Total Complaints
270 filings
PLYMOUTH VOYAGER · model year
1990 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER
270 NHTSA complaints, 17 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1990PLYMOUTHVOYAGER carries 270 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 17 crashes, 6 fires, 19 injuries, and 1 fatality. 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 1990 VOYAGER is power train:automatic transmission with 40 filings, followed by latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock (39) and structure:body:door (19). 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 1990 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.
270
Complaints
17
Crashes
6
Fires
19
Injuries
1
Deaths
Crashes Reported
17 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
Above median complaint volume — review patterns below.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 40 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK | 39 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 19 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 13 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 11 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 10 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 10 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT | 10 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 8 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 7 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 5 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 4 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE | 3 |
Recent Complaints
20080303SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
REAR LEFT TIRE IS CROOKED GOING DOWN ROAD. FOUND REAR AXLE HOUSING RUSTED THROUGH AND KINKED. *TR
Mileage: 135,000
20031219FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
WHEN DRIVING THERE WAS A STRONG GAS ODOR INSIDE THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THE DEALER STATED THAT 3 OF THE FUEL INJECTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
20021021LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
THE HATCH BACK DOOR FAILED. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. TS *JG
Mileage: 5,000
20020517TIRES:TREAD/BELT
TIRE TREADS ARE SEPARATING.*AK
20020320STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
CONSUMER STATED THE LIFT GATE LATCH WOULD NOT SHUT.*YH
20020320STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
CONSUMER STATED THE LIFT GATE LATCH WOULD NOT SHUT.*YH
20020117ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
I WAS WONDERING HOW OR IF MY VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN THIS RECALL-DUE TO THE SEVERE OIL LEAK I AM CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING. *AK
20020109SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
FRONT PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S LAP AND SHOULDER BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
20010913FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN OFF POSITION FOR 15 MINUTES. UPON RETURNING TO VEHICLE, VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ON FIRE. *AK
20010816ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
AT LOW STOP AND GO SPEED THE MOTOR WILL RUN HOT AND LOOSE GEAR SHIFTING, YOU HAVE TO TURN OFF THE VAN AND RESTART THE VAN. I HAVE REPLACED THE RADIATOR, WATER PUMP,ALL SENSORES, TEMP.GAUGES,THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. COULD THE PROBLEM BE IN THE COMPUTER BOARD? WHEN YOU TURN OFF THE VAN AND RESTART THE VAN IT WILL SHIFT OK UNTIL YOU STOP AGAIN, AND DO IT ALL OVER. THIS HAS CAUSE PROBLEMS IN TRAFFIC. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW A CORRECTIVE ACTION FOR THIS. THIS IS MY SECOND MINIVAN NO TROUBLE WITH THE FRIST ONE.
20010816POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AT LOW STOP AND GO SPEED THE MOTOR WILL RUN HOT AND LOOSE GEAR SHIFTING, YOU HAVE TO TURN OFF THE VAN AND RESTART THE VAN. I HAVE REPLACED THE RADIATOR, WATER PUMP,ALL SENSORES, TEMP.GAUGES,THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. COULD THE PROBLEM BE IN THE COMPUTER BOARD? WHEN YOU TURN OFF THE VAN AND RESTART THE VAN IT WILL SHIFT OK UNTIL YOU STOP AGAIN, AND DO IT ALL OVER. THIS HAS CAUSE PROBLEMS IN TRAFFIC. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW A CORRECTIVE ACTION FOR THIS. THIS IS MY SECOND MINIVAN NO TROUBLE WITH THE FRIST ONE.
20010709TIRES:TREAD/BELT
MAJOR TIRE SEPARATION - TREAD CAME RIGHT OFF AT 20 MPH! DEFECTIFVE TIRE - STILL HAVE IT!*AK (DOT NUMBER: 413 022566 TIRESIZE: P205/70R)
20010131POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS WILL BE OUR 6TH TRANSMISSION. REPLACEMENT ONLY THIS TIME CHRYSLER REFUSES TO PROVIDE A WARRANTY FOR REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION. *AK
20010123TIRES:SIDEWALL
CONSUMER REPLACED GOODYEAR AQUATRED TIRES (P205/70R14) 7 TIMES WITHIN A 3 YEAR PERIOD DUE TO SIDEWALL BLOWOUTS, ALL TIRES WERE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE BECAUSE THE DEALER STATED IT WAS A PRODUCT FAILURE. *SLC
20010122STRUCTURE:BODY
UPON CLOSING SIDE CARGO DOOR FELL OFF TRACK WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURIES.*AK
20001101EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
PLATIC HEADLIGHT LENS CRAZED AND BLOCKS BEAM AND PROPER ROAD LIGHTING. *AK
20000927ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY DURING HIGH TEMPATURE OF 90 DEGREE OR MORE. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND NO ONE COULD LOCATE THE CAUSE. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
20000918UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
20000914UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
20000911WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
THE LEFT FRONT TIRE DISENGAGED WHEN THE LUG-NUTS BROKE OFF THE WHEEL, STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1990 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER have?▼
The 1990 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER has 270 NHTSA complaints, 17 crashes, 6 fires, 19 injuries, and 1 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER?▼
The most-complained component for the 1990 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER is POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION with 40 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK and STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.
Is the 1990 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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