Owners have filed 247 complaints
about the 1994 Plymouth Grand Voyager with NHTSA between 1996 and 2016.
The largest single group is the transmission & drivetrain.
Across this model's run it ranks 5 of 8 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 36
Against the median year of the Plymouth Grand Voyager. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 88
17% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 0
0% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 1994 compares with every other Plymouth Grand Voyager
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
50,000 – 74,999 miles
422.2%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
15.6%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
527.8%
150,000+ miles
844.4%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jul 1996peak 11Aug 2016
NHTSA investigations into the 1994 Plymouth Grand Voyager
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
DP03002Opened 7 May 2003Closed 22 Jul 2003STEERING:COLUMN
STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION
MR. LARRY A. SACKEY SUBMITTED A PETITION TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) BY LETTER DATED APRIL 18, 2003, REQUESTING THAT NHTSAFURTHER INVESTIGATE THE DEFECTIVE COLLAPSIBLE STEERING SHAFT SYSTEM ON 1987-1995 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.IN PART BECAUSE OF 49 CFR ? 30120(G), NHTSA HAS DECIDED TO LIMIT THE SCOPE OF THE PETITION VEHICLES TO 1993-1995 MODELS, EXCLUDING THE 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND 1994-1995 DODGE RAM SERIES TRUCKS THAT WERE RECALLED (93V210 & 96V230) FOR STEERING COLUMN FAILURE.IF THE ANALYSIS OF THESE VEHICLES HAD IDENT...
RQ00011Opened 1 May 2000Closed 1 Apr 2002STEERING
STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION
PE97049Opened 18 Nov 1997Closed 17 Mar 1998VISIBILITY
AIR BAG CIRCUIT/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR
PE96008Opened 25 Jan 1996Closed 28 Jun 1996SEAT BELTS
SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION
EA94005Opened 31 Jan 1994Closed 25 Oct 1995STRUCTURE
LIFTGATE LATCHES
LIFTGATE LATCHES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE FAILED IN LOW AND MODERATE SPEED IMPACTS RESULTING IN OCCUPANT EJECTIONS, INJURIES, AND FATALITIES.THERE ARE TWO FAILURE MODES ASSOCIATED WITH LATCH FAILURE: FORK BOLT-DETENT LEVER BYPASS, AND INERTIAL UNLATCHING.NHTSA ANALYSES OF CHRYSLER AND PEER MINIVANS TOOK THE FORM OF STATIC AND DYNAMIC CRASH TESTING, ENGINEERING EVALUATIONS, COMPLAINT AND FIELD ANALYSES, AND REAL WORLD DATA ANALYSES.A TECHNICAL REPORT DISCUSSING THESE ANALYSES CAN BE FOUND IN THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS TECHNICAL REPORT IN THE PUBLIC VIEWING FILE.CHRYSLER HAS ADVISED NHTSA THAT...
Recalls on the 1994 Plymouth Grand Voyager
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
00V305000
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH 2-SPOKE LUXURY WHEELS MANUFACTURED JULY 1992 THROUGH JUNE 1993; OR EQUIPPED WITH 4-SPOKE SPORT WHEELS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1992 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1993. THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.
Risk: IF THE STEERING WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN, LOSS OF CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.
99V213000
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE STRUT TO THE BODY AND THE REAR LIFTGATE CAN ACCUMULATE FATIGUE DAMAGE IF THREE FACTORS COMBINE. IF THE BOLT IS LOOSE, THE GAS STRUT IS OVER-PRESSURIZED, AND THE FREQUENCY OF OPENING AND CLOSING CYCLES IS HIGHER THAN FOR THE AVERAGE CUSTOMER, THE BOLT CAN FAIL.
Risk: PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR IF THE BOLTS BREAK ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO FALL SUDDENLY.
99V113000
AIR BAGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE WIRING THAT INITIATES THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD ELECTRICALLY SHORT CIRCUIT TO GROUND. A SHORT CIRCUIT TO GROUND THAT EXISTS IMMEDIATELY AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "ON" OR "START" POSITION CAN CAUSE THE AIR BAG(S) TO INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY.
Risk: INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN INJURE A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT.
95I001005
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITH REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES. CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY OF THE AFFECTED MINIVANS. IN A COLLISION, THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY COULD OPEN.
Risk: IF THE LIFTGATE LATCH OPENS, OCCUPANTS CAN BE EJECTED RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
95I001001
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITHOUT REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES. CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY OF THE AFFECTED MINIVANS. IN A COLLISION, THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY COULD OPEN.
Risk: IF THE LIFTGATE LATCH OPENS, OCCUPANTS CAN BE EJECTED RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
93V215000
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
WHEELS WITH MISFORMED LUG NUT SEATS WERE INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES. THIS CAUSES REDUCED NUT TO WHEEL CONTACT AREA AND LIMITS THE WHEEL SELF-CENTERING CAPABILITY DURING INSTALLATION. THIS RESULTS IN LOSS OF WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE RETENTION.
Risk: LOSS OF LUG NUT TORQUE RETENTION MAY LEAD TO WHEEL LUGFAILURE WHICH MAY CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION AND AN ACCIDENT.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 200025672,232 units in Canada
Steering
On certain vehicles, there is a potential on high metrage vehicles for the steering wheel armature stamping to crack and separate from the center hub attachment of the steering wheel. This could result in loss of steering control and a possible crash. Correction: Vehicles will be inspected for armature cracks in the center hub attachment area. Steering wheels exhibiting cracks will be replaced. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate attached.
Recall 1999104129,978 units in Canada
Seats And Restraints
On certain vehicles, an intermittent short circuit in the air bag initiator wire that occurs between 1.5 to 1.7 seconds after vehicle start-up (or "key on") may lead to an inadvertent air bag deployment. This short is caused by an unprotected metal sharp edge where the clockspring wire passes through the lower instrument panel. Correction: An electrical diagnostic check will be performed and any short circuits will be repaired. In addition, a mastic patch will be added to the lower instrument panel to prevent chafing of the clockspring wire. If the air bag warning light is illuminated due to a rear wiper motor short circuit condition, the shorted motor will be disconnected and the fuse replaced.
Recall 1997104246,405 units in Canada
Structure
A combination of no bolt torque, high pressure in the strut and a severe duty cycle can create the potential for the liftgate strut attaching bolts to separate. This could result in injury to persons standing under the liftgate at the time of failure. Correction: Liftgate struts will be inspected for loose fasteners. If fasteners are loose, the strut (and integral bolts) will be replaced. If the bolt shows evidence of torque, the bolt will be removed, large washers will be installed and bolt will be torqued to specification.
Recall 19940282 units in Canada
Suspension
NOTE: VEHICLES LOCATED IN ONTARIO AND QUEBEC. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH WHEELS HAVING A MALFORMED LUG NUT SEAT CONFIGURATION. THIS COULD REDUCE THE NUT TO WHEEL CONTACT AREA AND LIMIT THE WHEEL SELF CENTERING CAPABILITY DURING INSTALLATION. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF WHEEL NUT TORQUE AND POSSIBLE WHEEL SEPARATION. CORRECTION: SUSPECT WHEEL WILL BE REPLACED AND NEW LUG NUTS INSTALLED.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 155,975 milesHalliday, NDCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND BOTH FRONTAL SEAT BELTS FAILED TO LOCK. THIS CAUSED THE PASSENGER TO SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
NHTSA complaint #10101525 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 155,975 milesHalliday, NDCrash1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND BOTH FRONTAL SEAT BELTS FAILED TO LOCK. THIS CAUSED THE PASSENGER TO SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
NHTSA complaint #10101525 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,167 milesMechanicsburg, PA1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG ON OUR 1994 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX 30 MPH. THERE WAS NO COLLISION, ROAD BUMPS OR ANYOTHER PHYSICAL JARRING OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO CAUSE FOR THE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER (MY WIFE) SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES (BROKEN NOSE, CUT LIPS AND BRUSING) AND SHE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE SAFELY. FORTUNATELY SHE WAS NOT ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. THIS WAS REPORTED TO CHRYSLER, WHO HAS BEEN VERY UNCOOPERATIVE AND RUDE. THE CHRYSLER SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS FILE NUMBER IS 11586772 (WE HAVE NOT HEARD FROM THEM).
NHTSA complaint #10036890 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Colorado Springs, COCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
CONSUMER STATES THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING A HEAD ON COLLISION, ONE PERSON WAS INJURED (CLAIM#06-5450-708).
NHTSA complaint #6900740 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Corvallis, ORCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT A TREE, HOWEVER THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED. (CLAIM #37-3251-877)
NHTSA complaint #6900741 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Portage, MICrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH HE HIT THE DRIVERS SIDE BOX OF THE PICKUP HEAD ON AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOYED, TWO WERE PEOPLE INJURED (CLAIM# 22-V567-395).
NHTSA complaint #6900742 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 196,000 milesAdamstown, MD
AIR BAGS
MY CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK. I HAVE CHECKED ALL THE FUSES. THEY ARE ALL OK. WHEN CONTACTING SEVERAL MECHANIC AND READING ON-LINE FROM OTHER OWNERS WITH SIMILAR PROBLEM, IT IS COMMONLY REVEALED THAT THE AIR BAG SPRING IN THE STEERING WHEEL MAY HAVE GONE BAD WHICH IS NOT UNCOMMON. THE VEHICLE, OTHERWISE IS OPERABLE. I WONDER IF THIS REVELATION IS TRUE, ARE THERE ANY OTHER SERIOUS RISKS THAT COULD BE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS.
NHTSA complaint #10898913 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 196,000 milesAdamstown, MD
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
MY CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK. I HAVE CHECKED ALL THE FUSES. THEY ARE ALL OK. WHEN CONTACTING SEVERAL MECHANIC AND READING ON-LINE FROM OTHER OWNERS WITH SIMILAR PROBLEM, IT IS COMMONLY REVEALED THAT THE AIR BAG SPRING IN THE STEERING WHEEL MAY HAVE GONE BAD WHICH IS NOT UNCOMMON. THE VEHICLE, OTHERWISE IS OPERABLE. I WONDER IF THIS REVELATION IS TRUE, ARE THERE ANY OTHER SERIOUS RISKS THAT COULD BE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS.
NHTSA complaint #10898913 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 196,000 milesAdamstown, MD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK. I HAVE CHECKED ALL THE FUSES. THEY ARE ALL OK. WHEN CONTACTING SEVERAL MECHANIC AND READING ON-LINE FROM OTHER OWNERS WITH SIMILAR PROBLEM, IT IS COMMONLY REVEALED THAT THE AIR BAG SPRING IN THE STEERING WHEEL MAY HAVE GONE BAD WHICH IS NOT UNCOMMON. THE VEHICLE, OTHERWISE IS OPERABLE. I WONDER IF THIS REVELATION IS TRUE, ARE THERE ANY OTHER SERIOUS RISKS THAT COULD BE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS.
NHTSA complaint #10898913 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 68,000 milesLake Charles, LA
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD TO REPLACE THE WINDOW SHIELD WIPER MOTOR THREE TIMES IN A ONE YEAR PERIOD. THE CONTACT FOUND NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 99V189000 (VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER LINKAGES), WHICH DEALT WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE PIVOT ASSEMBLY. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 68,000. UPDATED 8/8/12 *CN UPDATED 08/14/12
NHTSA complaint #10465227 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesTrumbull, CT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AS IT OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE FAILURE BEGAN TO RECUR INTERMITTENTLY SO THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VARIOUS INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITIES WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10365816 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 133,900 milesColumbus, IN
SUSPENSION:REAR
VEHICLE HANDLING DEGRADED DUE TO REAR AXLE/BEAM FAILURE. THE HANDLING OF THE MINIVAN WAS SIGNIFICANTLY DIFFERENT. I INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE REAR WHEEL HAD A SIGNIFICANT NEGATIVE CAMBER WHEN IT HAS A SOLID REAR AXLE/BEAM. I JACKED THE CAR UP AND INSPECTED THE REAR / AXLE AND BEAM AND SAW A NEAR COMPLETE RUST THROUGH OF THE REAR AXLE/BEAM. THE RUST RESULTED IN THE REAR AXLE BENDING UPWARDS NEAR THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL CASTING/HUB. THIS IN TURN YIELDED THE NEGATIVE CAMBER. THE FAILURE WAS CAUGHT PRIOR TO OCCURRING WHILE AT NORMAL SPEEDS (55 MPH). THERE IS NO QUESTION THAT IF THIS HAD FAILED AT 55 MPH IT WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL. THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY WOULD HAVE ONLY BEEN HELD ON BY A SHOCK ABSORBER AND BRAKE LINE. I HAVE NOT YET FINALIZE HOW TO REPAIR THIS BUT LOOKING AT THE REAR AXLE/BEAM ASSEMBLY IT WILL TAKE A COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF THIS ASSEMBLY. I'D EXPECT THIS TO BE A $2000 REPAIR. I HAVE DETAILED PHOTOGRAPHS AND A REPORT THAT I WOULD BE GLAD TO FORWARD. A MAJOR SUSPENSION COMPONENT SHOULD NOT RUST THROUGH TO FAILURE EVER IF IT WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL. THE DODGE DESIGN CONNECTS THE TWO REAR WHEELS CAST IRON HUBS VIA A THIN WALLED TUBE. THIS THIN WALL TUBE KEEPS THE REAR WHEELS ALIGNED AND AT THE CORRECT CAMBER. THIS TUBE RUSTED THROUGH SUCH THAT THE MAIN SUPPORT TYING THE WHOLE REAR SUSPENSION TOGETHER IS LOST. THIS VAN SPENT SEVERAL YEARS IN NY. I WOULD SAY ANY DODGE MINIVAN RUNNING IN THE NORTH EAST IS AT A SIGNIFICANT RISK OF THIS FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #10266167 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 180,000 milesLafayatte, LA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER. THE CONTACT IS EXPERIENCING A LEAK IN THE FUEL SYSTEM NEXT TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. HE TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V268000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM). THEY REPLACED THE FUEL RAIL, BUT WOULD NOT REPAIR IT WITH A FREE SERVICE CHARGE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 180,000.
NHTSA complaint #10207759 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 110,000 milesMurphy, NC
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER. WHILE DRIVING 4 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE AXLE SNAPPED. THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND THE CONTACT HEARD A SQUEALING NOISE RIGHT BEFORE THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME THAT THE AXLE HAS BEEN TOWED AND REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 115,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
NHTSA complaint #10196844 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesRichardson, TX
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
FATIGUE CRACKING OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE PILLAR AROUND THE HINGE. THE CRACK HAS PROGRESSED ROUGHLY 50% OF THE WAY AROUND THE HINGE AND WILL LEAD TO COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE HINGE FROM THE PILLAR WITHOUT REPAIR. THIS CAR HAS HAD NO ACCIDENTS. THE INCIDENT DATE IS THE APPROXIMATE DATE THE CRACK WAS FIRST DETECTED.
NHTSA complaint #10184512 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesPlano, TX
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
NHTS CAMPAIGN 99V189000 CONCERNS A FAILURE OF WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGES ON 1993 PLYMOUTH VOYAGERS LEADING TO TOTAL LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. THIS HAPPENED TO MY DAUGHTER TODAY DURING A STORM, FORCING HER TO RETURN HOME VERY SLOWLY. NO ACCIDENT, NO ONE HURT. (NOTE THAT I AM A REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER.) UPON HER RETURN, I INSPECTED AND FOUND THAT: 1. THE WIPER MOTOR WAS RUNNING AND COULD BE AUDIBLY HEARD WHILE THE WIPERS SAT MOTIONLESS. 2. THE TWO WIPERS WERE LINKED TOGETHER AND COULD BE MOVED EASILY BY HAND. 3. THE RUNNING WIPER MOTOR WOULD NOT MOVE THE WIPERS. AT THAT POINT I REMOVED THE 3 BOLTS HOLDING THE WIPER MOTOR IN PLACE AND LOOKED INSIDE THE WIPER ARM CAVITY. I FOUND WIPER DRIVE ARM TO BE DETACHED FROM THE ROTATING ARM ON THE DRIVE MOTOR SHAFT. I HAVE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHS AVAILABLE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE THEM. THE REASON FOR MY REPORT IS THIS: THE VAN WHICH THIS HAPPENED TO IS A 1994 GRAND VOYAGER, SAME BODY STYLE AS THE 1993. HOW DOES ONE SUGGEST THAT THE 1994 MODEL SHOULD ALSO BE RECALLED? REGARDS, JEFF BOX JEFFBOX@IEEE.ORG.
NHTSA complaint #10170885 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 105,752 milesAurora, CO
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
CONSUMER CLOSED THE SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR WHICH HAS BEEN DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE FOR SOME TIME, AND CURRENTLY IT FELL OFF. ALSO, WHEN DRIVING THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS KEPT LOCKING, AND THE BELL KEPT GOING ON. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASHED, AND THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT CAME ON.
NHTSA complaint #10109162 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 105,752 milesAurora, CO
INTERIOR LIGHTING
CONSUMER CLOSED THE SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR WHICH HAS BEEN DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE FOR SOME TIME, AND CURRENTLY IT FELL OFF. ALSO, WHEN DRIVING THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS KEPT LOCKING, AND THE BELL KEPT GOING ON. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASHED, AND THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT CAME ON.
NHTSA complaint #10109162 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Richburg, SC
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
WITHOUT WARNING THE TOP HINGE OF THE HYDRAULIC LIFT OF THE TAILGATE SNAPPED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. HYDRAULIC "TUBE" WAS SENT INTO THE CEILING OF THE VAN, CAUSING THE INTERIOR AND CEILING TO HAVE SEVERE DAMAGE. HATCH CANNOT BE OPENED WITHOUT REMOVING HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA complaint #10103058 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 69,000 milesBaton Rouge, LA
AIR BAGS
CAR WAS RECALLED TO CORRECT AIR BAG LIGHT MALFUNCTION, BUT PRESENTLY THE AIRBAG LIGHT CONTINUED TO COME ON, AND IT SMELLED AS IF SOMETHING ELETRICAL WAS BURNING. MY RADIO WENT OUT, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULDN'T COME ON AND THE CAR SIMPLY WOULDNOT EVEN TURN OVER. THE CAR WAS REPAIRED, SITING A FUSE ON 11/23/04. THE SMELL OF BURNING RUBBER OR SOMETHING ELECTRICAL WAS NOTED , THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WENT DIM, LIGHTS APPEARED ON DASH, SPEED WAS REDUCED SO RAPIDLY IT FELT AS IF SOMETHING HAS FALLEN FROM THE BOTTOM OF VEHICLE. I BELIEVE THAT MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PANEL IS SHORTING OUT DUE TO THIS MALFUNCTION. PLEASE HELP ME.
NHTSA complaint #10100918 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 69,000 milesBaton Rouge, LA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CAR WAS RECALLED TO CORRECT AIR BAG LIGHT MALFUNCTION, BUT PRESENTLY THE AIRBAG LIGHT CONTINUED TO COME ON, AND IT SMELLED AS IF SOMETHING ELETRICAL WAS BURNING. MY RADIO WENT OUT, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULDN'T COME ON AND THE CAR SIMPLY WOULDNOT EVEN TURN OVER. THE CAR WAS REPAIRED, SITING A FUSE ON 11/23/04. THE SMELL OF BURNING RUBBER OR SOMETHING ELECTRICAL WAS NOTED , THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WENT DIM, LIGHTS APPEARED ON DASH, SPEED WAS REDUCED SO RAPIDLY IT FELT AS IF SOMETHING HAS FALLEN FROM THE BOTTOM OF VEHICLE. I BELIEVE THAT MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PANEL IS SHORTING OUT DUE TO THIS MALFUNCTION. PLEASE HELP ME.
NHTSA complaint #10100918 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 155,975 milesHalliday, NDCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND BOTH FRONTAL SEAT BELTS FAILED TO LOCK. THIS CAUSED THE PASSENGER TO SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
NHTSA complaint #10101525 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 155,975 milesHalliday, NDCrash1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND BOTH FRONTAL SEAT BELTS FAILED TO LOCK. THIS CAUSED THE PASSENGER TO SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
NHTSA complaint #10101525 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SIX Mile, SC
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
PLASTIC HEADLIGHTS GET CLOUDY AND SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE LIGHT OUTPUT AND THUS VISIBILITY DURING NIGHT TIME DRIVING. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS WITH SEVERAL CHRYSLER CORPORATION MINIVANS AND A NISSAN ALTIMA, HOWEVER, A QUICK TOUR THRU A PARKING LOT WILL IDENTIFY NUMEROUS CAR MAKES AND MODELS WITH CLOUDED HEADLIGHTS. IF THE PLASTIC CAN'T BE MANUFACTURED IN A WAY THAT PREVENTS IT FROM GETTING CLOUDY OR YELLOW, MANUFACTURERS SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO USE GLASS.
NHTSA complaint #10088681 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fresno, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #10087823 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wauseon, OH
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
I WAS DRIVING A GROUP OF STUDENTS WHEN I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION AND LOST ALL GEARS ON MY TRANSMISSION. I STOPPED THE VEHICLE, TRIED TO PUT IT IN PARK AND IT KEPT ROLLING. THE INTERIOR OF THE TRANSMISSION HAD BLOWN. AT THE SAME TIME, IT BLEW OUT THE STARTER AND THE MAIN DRIVE. IF I CAN FIND A USED OR REBUILT TRANSMISSION, IT WILL COST ME $1,000 FOR THE TRANSMISSION PLUS LABOR COSTS. BEEN SEARCHING 2 WEEKS WITH NO LUCK. IT'S ABOUT TIME SOMEONE TAKES THESE REPORTS SERIOUSLY. AN INVESTIGATION NEEDS TO BE STARTED. I BOUGHT THIS VAN FROM MY DAD WHO REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION IN 1999. IT'S 2004 AND IT NEEDS REPLACED AGAIN.
NHTSA complaint #10061891 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Warminster, PA
SEAT BELTS
THIS IS IN REGARDS TO THE GEN 3 SEAT BELTS I DON'T REALLY HAVE A COMPLAINT BECAUSE NOTHING HAS HAPPENED TO US IN OUR VEHICLE, HOWEVER, I FEEL THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT NEEDS FURTHER INVESTIGATION. AS AN OWNER OF A 1994 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER, I AM CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY.
NHTSA complaint #10052698 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesColton, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
COOLING SYSTEM FAN BROKE BECAUSE OF THE ALUMINUM BRACKET THAT HELD IT IN PLACE. THE BRACKET WAS ATTACHED TO A STEEL ROD WHICH CAUSED TOO MUCH STRESS AND EVENTUALLY RESULTED IN THE FAN BRACKETS BREAKING. THIS PROBLEM HAD OCCURRED TWICE. *AK *TS
NHTSA complaint #10042015 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,167 milesMechanicsburg, PA1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG ON OUR 1994 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX 30 MPH. THERE WAS NO COLLISION, ROAD BUMPS OR ANYOTHER PHYSICAL JARRING OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO CAUSE FOR THE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER (MY WIFE) SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES (BROKEN NOSE, CUT LIPS AND BRUSING) AND SHE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE SAFELY. FORTUNATELY SHE WAS NOT ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. THIS WAS REPORTED TO CHRYSLER, WHO HAS BEEN VERY UNCOOPERATIVE AND RUDE. THE CHRYSLER SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS FILE NUMBER IS 11586772 (WE HAVE NOT HEARD FROM THEM).
NHTSA complaint #10036890 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Anchorage, AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
2 ITEMS OF CONCERN. THE AIRCONDITIONING UNIT HAS FAILED. WE OWN A BLUE GRAND VOYAGER MINIVAN AND THE PAINT IS PEELING FROM THE ROOF AND ENGINE HOOD OF THE CAR. WE HAVE NOTICED MANY OF THE SAME COLOR AND YEAR TRUCKS, VANS AND CARS WITH FAILING PAINT. A RECALL SHOULD HAPPEN. PAINT SHOULD NOT START PEELING AFTER 4 YEARS OF A CARS LIFE.
NHTSA complaint #10028470 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Anchorage, AK
STRUCTURE:BODY
2 ITEMS OF CONCERN. THE AIRCONDITIONING UNIT HAS FAILED. WE OWN A BLUE GRAND VOYAGER MINIVAN AND THE PAINT IS PEELING FROM THE ROOF AND ENGINE HOOD OF THE CAR. WE HAVE NOTICED MANY OF THE SAME COLOR AND YEAR TRUCKS, VANS AND CARS WITH FAILING PAINT. A RECALL SHOULD HAPPEN. PAINT SHOULD NOT START PEELING AFTER 4 YEARS OF A CARS LIFE.
NHTSA complaint #10028470 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.