UP IN REVERSE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
20020315ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
WHILE DRIVING UPHILL AT 15 MPH THERE WAS A LOUD GRINDING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD, SHORTLY AFTER ENGINE STALLED. DEALER DETERMINED A CAMSHAFT BEARING FAILED AND SEIZED ENGINE.*AK
20001213TIRES:TREAD/BELT
WE WERE DRIVING BACK FROM A NY WEDDING ON 8/18/98 IN OUR 86 VOYAGER WITH 5 PEOPLE WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND WRAPPED ITSELF AROUND THE AXEL. I WAS IN THE PASSING LANE AT 65 MPH. I MANAGED TO AVOID LOOSING CONTROL AND GETTING OVER TO THE SIDE. I HAVE RECEIPTS FOR EVERYTHING TO SHOW THE TIRES WERE WELL MANITAINED AT THE FIRESTONE DEALERSHIP WHERE I SERVICE MY CAR AND AT THE FIRESTONE DEALERSHIP IN LAWRENCEVILLE NJ THAT TOOK THE DAMAGED TIRE AND REPLACE IT. WE JUST WANT PEOPLE TO NO THAT THE TIRE RECALL OF CERTAIN TIRES AND VEHECLES IS RATHER NARROR BECASUE THERE ARE A LOT OF NEAR MISSED LIKE OUR SITUATION. *AK (TIRESIZE: 20570R14)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 20570R14 )
20000525VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
WHILE DRIVING AND ALSO WHEN VEHICLE IS IN PARK, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATES WITHOUT WARNING. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
20000522POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS DUE TO TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. YH
20000515POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS DUE TO TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. YH
20000203FireSERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING, EMERGENCY BRAKE USED WHICH RESULTED IN FIRE , POSSIBLE CAUSE OF FIRE FROM EMERGENCY BRAKE USE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
20000203FirePARKING BRAKE
BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING, EMERGENCY BRAKE USED WHICH RESULTED IN FIRE , POSSIBLE CAUSE OF FIRE FROM EMERGENCY BRAKE USE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
19990927FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
HAVE THERE BEEN ANY OTHER REPORTS ABOUT THIS. PLEASE SEND REPORT.
19990308SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
POWER DRIVERS SEAT LOOSE, SEAT HAS EXPERIENCED POOR PERFORMANCE SINCE NEW.
19980826POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF PARK INTO REVERSE THREE TIMES, ONCE MOVED BACKWARDS, CAUSING ACCIDENT. (QCAW)
19980727ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERU EXLOSED, RESULTING IN BURNING THE VEHICLE UP.
19980603SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
ADJUSTING BOLTS ON DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BROKE TWICE WITHOUT WARNING. CONSUMER FIXED PROBLEM, BUT PROBLEM RETURNED. DEALERS INSPECTED VEHICLE EACH TIME THE TRACK BROKE TO GET PROPER PART NUMBER. HOWEVER, EACH TIME PRICE WAS $77 FOR ONE TRACK.
19971017SEATS
DRIVER'S SEAT HAS COMPLETELY FAILED, REQUIRING NEW SEAT FRAMES.
19971016FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY, VEHICLE SEEMED TO BE RUNNING ROUGH, CAME TO A STOP LIGHT AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD, JUMPED OUT AND VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. FIREMAN THINKS IT'S ELECTRICAL. *AK
19970424FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY FIRE.
19960930EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND CONNECTOR MELTED.(FIRST VEHICLE ON 601598)
19960820SEATS
LEFT FRONT SEAT TRACK AND ANCHORS FAILED. *AK
19960815SEAT BELTS
MOTORIZED SEAT BELTS FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY. *AK
19960712LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
THE REAR LATCH HAS BEEN REPLACED, BUT ONE OF THE BOLTS HOLDING IT FELL OUT AND NOW THE LATCH WILL NOT CATCH.*AK *JB
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1986 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER have?▼
The 1986 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER has 80 NHTSA complaints, 10 crashes, 5 fires, 14 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER?▼
The most-complained component for the 1986 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER is LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK with 7 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE and SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER.
Is the 1986 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
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Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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