56 of the
893 complaints about the 1992 Plymouth Voyager are about the
steering — 6% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
160,000 miles.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED NOR WAS THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
NHTSA complaint #10543158 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Niles, MICrash
STEERING
AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN BROADSIDE CRASH SUSPENSION IS MESSED UP STEERING WHEEL WOBBLES HARD WHEN TURNING ENGINE FAILED 6 MONTHS AFTER VAN WAS BOUGHT AND SCORES OF OTHER PROBLEMS
NHTSA complaint #10069241 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Slater, MO
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT 15 MPH. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT CLOCK SPRING BROKE AND CAUSED WHEEL TO LOCK UP, AND AIR BAG LIGHT TO COME ON. *AK *SLC
NHTSA complaint #877569 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cleveland, OH
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT THE STEERING WHEEL FELL INTO THE DRIVER'S LAP. THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE STEERING WHEEL WAS CRACKED ALL AROUND. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE A COUPLE OF DAYS BEFORE THIS HAPPENED. WHOLE STEERING COLUMN HAD TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #848281 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cornelius, OR
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ABS BRAKES CONTROL UNIT REPLACED IN SEPTEMBER 94/IN OCTOBER, 96, AND ABS MODULE CHANGED IN JULY, 94. IN ADDITION, SERVICED TRANSMISSION DUE TO PROBLEMS/A/C PROBLEMS IN AUGUST 94, AND BATTERY PROBLEMS DUE TO ELECTRICAL SHORT, REPLACED BATTERY AND REPAIRED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN FEBRURY, 95. POWER STEERING PROBLEMS, REPAIRWORK DONE IN MARCH, 95. ENGINE PROBLEMS OCCURRED, REPAIRWORK DONE TO ROCKER SHAFT/PUSH RODS AND OIL FILTER IN MARCH 95. FINALLY, IN MAY 95 STARTER BURNED OUT AND REPLACED/IN JULY, 95/EMERGENCY LIGHT BECAME DEFECTIVE AND RESET/RECALL JUN. 96, LIFTGATE LATCH REPLACED/DECEMBER 97, SEAT BELT REPAIRED/ APR, 97 RESET MAINTENANCE LIGHT AND SPEEDOMETER/ MAY, 97 BELT DRIVE PROBLEMS AND TENSIONER PROBLEMS ALSO EXIT. DEALER AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS AND PROBLEMS GO ON. REPAIRWORK AT OWNER'S EXPENSE WITH EXTENDED COVERAGE ON SOME. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #834544 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Carolina, PR
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
RECALL WORK CAN NOT BE COMPLETED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS, STEERING WHEEL ANTI/SEP PLATE.
NHTSA complaint #535549 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Chester, PA
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (96V229000) FOR STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE CRACKS. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. SERVICE MECHANIC SAID DID NOT HAVE THE TIME TO REPAIR VEHICLE UNDER RECALL. WANTED VEHICLE LEFT, BUT IT WAS CONSUMER'S ONLY MODE OF TRANSPORTATION AND COULD NOT LEAVE IT.
NHTSA complaint #822292 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Flushing, NY
STEERING
SCRATCHING NOISE, LIKE SOMETHING RUBBING, COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AREA, RECALL IN 1992, STILL HAVE NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #604188 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kelso, WA
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE WHILE BRAKING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #818746 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Elgin, IL
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED, CAUSING TIGHT STEERING.
NHTSA complaint #519358 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Elgin, IL
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
POWER STEERING RACK FAILED, CAUSING TIGHT STEERING.
NHTSA complaint #519358 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bangor, MI
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
BOLT SECURING TENSIONER DRIVE BELT SHEARED OFF TWICE.
NHTSA complaint #510721 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Negairie, LA
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
THE STEERING BELT TEINSIONER WAS REPLACED ONCE, AFTER REPLACING THE TEINSIONER THE SAME DAY IT STARTED TO BURN AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN . PLEASE DESCRIBE .
NHTSA complaint #801954 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Scottsdale, AZ
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
RACK/PINION FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #504665 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hummelstow, PA
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
POWER STEERING BELT TENSIONER LOCKED UP, CAUSING NOISE WHEN TURNING. *DSH
NHTSA complaint #487423 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marlton, NJ
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
STEERING COLUMN LOCKS UP, CAUSING THE KEY NOT TO SHUT OFF IN THE PROPER POSITION.
NHTSA complaint #502831 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Esopus, NY
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
POWER STEERING BELT TENSIONER FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING. *DSH
NHTSA complaint #487365 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Boynton BE, FL
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
POWER STEERING BELT TENSIONER FAILED TWICE, DESTROYING SERPENTINE BELT. *DSH
NHTSA complaint #487808 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hendersonv, NC
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
POWER STEERING BELT TENSIONER BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING. *DSH
NHTSA complaint #490981 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Massapequa, NY
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
WIHLE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE POWER ASSIST BELT BROKE WITH OUT ANY WARNING.PLEASE DESCRIBE.
NHTSA complaint #979916 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Massapequa, NY
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
WIHLE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE POWER ASSIST BELT BROKE WITH OUT ANY WARNING.PLEASE DESCRIBE.
NHTSA complaint #979916 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Plymouth, WI
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
POWER STEERING BELT TENSIONER BROKE, CAUSING POWER STEERING BELT TO FALL OFF. *DSH
NHTSA complaint #500626 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Laude, FL
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
FAULTY BELT TENSIONER CAUSED POWER STEERING PUMP/PULLEY REPLACEMENT. *DSH
NHTSA complaint #500897 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greendale, WI
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
POWER STEERING BELT TENSIONER FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING, DIFFICULTY STOPPING VEHICLE SAFELY. *DSH
NHTSA complaint #500919 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
RED Lion, PA
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
POWER STEERING TENSIONER BENT/OUT OF LINE, CAUSING SERPENTINE BELT TO COME OFF. *DSH
NHTSA complaint #501015 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dover, MA
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
POWER STEERING BELT TENSIONER FRACTURED, MAKING STEERING IMPOSSIBLE. *DSH
NHTSA complaint #501271 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Baytown, TX
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
DURING CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS NOTICEABLE GAP IN POWER STEERING TENSION BELT. PLEASE DESCRIBE OTHER PROBLEMS. TT
NHTSA complaint #978076 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sudbury, MA
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
FAILURE OF THE STEERING BELT TENSIONER FRACTURES PE95-012. TT
NHTSA complaint #977917 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Antonio, TX
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
STEERING BELT TENSIONER BROKE WHILE DRIVING, DEALER REPLACED BELT AND TENSIONER. TT
NHTSA complaint #977803 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Altamont, NY
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
FAILURE OF THE STEERING BELT TENSIONER SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING PE95-012. TT
NHTSA complaint #977567 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.