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1992 Plymouth Voyager Recalls, Problems & Maintenance

The 1992 Plymouth Voyager carries 11 open NHTSA recalls — most recently covering anchorage and buckle assembly. Owners report 8 recurring issue clusters, led by “Antilock brake system pressure loss after recall repair.” Plymouth ended in 2001, and everything with the badge is a Chrysler or Dodge underneath. The Voyager is a Caravan, the Neon is a Dodge Neon, the Laser is an Eagle Talon and a Mitsubishi Eclipse. Parts are shared and easy to find. Two things decide whether one of these lasts. First, the four-speed automatic in the minivans and Neons requires Chrysler ATF+4 fluid specifically. Generic Dexron will make it shudder and then fail, and this is the most common way these transmissions die. Second, several engines here use a rubber timing belt, including the 3.0 liter Mitsubishi V6 in the minivans, the 2.0 in the Neon, and the turbocharged four in the Laser. On the Laser's engine a snapped belt bends valves. If you cannot document the last belt, treat it as due.

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11 Open Recalls

Source: NHTSA

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Campaign #97V149000 · Sep 9, 1997

Issue: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS. THE CENTER REAR SEAT, RIGHT OUTBOARD SIDE, SAFETY BELT ANCHOR HOOK CAN BECOME UNATTACHED FROM THE BODY ANCHOR POSITION.

Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ANCHOR HOOK RETAINING CLIP WITH A REVISED PROFILE CLIP AND A COVER PLATE.

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Campaign #97V148000 · Sep 9, 1997

Issue: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS. COVERS ON THE SOLID STALK MOUNTED SEAT BELT BUCKLES CAN BECOME DISLODGED CAUSING THE RELEASE BUTTON TO STICK INSIDE THE COVER. THE BUCKLE WOULD THEN BE ONLY PARTIALLY LATCHED.

Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COVER RETAINING CLIP TO THE STALK MOUNTED BUCKLE COVER TO PREVENT DISLOCATION OF THE BUCKLE COVER.

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

Campaign #96V099000 · Jun 13, 1996

Issue: THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.

Risk: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Fix: DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES IF NECESSARY. ALSO THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS WILL ALSO BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

Campaign #99V189000 · Jul 16, 1999

Issue: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE LEFT HAND WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT DRIVE ARM WAS NOT MECHANICALLY STAKED TO THE PIVOT SHAFT.

Risk: THIS COULD ALLOW THE DRIVE ARM TO DISENGAGE FROM THE SHAFT LEADING TO A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY WOULD BE IMPAIRED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT HAND SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT ASSEMBLY.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Campaign #91V170000 · Apr 10, 1991

Issue: THE BRAKE PEDAL PAD ATTACHMENT TO THE PEDAL ARM MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE STRENGTH DUE TO MISLOCATION OF WELDS, AND COULD BREAK.

Risk: FAILURE OF THE PEDAL PAD TO PEDAL ARM ATTACHMENT RESULTSIN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Fix: REPLACE INADEQUATE BRAKE PEDALS WITH PROPERLY MANUFACTURED PEDALS.

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Campaign #92V015000 · Feb 14, 1992

Issue: THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.

Risk: FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.

Fix: REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Campaign #96V229000 · Nov 18, 1996

Issue: 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.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL FOR ARMATURE CRACKS IN THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT AREA. ANY STEERING WHEELS SHOWING CRACKS WILL BE REPLACED. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL HAVE A REINFORCEMENT PLATE INSTALLED TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION IN THE EVENT CRACKING OCCURS.

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

Campaign #97V079000 · May 16, 1997

Issue: 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.

Fix: 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.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK

Campaign #95I001006 · Mar 27, 1995

Issue: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITH REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES. CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY OF THE AFFECTED MINIVANS. IN A COLLISION, THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY COULD OPEN.

Risk: IF THE LIFTGATE LATCH OPENS, OCCUPANTS CAN BE EJECTED RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.

Fix: CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES IN MARCH 1996.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK

Campaign #95I001002 · Mar 27, 1995

Issue: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITHOUT REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES. CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY OF THE AFFECTED MINIVANS. IN A COLLISION, THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY COULD OPEN.

Risk: IF THE LIFTGATE LATCH OPENS, OCCUPANTS CAN BE EJECTED RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.

Fix: CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES IN OCTOBER 1995.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Campaign #92V147000 · Oct 14, 1992

Issue: FUEL TANK FLANGES WERE NOT BENT AS REQUIRED TO ALLOW THE SPECIFIED CLEARANCE FOR THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAPS AND FUEL LINES AT THE TANK.

Risk: THE UNBENT FLANGES TO THE FUEL TANK WILL DAMAGE THEMOUNTING STRAPS AND/OR FUEL LINES. THE DAMAGED MOUNTING STRAPS MAY BREAK CAUSINGTHE TANK TO DROP AND THE DAMAGED FUEL LINE WILL LEAK FUEL. IN EITHER CASE A FIRECOULD RESULT IF THE SPILLED FUEL IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE.

Fix: REPAIR THE FLANGE BY BENDING TO THE CORRECT ANGLE; REPLACE DAMAGED FUEL LINES AND MOUNTING STRAPS.

Recall data refreshed Jul 20, 2026.

Known issues & problems for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 1992 Plymouth Voyager.

Reported to NHTSA

Antilock brake system pressure loss after recall repair

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

47 NHTSA complaints · 1998-06 → 2016-04

“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”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10328122
“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”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10209296
“THE SECOND FAILURE OCCURRENCE FOLLOWING MANUFACTURER,S RECALL, AND DEALER REPAIRED (SYSTEM ACCUMULATOR). DRIVER AGAIN EXPERIENCED ILLUMINATION OF BRAKE AND ANTI-LOCK LIGHTS, AND SUBSEQUENT TOTAL FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM AT SLOW SPEED. THE BRAKES PEDAL FELT COMPLETELY NORMAL”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #706370

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Automatic transmission failure requiring replacement

POWER TRAIN

38 NHTSA complaints · 1998-06 → 2003-03

“THE TRANSMISSION ON THE CHRYSLER HAS FAILED THREE TIMES. THE FIRST TIME WAS WITH 22K , CHRYSLER REPLACED IT UNDER WARRANTY. THE SECOND TIME WAS WITH APPROXIMATELY 78,000 MILES, CHRYSLER PAID FOR THE PARTS, I PAID FOR THE LABOR. THE MOST RECENT TIME WAS 5/11/00 WITH 119,000 MILES”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #722593
“TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED 20 TIMES FROM JULY 1994 TO DECEMBER 1999. *AK”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #716136
“AXLE WAS REPLACED 3 TIMES-NOW IT'S MAKING NOISE AGAIN. TECHNICIAN CHECKED AND FOUND TRANS/ DIFFERENTIAL PROBLEM. LOOSENESS IN DIFFERENTIAL SECTION OF TRANS CAUSED PROBLEM W/AXLE. ALSO RECOMMEND REPLACING TRANSMISSION AND MOTOR MOUNTS. TOO MUCH PLAY IS CAUSING STRESS ON AXLE. *NLM”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10005705

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Liftgate support bolt and hinge failure

STRUCTURE

26 NHTSA complaints · 1998-07 → 2006-06

“ON 21 FEBRUARY 2003, THE BOLT USED TO ATTACH THE RIGHT STRUT TO THE BODY AND THE REAR LIFTGATE BROKE NOT ALLOWING THE REAR LIFTGATE TO OPEN. A REVIEW OF RECALLS FOR MY MODEL OF VEHICLE (1992 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER) ON THE NHTSA COMPLAINTS DATABASE DISCLOSED RECALL # 97V079000”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10007949
“LIFTGATE SUPPORT ARM THAT HOLDS UP TRUNK BROKE. ARM SHEARED OFF AND TORE HOLE IN ROOF. ALSO, TRUNK LID FELL, AND HIT CONSUMER ON HEAD AND ARM. ALSO, LIFTGATE ARMS HAD BEEN REPLACED TWICE THROUGH RECALL. CONTACT DEALER, AND COULD NOT GET THROUGH. CALLED CHRYSLER AND FILED A”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #890841

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Seat belt buckle and retractor failure

SEAT BELTS

13 NHTSA complaints · 1998-08 → 2001-07

“DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RELEASE BUTTON REMAINS STUCK AFTER PUSHING TO RELEASE SEAT BELT FROM BUCKLE. *AK”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #884215
“VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL #97V149000 WHICH INVOLVED THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THE DEALER DID NOT COMPLETE THE ENTIRE RECALL REMEDY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #826749
“PASSENGER'S MIDDLE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR WOULD NOT RELEASE TO BE USED. IT WILL RETRACT BACK TO ORIGINAL POSITION *SLC. *AK”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #890206

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Rear windshield wiper motor and pivot failure

VISIBILITY

27 NHTSA complaints · 1999-01 → 2006-06

“WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD GO UP AND OVER TO SIDE TO SIDE MIRROR,AFTER BEING TURNED ON. WOULD STOP VEHICLE TO REMOVE WIPERS. THEY WOULD FAIL TO OPERATE. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP & THEN MANUFACTURER, BUT WIPERS NOT ON RECALL. WILL HAVE THEM REPAIRED. *AK”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #852169
“DEFECTIVE LEFT WINDSHIELD WIPER CAME OUT OF THE PIVOT, AND CAUSED THE WIPER TO BE INOPERATIVE, WHICH RESULTED IN VISIBILITY PROBLEMS, AND MAY CAUSE A CRASH. THERE IS RECALL 99V189, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH IT DEALS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #853039
“THE MOTOR OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BROKEN OFF, CAUSING A MALFUNCTION IN THE WIPERS , ALLOWING THEM TO GO IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE. *AK”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #849615

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Airbag failed to deploy in frontal crash

AIR BAGS

12 NHTSA complaints · 1998-06 → 2004-03

“WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 35 TO 40 MPH UNDER CLOUDY CONDITIONS WITH HEADLIGHTS ON CAME TO A STOP SIGN. WHILE PROCEEDING ACROSS THE ROAD, ANOTHER VEHICLE TURNED LEFT AND IN FRONTOF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO CRASH INTO THE SIDE OF OTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #849810
“WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH VEHICLE HAD A FRONTAL IMPACT WITH A DEER. IMPACT SEVERELY DAMAGED RIGHT FRONT CORNER. AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHICH RESULTED IN DRIVER'S HEAD HITTING STEERING WHEEL. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED WITH OWNER SUFFERING FROM SOME INJURIES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #8014138
“THE CLOCKSPRING BROKE WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK.*MR *JG *JB”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #8022546

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Engine stalling and under-hood fire

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

21 NHTSA complaints · 1998-10 → 2008-12

“VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN FRONT ON A SIDE STREET. TWO MINUTES LATER, A NEIGHBOR KNOCKED ON THE DOOR TO TELL CONSUMER THAT THE HIS VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. FRONT OF THE VEHICLE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS BURNED OUT. *AK”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #861423
“THE VAN WILL BE RUNNING ALONG AND ALL OF A SUDDENT THE ENGINE WILL DIE.. AT A STOP LIGHT OR STARTING THE ENGINE.. IN A PARKING LOT.. PULLING AWAY FROM STARTING. *AK”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #725043
“I HAVE A 1992 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER. DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE ENGINE, I HAD TO HAVE IT RPLACED IN APRIL OF 2002. THEN THIS APRIL, I HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. SIMPLY PUT I HAD TO HAVE THE ENGINE REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE SMOKING THROUGH THE TAIL PIPE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10068078

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Fuel line corrosion and leak near exhaust

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

10 NHTSA complaints · 1999-07 → 2004-01

“GAS LINE CONNECTER CORRODED THEN LEAKED. IT' S CLOSE TO EXHAUST TAIL PIPE, AND IF SYSTEM WAS UNDER PRESSURE, IT COULD LEAK TOWARDS EXAUST PIPE AND CAUSE A FIRE. *AK *ML”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #861232
“ALUMINUM FITTING THAT CONNECTS THE LINES TOGETHER AT THE TANK CORRODES AND TURNS THE RUBBER GUMMY THEN STARTS TO LEAK ALL THE TIME WHEN THE VAN IS RUNNING AND THEN WHEN THE VAN IS OFF AND SITTING STILL UNTILL IT LOOSES ITS PRIME. THIS ALSO HAPPENED TO MY 1991 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #755748
“CONSUMER VEHICLE WAS POSSIBLY AFFECTED BY RECALL COMPONENT FAILURE PRIOR TO RECALL 92V-147, WHICH CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE BEING DRIVEN, CONSUMER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL UNTIL VEHICLE HAD ALREADY CAUGHT FIRE. NLM”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #557524

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Note: NHTSA also opened 14 defect investigation(s) on this vehicle that closed without action.

Issues on other model years

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 20, 2026. Investigation data refreshed Sep 1, 2026.

We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.

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Essential maintenance

Critical for safety and preventing major damage

Engine Oil & Filter

Every 3,000 mi

Chrysler specified 3,000 miles under the severe schedule, which is where an engine of this age belongs. Change at least once a year even if the car barely moves. Nothing in this lineup has an oil life monitor, so the interval is on you.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$120–$160

Shop

~$85–$115

DIY

~$25–$55

Full synthetic costs more than conventional. 5-quart 0W-20 + filter is the typical bill.

Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF+4)

Every 30,000 mi

Use Chrysler ATF+4 and nothing else. The 41TE transaxle, still often called the Ultradrive, is sensitive to fluid friction characteristics in a way most automatics are not. Drain and fill every 30,000 miles. If a shop offers to top it off with universal fluid, decline.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$330–$500

Shop

~$235–$355

DIY

~$60–$180

Some sealed transmissions have no dipstick — fill is precise and best left to a shop. Many drivers can still DIY drain-and-fill.

Timing Belt

Every 90,000 mi

Applies to the 3.0 V6 in the Voyager and Acclaim, the 2.0 in the Neon, and the turbo four in the Laser and Colt. Replace every 90,000 miles or 7 years, whichever comes first, and change the water pump and tensioner at the same time. The Laser's 4G63 is an interference engine, so a failed belt is engine damage rather than a tow. The 3.3 and 3.8 V6 use a chain instead and are not on this schedule.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$935–$1175

Shop

~$655–$825

DIY

Pro only

On interference engines, a snapped belt destroys valves. Worth doing on schedule. Bundle water pump + tensioner — labor is already there.

Tire Rotation

Every 7,500 mi

Rotate every 7,500 miles. Check the DOT date code on the sidewall. On a car this old, tires almost always age out before the tread runs out.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Often free at the shop where you bought the tires — worth asking before paying.

Brake Inspection

Every 7,500 mi

Inspect pads, rotors, hoses, and hard lines at every service. Rear drums on the Neon, Sundance, and Acclaim seize on cars that sit, and rusted steel lines are a real concern anywhere road salt is used.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free as a courtesy with any service. Don't pay separately if you can avoid it.

Brake Fluid

Every 24,000 mi

Replace every 2 years. On a twenty-five-year-old car this is what keeps the master cylinder and the ABS unit from becoming the repair bill.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$180–$200

Shop

~$125–$140

DIY

~$10–$25

DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.

Important maintenance

Keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently

Spark Plugs

Every 30,000 mi

Copper plugs run 30,000 miles, platinum closer to 100,000. Replace the plug wires at the same time on anything with a distributorless coil pack. After this many years the wires break down before the plugs do.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$390

Shop

~$200–$275

DIY

~$25–$100

Iridium plugs cost more but last 100k+ miles. V6/V8 access varies wildly — some are tough.

Engine Air Filter

Every 30,000 mi

Replace every 30,000 miles. Simple on every model in the lineup.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

5-minute job on most cars; the airbox lid usually has clips, no tools needed.

Serpentine Belt & Tensioner

Every 60,000 mi

This is the accessory belt, not the timing belt. Replace the belt and tensioner together once either is cracked, glazed, or noisy.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$195–$235

Shop

~$135–$165

DIY

~$20–$50

DIY-friendly if you can reach the tensioner. Inspect for cracks rather than swap on a strict mileage interval.

Recommended maintenance

Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort

Coolant Replacement

Every 60,000 mi

Every 3 to 5 years. Most of this era uses conventional green coolant rather than a long-life formula, so do not stretch it on the assumption that modern intervals apply. The 2.0 Neon engine has a known head gasket history, and clean coolant with a correct pressure cap is the cheapest defense.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

Battery & Charging System Test

Every 25,000 mi

Test the battery and alternator once a year. Corroded ground straps are common at this age and produce electrical faults that look far worse than they are.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$225–$390

Shop

~$160–$280

DIY

~$130–$250

Most auto-parts stores test and install batteries free with purchase. Skip the dealer markup.

Fatal crash history & reported problems

Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)

225 crashes 1990–2024

How the 225 occupant deaths break down

123

driver deaths

102

passenger deaths

225

occupant deaths

Crash years covered: 1990–2024 This model year first appears in 1991 crashes. Older models have had more years on the road to appear in these crashes, so a higher count here does not by itself mean a vehicle is less safe.

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road. How to read this number

FARS 2024 data is an annual report file. NHTSA revises these records when the final file is published, so this count can change.

Why we show driver deaths too

Every vehicle has exactly one driver seat, so driver deaths line up fairly when you compare one model to another. Occupant deaths include passengers, so a three row SUV can show a higher number than a two seat car simply because it carries more people.

Both figures are plain counts, not rates. A rate would need to know how many of each vehicle are on the road, and that registration data is not public, so we do not publish rates or scores of any kind.

IIHS publishes driver death rates using this same driver only idea, paired with a registered vehicle years denominator we do not have. Their rates and these counts answer different questions, so do not read either number here as a safety rating.

Owner-reported problem signals

Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.

30

complaints mentioning a crash

14

complaints mentioning a fire

Reviewed known issues for this vehicle·Open recalls for this vehicle

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 1992 Plymouth Voyager reflects Plymouth's published service intervals. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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