1988 Plymouth Voyager problems & reliability
91 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Plymouth Voyager. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
5 complaints report injuries (8 injured, 1 deaths reported).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 1988 Plymouth Voyager vehicles were involved in 1 fatal crash with 1 occupant death. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 23 | 25% |
| Structure | 13 | 14% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 11% |
| Equipment | 7 | 8% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 7% |
| Steering | 6 | 7% |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 5% |
| Visibility | 5 | 5% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“1988 plymouth voyager air bags did not deploy when hit on the driver's side.*mr the driver sustained a torn left rotary cuff, shoulder and back injuries. The driver referenced a clocksping recall. *nm”
Air Bags · filed Jul 28, 2005
“Driver noticed that the headlamp lenses are to bright. This causes poor visibility to the driver while driving. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the headlamp assembly needed to be replaced. *ak”
Exterior Lighting · filed Mar 1, 2005
“The vehicle was taken tot he dealer to be repaired. When the consumer left the repair shop the vehicle began to smoke. The vehicle was returned to the dealer but they were unable to find the cause of the problem. The consumers vehicle no longer operates. *ph *nlm”
Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Jun 23, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- LIFTGATE LATCHES
Engineering Analysis EA94005 · opened Jan 31, 1994 · closed Oct 25, 1995
- REAR WIPER SWITCH/FIRES
Preliminary Evaluation PE91062 · opened Mar 19, 1991 · closed Jul 31, 1991
- TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE
Engineering Analysis EA91010 · opened Dec 10, 1990 · closed Dec 31, 1991
- SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILS
Engineering Analysis EA90030 · opened May 31, 1990 · closed Sep 24, 1990
- REAR SEAT STRUCTURE FAILS
Preliminary Evaluation PE90079 · opened May 7, 1990 · closed Oct 2, 1990
- UNDERDASH FIRES
Engineering Analysis EA90011 · opened Feb 23, 1990 · closed Feb 28, 1991
- SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILURE
Preliminary Evaluation PE90030 · opened Jan 9, 1990 · closed May 31, 1990
- UNDERDASH FIRES
Preliminary Evaluation PE89170 · opened Sep 26, 1989 · closed Feb 23, 1990
Technical service bulletins
1 manufacturer communication (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1988 Plymouth Voyager.
Vehicles with 3.0l engines - intake valve deposits - driveway die out, rough idle, lack of power, sags or hesitation. *tw
180597 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 14, 1997
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1988 Plymouth Voyager in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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