1989 Plymouth Voyager Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1989 Plymouth Voyager, and owners have filed 165 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1989 Plymouth Voyager
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Buckle assembly (seat belts)
Inboard front seat belt buckle assembly straps can suffer fatigue failure of the strap near its anchor position.
Remedy: Replace fatigued straps or retrofit straps with a reinforcement plate and removal of an antirotation tab to prevent fatigue failure.
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Engine (engine and engine cooling)
The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.
Remedy: Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.
165 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1989 Plymouth Voyager have filed 165 complaints with NHTSA; 19 describe a crash and 11 describe a fire. Reports cite 29 injuries and 2 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 147,333 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 92 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“1989 plymouth voyager caught fire on the ohio turnpike. *kb ohio traffic crash report # 10-0015-90. *jb”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 14, 2008 · Engine and engine cooling
“All 4 tires had an indentation in the side wall in the radial direction. The consumer feels that this could cause a blow out. *nm *sc *jb”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 20, 2004 · Tires
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1989 Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager (Voyager/Grand Voyager 2WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–21 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 16–18 / 20–26 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.5/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Plymouth Voyager model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Plymouth Voyager model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 Plymouth Voyager | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 Plymouth Voyager | 0 | 1 |
| 1983 Plymouth Voyager | 1 | 4 |
| 1984 Plymouth Voyager | 3 | 22 |
| 1985 Plymouth Voyager | 3 | 31 |
| 1986 Plymouth Voyager | 1 | 53 |
| 1987 Plymouth Voyager | 0 | 84 |
| 1988 Plymouth Voyager | 2 | 91 |
| 1989 Plymouth Voyager | 2 | 165 |
| 1990 Plymouth Voyager | 3 | 226 |
| 1991 Plymouth Voyager | 8 | 520 |
| 1992 Plymouth Voyager | 9 | 701 |
| 1993 Plymouth Voyager | 8 | 615 |
| 1994 Plymouth Voyager | 3 | 529 |
| 1995 Plymouth Voyager | 1 | 336 |
| 1996 Plymouth Voyager | 9 | 756 |
| 1997 Plymouth Voyager | 6 | 346 |
| 1998 Plymouth Voyager | 5 | 323 |
| 1999 Plymouth Voyager | 4 | 273 |
| 2000 Plymouth Voyager | 2 | 168 |
Checking a specific 1989 Plymouth Voyager
How do I know if my 1989 Plymouth Voyager has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1989 Plymouth Voyager; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Plymouth dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 89V237000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Plymouth models
- Grand Voyager2,440 complaints
- Neon1,372 complaints
- Breeze667 complaints
- Acclaim426 complaints
- Sundance309 complaints
- Colt138 complaints
- Laser117 complaints
- Prowler61 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.