Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
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F
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What breaks on a 1986 Plymouth Voyager
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Doors, Latches & Locks
911.3%
3 crashes, 0 fires
Seats
911.3%
1 crashes, 0 fires
Body & Structure
911.3%
3 crashes, 0 fires
Engine & Cooling
810.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
67.5%
Electrical System
67.5%
0 crashes, 2 fires
Transmission & Drivetrain
67.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
56.3%
1 crashes, 1 fires
Brakes
56.3%
0 crashes, 2 fires
Seat Belts
45.0%
1 crashes, 0 fires
Steering
45.0%
Suspension
33.8%
1 crashes, 0 fires
Equipment & Accessories
22.5%
Tires
22.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
11.3%
Lights
11.3%
Exactly what failed
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.
Lock
721.9%
Hatchback/Liftgate
618.8%
Recliner
515.6%
Carburetor System
412.5%
Engine
39.4%
12V/24V/48V Battery
39.4%
Accelerator Pedal
26.3%
Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
26.3%
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.
Mar 1995peak 26Apr 2002
NHTSA investigations into the 1986 Plymouth 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.
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...
EA91010Opened 10 Dec 1990Closed 31 Dec 1991POWER TRAIN
TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE
EA90030Opened 31 May 1990Closed 24 Sep 1990EQUIPMENT
SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILS
PE90079Opened 7 May 1990Closed 2 Oct 1990VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
REAR SEAT STRUCTURE FAILS
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EA90011Opened 23 Feb 1990Closed 28 Feb 1991EXTERIOR LIGHTING
UNDERDASH FIRES
PE90030Opened 9 Jan 1990Closed 31 May 1990EQUIPMENT
SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILURE
PE89170Opened 26 Sep 1989Closed 23 Feb 1990ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
UNDERDASH FIRES
PE88095Opened 22 Aug 1988Closed 15 Feb 1989SEATS
BROKEN DRIVERS SEAT
Recalls on the 1986 Plymouth 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
08E033000
SUSPENSION
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
Risk: THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
95I001004
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.
95I001008
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
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.
86V010000
SEATS
FIRST REAR SEATS WERE INSTALLED WITH AN INCORRECT LEFT SIDE SEAT RISER WHICH CAUSES FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE SEAT AND SEAT BELT LOADING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207, SEATING SYSTEMS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED, THE SEATS MAY BECOME DETACHED, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES TO ITS OCCUPANTS.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 198700168,025 units in Canada
Emissions
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. PLUGGED CHOKE VACUUM DELAY VALVE. NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.2 LITRE CARBURETED ENGINES.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Fremont, OHFire
PARKING 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
NHTSA complaint #550592 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fremont, OHFire
SERVICE 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
NHTSA complaint #550592 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tampa, FLFire
ELECTRICAL 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.
NHTSA complaint #817139 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lima, NYFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #513725 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Indianapolis, IDCrash3 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
WHEN IN AN ACCIDENT DAUGHTER WAS EJECTED FROM VECHICLE WHILE WEARING SEAT BELT. *AK CONSUMER STATES WAS MOVING SOUTH BOUND THROUGH INTERSECTION WHEN A FOR PICK UP TRUCK THAT HAD RAN A RED LIGHT, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE RIGHT SIDE JUST PASSED THE SLIDING DOOR, THE IMPACT CAUSED THE LIFTGATE LATCH TO RELEASE AND START THE VEHICLE TO SPIN, CONSUMER AND HIS TWO KIDS WERE INJURIED.
NHTSA complaint #985418 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Indianapolis, IDCrash3 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
WHEN IN AN ACCIDENT DAUGHTER WAS EJECTED FROM VECHICLE WHILE WEARING SEAT BELT. *AK CONSUMER STATES WAS MOVING SOUTH BOUND THROUGH INTERSECTION WHEN A FOR PICK UP TRUCK THAT HAD RAN A RED LIGHT, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE RIGHT SIDE JUST PASSED THE SLIDING DOOR, THE IMPACT CAUSED THE LIFTGATE LATCH TO RELEASE AND START THE VEHICLE TO SPIN, CONSUMER AND HIS TWO KIDS WERE INJURIED.
NHTSA complaint #985418 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Arden, NC
VEHICLE 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.
NHTSA complaint #8007415 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Nelson, NH
ENGINE 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.
NHTSA complaint #8005765 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Midlothian, VA
TIRES: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 )
NHTSA complaint #737751 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Erie, CO
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
WHILE DRIVING AND ALSO WHEN VEHICLE IS IN PARK, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATES WITHOUT WARNING. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #862545 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Holland, OH
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS DUE TO TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. YH
NHTSA complaint #552093 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Holland, OH
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS DUE TO TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. YH
NHTSA complaint #552093 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fremont, OHFire
PARKING 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
NHTSA complaint #550592 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fremont, OHFire
SERVICE 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
NHTSA complaint #550592 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Youngstown, OH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
HAVE THERE BEEN ANY OTHER REPORTS ABOUT THIS. PLEASE SEND REPORT.
NHTSA complaint #712264 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pasadena, CA
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
POWER DRIVERS SEAT LOOSE, SEAT HAS EXPERIENCED POOR PERFORMANCE SINCE NEW.
NHTSA complaint #513807 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lancaster, WI
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF PARK INTO REVERSE THREE TIMES, ONCE MOVED BACKWARDS, CAUSING ACCIDENT. (QCAW)
NHTSA complaint #538901 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lima, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERU EXLOSED, RESULTING IN BURNING THE VEHICLE UP.
NHTSA complaint #513912 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Eliot, ME
SEATS: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.
NHTSA complaint #823193 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pasadena, CA
SEATS
DRIVER'S SEAT HAS COMPLETELY FAILED, REQUIRING NEW SEAT FRAMES.
NHTSA complaint #513839 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tampa, FLFire
ELECTRICAL 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.
NHTSA complaint #817139 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lima, NYFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #513725 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wheelersburg, OH
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND CONNECTOR MELTED.(FIRST VEHICLE ON 601598)
NHTSA complaint #504408 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pasadena, CA
SEATS
LEFT FRONT SEAT TRACK AND ANCHORS FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #507671 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pasadena, CA
SEAT BELTS
MOTORIZED SEAT BELTS FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY.
NHTSA complaint #507412 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Bend, IN
LATCHES/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
NHTSA complaint #986799 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW Britain, CT
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
FAILURE ON THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT RECLINED TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL.
NHTSA complaint #983574 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Indianapolis, IDCrash3 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
WHEN IN AN ACCIDENT DAUGHTER WAS EJECTED FROM VECHICLE WHILE WEARING SEAT BELT. *AK CONSUMER STATES WAS MOVING SOUTH BOUND THROUGH INTERSECTION WHEN A FOR PICK UP TRUCK THAT HAD RAN A RED LIGHT, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE RIGHT SIDE JUST PASSED THE SLIDING DOOR, THE IMPACT CAUSED THE LIFTGATE LATCH TO RELEASE AND START THE VEHICLE TO SPIN, CONSUMER AND HIS TWO KIDS WERE INJURIED.
NHTSA complaint #985418 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Indianapolis, IDCrash3 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
WHEN IN AN ACCIDENT DAUGHTER WAS EJECTED FROM VECHICLE WHILE WEARING SEAT BELT. *AK CONSUMER STATES WAS MOVING SOUTH BOUND THROUGH INTERSECTION WHEN A FOR PICK UP TRUCK THAT HAD RAN A RED LIGHT, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE RIGHT SIDE JUST PASSED THE SLIDING DOOR, THE IMPACT CAUSED THE LIFTGATE LATCH TO RELEASE AND START THE VEHICLE TO SPIN, CONSUMER AND HIS TWO KIDS WERE INJURIED.
NHTSA complaint #985418 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Huston, TX
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
SEAT; THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AN THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT RECLINED TO THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #981274 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Huston, TX
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
SEAT; THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AN THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT RECLINED TO THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #981274 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.