Requesting outcome of safety complaint received by your agency on 21 june 2001 with a reference # 890887 regarding: 1--"back " brakes never worked from new to present. 2-- brake fluid in master cylinder leaks between front & rear reservoirs. Note: ask for file # 877-4272 @ chrysler customer center also.
The worst 1994 Plymouth Voyager problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Airbags90
- Transmission85
- Engine62
- Brakes57
- Body51
- Electrical44
- Visibility38
- Locks37
- Seat belts26
- Steering25
- Seats24
- Fuel system14
- Acceleration12
- Suspension11
- Tires10
- Lights5
- Wheels4
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Plymouth Voyager
Stalling 40Wipers 29No deployment 26Transmission failure 26ABS 24Airbag light 14Seat belt 14Brake failure 10Jerking 8Power steering loss 8Grinding brakes 7Loss of power 7Won't shift 7Door locks 6Fuel gauge 5Hesitation 5Overheating 5
Recalls 3
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for cracks and any wheels with cracks will be replaced. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in the event cracking occurs.
Recall number 00V305000 · Recall details
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for loose fasteners, if the fasteners are loose, the strut (and integral bolts) will be replaced. If the bolt shows evidence of torque, the bolt will be removed, larger washers will replace the existing washer and the bolt will be reinstalled and hand tightened to the target torqued.
Recall number 99V213000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will perform an electronic diagnostic check. Any short circuits identified in either the driver's or passenger side air bag initiator wire circuit will be repaired.
Recall number 99V113000 · Recall details
See all 3 recalls for the 1994 Plymouth Voyager
Defect investigations
Steering column separation
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the federal safety agency by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that agencyfurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(g), the federal safety agency 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 identified a potential problem, the scope could have been expanded in an investigation.a review of odi's data base shows no recent complaints and a lack of a complaint trend concerning the subject issue on the subject vehicles as a whole or by individual models.therefore, the petition is denied.for details, see federal register notice volume 68, no. 130, july 8, 2003.
DP03002
Steering wheel separation
There is no summary currently available
RQ00011
Inadvertent air bag deployments
Complaints allege that the front air bag (s) deployed inadvertently--in most cases while starting the vehicle.
EA98006
Air bag circuit/windshield wiper motor
There is no summary currently available
PE97049
Inadvertent air bag deployments
Complaints allege that the subject vehicles' air bags deployed inadvertently (in most cases when starting the vehicle).
PE97046
Defective air bag crash sensor
Cfas sent a follow-up letter on december 12, 1996, to change the intent of the petition to airbag aggressivity and deployment variability.the federal safety agency received the letter on 12/12/96; accordingly, the petition due day was changed to april 12, 1997.cfas petitioned the agency to conduct an investigation to determine whether the airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems for the 1991-92 chevrolet corsica/beretta, 1990-92 ford taurus, and 1994-96 chrysler minivans are defective.cfas allege that information on low speed crashes here occupants have suffered fatal injuries suggests [that the above vehicles] have defective airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems.
DP96014
Safety blt latch operation
There is no summary currently available
PE96008
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.the federal safety agency 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 the federal safety agency that it will conduct a campaign to replace the latches on all the subject vehicles.the chrysler campaign will consist of notification letters to all owners; free replacement of all latches with stronger, safer latches regardless of the age of the minivans; national advertising to promote customer awareness of the campaign; quarterly reports regarding campaign completion rates; as well as additional measures to ensure a high completion rate, above and beyond the actions that normally would be taken in a formal safety recall.these include follow up written and telephonic notifications to owners who do not bring their vehicles in for corrective action.the federal safety agency firmly believes that the crash performance of the latches on these minivans raises serious safety concerns, and that the campaign addresses these concerns.the chrysler corrective action will increase the strength of the liftgate latches and decrease the potential for inertial unlatching, thereby reducing the risk of crash-related openings of the liftgate and possible occupant ejection through the liftgate opening.owners of chrysler minivans will get a stronger, safer latch free of charge at the earliest possible time, without the need for further technical investigation and complex and time-consuming litigation with an uncertain outcome.based on the above, odi is closing this investigation.
EA94005
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Plymouth Voyager 57
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Valve Body
- Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation
- Flash programming failure recovery
- Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs
- Subject regarding child seat tether anchors
- Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures
- This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts
- Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles
- Subject on the child seat tether anchors
1994 Plymouth Voyager fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4‑cyl | FWD | 18 | 22-24 | 19-20 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16-17 | 22 | 18-19 |
| 3.3L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16 | 21 | 18 |
| 3.8L 6‑cyl | FWD | 15 | 20 | 17 |
| 3.3L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 15 | 20 | 17 |
| 3.8L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 14 | 19 | 16 |
What 1994 Plymouth Voyager owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I bought my van on 03/02/2012. It was inspected on 03/03/2012. On 03/08/2012 I was driving and it was all over the road and very hard to control. I stopped at monroe muffler and had the tires checked,they were fine. I made an appointment to have the van totally checked on 03/12/2012. I was told I had a bad tie rod and ball joint and that they should not have passed inspection. I have tried several times to contact the dealer and he now seems to be avoiding me. I have four kids and need the van fixed and safe asap.
Drivers reclining seat broke. Replaced seat with a used seat and it has failed also.
Tl* the contact owns a 1994 plymouth voyager. While parked, the contact noticed that the rear passenger side sliding door would not close. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.
The #16 fuse- ignition feed was blowing intermittently but now does it as soon as you turn the key on run position. Short cannot be found please help me. I am on fixed income and cant afford any more expenses after towing it 3 times in one week.
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 plymouth voyager. While closing the lift gate, the lift bar failed and shattered the rear window. The contact sustained cuts and bruises on his hands. The insurance inspector stated that the cause was due to a mechanical failure. Recall # 99v213000 (structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge and attachments) was found. The current and failure mileages were 114,000.
1994 voyager tire blew out. *ts the consumer lost control of the vehicle and struck a construction sign. The vehicle sustain damage to its hood, passenger door, roof, right front tire and right rear tire.
No known events other than use and rust lead to failure.. The problem was discovered when passenger side rear tire began rubbing wheel well. Please help, both leaf springs snapped/broke on our 1994 voyager! Please be advised, be on watch for any other dodge/plymouth vans doing this, could cause dangerous loss of control and or accident/injury! This should not have happened! Warning! This part # 80556pn/1504* main leaf springs is defective and amazingly broke completely into at the front mounts. I have many pictures to send. Please recall asap. Vin: rr809177 mileage: 184000 I am very concerned that this could be just the "tip of the iceberg" and many vans could have the same problem with disastrous results if leaf springs break at highway speed! You folks need to get after this asap! I got a good used 95 whole axle with leafs and had the old axle replaced with the used one. Old parts/leaf springs with old axle have been saved and are available.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was purchased two weeks ago and the transmission failed. The transmission began to make a banging noise while driving at 50 MPH. When the vehicle was moved off the road and placed into park, the gear position indicator shifted out of park . However, the vehicle would not move in either direction. The dealership was contacted, and they determined the transmission needed to be replaced. According to the contact this transmission was notorious for its high rate of failure and poor quality. The contact felt the seller knew about these problems and failed to solve them. The consumer checked the internet and discovered there were over 1,000 irate people who had similar transmission problems. The manufacturer should acknowledge the problem and issue a recall. Updated on 05/30/2006.
Dear sir/madam: safety issue: my plymouth van caught fire somewhere in the lower dashboard on driver side. We had just driven the car and parked it, when minutes later the horn sounded and we say smoke and flames. The fire department was called. The car doors locked themselves, one front light went on, rear tail light was on during fire. Fortunately no one was in the van. Why did the fire start and why did the van doors lock. This is a real safety issue. Please send a reply as to what you plan to do about this safety issue. Thank you.
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Questions about the 1994 Plymouth Voyager
Is the 1994 Plymouth Voyager reliable?
Owners have filed 529 complaints about the 1994 Plymouth Voyager, 1.5 times a typical Voyager model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Plymouth Voyager?
Airbags, with 90 complaints. Next is transmission (85).
How many recalls does the 1994 Plymouth Voyager have?
3 recalls, covering steering, structure and air bags.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Plymouth Voyager airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 99V113000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Plymouth Voyager have bad airbags?
The Plymouth Voyager model years with the most airbags complaints are 1996 (134 complaints), 1994 (90 complaints) and 1995 (72 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1994 Plymouth Voyager get?
Official estimates for the 1994 Plymouth Voyager range from 16 to 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 18 city and 22-24 highway.
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