FaultScore

1992 Plymouth Voyager brake problems

180 of the 893 complaints about the 1992 Plymouth Voyager are about the braking system — 20% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 125,000 miles.

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180

Complaints

6

Crashes

0

Fires

1

Injuries

Exactly what failed

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip 122 67.8%
Foundation Components 11 6.1%
ABS Warning Light 7 3.9%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 6 3.3%
Control Unit/Module 5 2.8%
Disc 4 2.2%
Rotor 4 2.2%
Master Cylinder 3 1.7%
Pads 3 1.7%
Antilock 3 1.7%

Brakes across every Plymouth Voyager year

1990 20 2.4%
1991 160 19.1%
1992 180 21.5%
1993 182 21.7%
1994 60 7.2%
1995 36 4.3%
1996 75 9.0%
1997 36 4.3%
1998 31 3.7%
1999 35 4.2%
2000 22 2.6%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

at 95,000 miles Port Washington, WI

SERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. THE BRAKE PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOORBOARD WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MOTOR PUMP ASSEMBLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) WAS PERFORMED AND THE LIFETIME WARRANTY FOR THE MOTOR PUMP ASSEMBLY EXPIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.

NHTSA complaint #10852958 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 138,000 miles Clifton, NJ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 96V099000 (COMPONENT: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK) AND HAD REPAIRS PERFORMED BY THE DEALER. FOLLOWING REPAIRS, THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER ADVISED THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP MOTOR ASSEMBLY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 138,000.

NHTSA complaint #10328122 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 11,800 miles Linbrook, NY

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED A RECALL PERTAINING TO THE ABS IN HIS VEHICLE AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. HE WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WERE NOT WARRANTING THE REPAIR. IN 2003, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE REPAIR WAS MADE UNDER WARRANTY AT THAT TIME. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 11,800.

NHTSA complaint #10243911 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 70,000 miles Greenville, TN

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH UPHILL, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE FINALLY CAME TO A STOP 5 SECONDS LATER. THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS LEAKING FLUID. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 70,000. UPDATED 01-14-08. *KB THE ABS PUMP WAS REPLACED. UPDATED

NHTSA complaint #10209296 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 290,785 miles Parnu, 00

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

MY 1992 CHRYSLER VOYAGER HAS BENDIX 10 ABS BRAKES AND ONCE THE BRAKE BOOSTER WAS OUT. OUR LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALER MADE CERTAIN THAT THE BOOSTER PUMP WAS BURNED OUT. WHILE THE PUMP WAS ALREADY REPLACED IN 2000 THEY SAID THE WARRANTY COVERS ONLY 1 PUMP PER VEHICLE!! AS I KNOW RECALL 96V-99 (CHRYSLER RECALL #685) REFERS TO A LIFETIME WARRANTY (FOR BOOSTER ELECTRICAL PUMP). SHORT LIFE, ISN'T IT?

NHTSA complaint #10207452 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 290,785 miles Parnu, 00

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

MY 1992 CHRYSLER VOYAGER HAS BENDIX 10 ABS BRAKES AND ONCE THE BRAKE BOOSTER WAS OUT. OUR LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALER MADE CERTAIN THAT THE BOOSTER PUMP WAS BURNED OUT. WHILE THE PUMP WAS ALREADY REPLACED IN 2000 THEY SAID THE WARRANTY COVERS ONLY 1 PUMP PER VEHICLE!! AS I KNOW RECALL 96V-99 (CHRYSLER RECALL #685) REFERS TO A LIFETIME WARRANTY (FOR BOOSTER ELECTRICAL PUMP). SHORT LIFE, ISN'T IT?

NHTSA complaint #10207452 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 75,500 miles ST Louis, MO

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL 96V099000 INVOLVING THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDINGLY TO THE RECALL. HE FELT THOUGH THE RECALL REPAIRS HAVE NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO HAVE ANTI LOCK BRAKE PROBLEMS. . THERE HAVE BEEN NO FURTHER REPAIRS DUE TO THE EXPENSE.

NHTSA complaint #10142407 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Westfield, NJ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

BRAKE LIGHT TURNED ON WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. BRAKES DID NOT OPERATE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS THREE TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED..

NHTSA complaint #10101328 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 125,875 miles NEW York, NY

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

BRAKES WERE DEFECTIVE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT CONSUMER'S COMPUTER WAS DEFECTIVE, AND IT WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED FOR $1400.00. AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER IT WAS DISCOVERED NO DEFECTS ON THE COMPUTER. THE BRAKE PUMP WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE.

NHTSA complaint #10095072 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 129,867 miles North LAS Vegas, NV

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

AROUND 4/30/04 YOU SENT US A VEHICLE OWNER'S QUESTIONNAIRE. WE FILLED OUT THE FORMS AND SENT THEM BACK TO YOU, BUT HAVE NOT HAD A RESPONSE BACK. THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON & THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE, BUT CHRYSLER WANT US TO PAY FOR OTHER PARTS NOT NECESSARY TO GET MORE MONEY FROM US. WE BELIEVE IF THESE TWO PARTS ARE REPLACED THE BRAKES WILL WORK FINE. BIG A BRAKES AGREE WITH US, BUT WE HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET CHRYSLER TO FIX THE BRAKE PROBLEM. WE WOULD LIKE A RESPONSE FROM YOU SO WE KNOW WHERE WE STAND ON THIS SITUATION.

NHTSA complaint #10086204 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 129,867 miles North LAS Vegas, NV

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

AROUND 4/30/04 YOU SENT US A VEHICLE OWNER'S QUESTIONNAIRE. WE FILLED OUT THE FORMS AND SENT THEM BACK TO YOU, BUT HAVE NOT HAD A RESPONSE BACK. THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON & THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE, BUT CHRYSLER WANT US TO PAY FOR OTHER PARTS NOT NECESSARY TO GET MORE MONEY FROM US. WE BELIEVE IF THESE TWO PARTS ARE REPLACED THE BRAKES WILL WORK FINE. BIG A BRAKES AGREE WITH US, BUT WE HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET CHRYSLER TO FIX THE BRAKE PROBLEM. WE WOULD LIKE A RESPONSE FROM YOU SO WE KNOW WHERE WE STAND ON THIS SITUATION.

NHTSA complaint #10086204 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 125,000 miles Grant, FL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP. CONSUMER CLAIMS THAT THE BRAKES WERE FIXED UNDER A PREVIOUS RECALL, BUT PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. DEALER INSISTS THAT THE PROBLEM IS THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT.

NHTSA complaint #10084043 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Clinton, IA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

WHEN STEPPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL ABS LIGHT WOULD CAME ON, AND VEHICLE WOULD EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.

NHTSA complaint #10043965 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Santee, CA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

THE BRAKES WERE REPAIRED UNDER RECALL# 96V099000 IN AUGUST 2001. THE BRAKES WERE INTERMITTENT AFTER THE REPAIR AND NOW THE BRAKES ARE NOT OPERATING AT ALL. THE DEALER WILL ONLY DO THE REPAIRS AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE BECAUSE THE BRAKES ARE OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK THE DUAL FUNCTION PRESSURE SWITCH REPAIRED THE POWER TO THE PUMP. THE ACCUMULATOR WAS NEEDED FOR IT TO MAINTAIN THE CORRECT PRESSURE. THE DEALER DID NOT COMPLETE THE RECALL. NO REPAIRS WERE FOUND IN THE ABS WIRING. *SCC

NHTSA complaint #10029403 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 123,000 miles Baltimore, MD

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

WHILE DRIVING BRAKES FAILED, AS A RESULT, VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. DEALER NOTIFIED.

NHTSA complaint #10024844 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Albuquerque, NM

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD WHEN APPLIED. *NLM

NHTSA complaint #10017470 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SAN Jose, CA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ON 8/19/02 I TOOK MY PLYMOUTH VOYAGER TO NORMANDIN CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP. AFTER 3 ATTEMPTS, AND CLOSE TO $900.00, MY BRAKES HAVE CONTINUED TO FAIL. SOME OF THE PARTS ARE FACTORY RECALLS, BUT THEY SAY THAT THE BOOSTER PRESSURE TRANSDUCER CONTINUES TO FAIL. I WOULD LIKE SOME HELP AND/OR ADVISE ON WHAT TO DO. I DO NOT WANT TO TAKE MY VEHICLE BACK, NEITHER WOULD I LIKE IT TO BE TOWED FOR THE THIRD TIME AT MY INSURANCES EXPENSE. THANK YOU, [XXX]. *AK PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA complaint #767267 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SAN Jose, CA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

THERE IS ALREADY A RECALL FOR HYDRAULIC BOOST SYSTEM. BUT, VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALER THREE DIFFERENT TIMES, AND PROBLEM IS STILL THERE.

NHTSA complaint #8018710 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Burlington Flats, NY

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

WHILE DRIVING APPLIED BRAKES AND THEY DIDN'T HOLD. ALSO, AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKES DIDN'T KICK IN. HAD TO PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL GEAR, AND PUT ON EMERGENCY BRAKES. HAD A LOT OF BRAKE PROBLEMS.

NHTSA complaint #8017872 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Tobyhanna, PA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

RECALL 96V099000 REPAIRS FOR ANTI-SKID SYSTEM WAS PERFORMED A YEAR AGO, LAST WINTER 2001. SYSTEM HAS FAILED AGAIN WITH EMERGENCY LIGHT ILLUMINATING AND LENGTHY BRAKING NECESSARY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.

NHTSA complaint #8012150 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Still Water, OK

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

NEEDS TO APPLY EXTREME PRESSURE ON ABS BRAKE SYSTEM TO HAVE VEHICLE SLOW DOWN. CONTACTED DEALER.

NHTSA complaint #8008845 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Barrington, IL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ON A REOCCURRING BASIS. DEALER HAS REPLACED BRAKE COMPONENTS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT WAS UNABLE TO REMEDY PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.

NHTSA complaint #894042 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Jacksonville, FL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

CONSUMER HAS HAD RECALL 96V099 REPAIR COMPLETE ON VEHICLE HOWEVER, THE ABS SYSTEM HAS FAILED AGAIN AND THE CONSUMER WAS CHARGED FOR THE REPAIRS. *SLC

NHTSA complaint #557676 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Goffstown, NH

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

SEVERAL COMPONENTS OF THE ABS FAILED, INCLUDING "TONE RINGS" ON FRONT AXLE.

NHTSA complaint #739157 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

LAS Vegas, NV

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE. BACK WIPER WOULD CONSTANTLY RUN MOTOR OUT, FUSE HAD TO BE REMOVED. DRIVER'S SEAT BELT PLASTIC COVER BROKE WHILE TRYING TO USE IT. BRAKES MAKE NOISE WHEN IN USE.

NHTSA complaint #878292 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Twinfalls, ID

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

WEIGHT FROM SPARE TIRE IS RUBBING A HOLE IN BRAKE HOSE, AND IT IS MAKING A HOLE IN IT.

NHTSA complaint #877847 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Freemont, NC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

UPON RECEIVING RECALL 91V170000 FOR BRAKE PEDAL FAILURE CAR WAS ALREADY IN SHOP FOR ABS PROBLEMS. WHEN TRYING TO PRESS BRAKE PEDAL, IT WOULD NOT MOVE, IT JUST STUCK. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2000. ON AUGUST 30, 2000 PUT DRUMS AND PADS, STILL DIDN'T FIX PROBLEM. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND MAKING A TURN, AND ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME, INDICATING NO BRAKES. CONSUMER ALMOST WENT OVER AN EMBANKMENT.

NHTSA complaint #874975 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Freemont, NC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

UPON RECEIVING RECALL 91V170000 FOR BRAKE PEDAL FAILURE CAR WAS ALREADY IN SHOP FOR ABS PROBLEMS. WHEN TRYING TO PRESS BRAKE PEDAL, IT WOULD NOT MOVE, IT JUST STUCK. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2000. ON AUGUST 30, 2000 PUT DRUMS AND PADS, STILL DIDN'T FIX PROBLEM. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND MAKING A TURN, AND ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME, INDICATING NO BRAKES. CONSUMER ALMOST WENT OVER AN EMBANKMENT.

NHTSA complaint #874975 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Freemont, NC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

UPON RECEIVING RECALL 91V170000 FOR BRAKE PEDAL FAILURE CAR WAS ALREADY IN SHOP FOR ABS PROBLEMS. WHEN TRYING TO PRESS BRAKE PEDAL, IT WOULD NOT MOVE, IT JUST STUCK. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2000. ON AUGUST 30, 2000 PUT DRUMS AND PADS, STILL DIDN'T FIX PROBLEM. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND MAKING A TURN, AND ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME, INDICATING NO BRAKES. CONSUMER ALMOST WENT OVER AN EMBANKMENT.

NHTSA complaint #874975 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Oklahoma City, OK

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

PRIOR TO RECALL 96V099 VEHICLE HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY ABS PROBLEMS, AFTER TAKING VEHICLE INTO DEALER FOR THE RECALL THE VEHICLE BEGAN EXPERIENCING NUMEROUS ABS ALERTS AND LOSS OF BRAKING. NLM

NHTSA complaint #554964 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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