1994 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER

5 recalls — 50 complaints

00V305000 Oct 12, 2000
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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.
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.
679,000 vehicles affected
99V213000 Sep 2, 1999
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
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.
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.
1,318,189 vehicles affected
99V113000 May 6, 1999
AIR BAGS
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.
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.
736,824 vehicles affected
95I001001 Mar 27, 1995
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
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.
Remedy: CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1995.
66,407 vehicles affected
95I001005 Mar 27, 1995
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
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.
Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS DURING DECEMBER 1995.
1,342,202 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES Nov 8, 2015
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.
SUSPENSION Mar 13, 2012
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. *TR
SEATS Feb 24, 2012
DRIVERS RECLINING SEAT BROKE. REPLACED SEAT WITH A USED SEAT AND IT HAS FAILED ALSO. *TR
STRUCTURE:BODY Dec 23, 2011
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.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 5, 2009
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. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 5, 2009
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. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER Feb 5, 2009
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. *TR
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Jun 15, 2007
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.
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TIRES Dec 11, 2006
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. *NM
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SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY Jun 6, 2006
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. *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION May 8, 2006
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. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Nov 25, 2005
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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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Sep 27, 2005
DT: THE CALLER SAID THAT WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION LOCKED. HE SAID THAT AT 55 OR 60 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING THE TRANSMISSION L LOCKED IN FIRST OR SECOND GEAR. THE CALLER'S VEHICLE LOST SPEED AND HAD TO GET OFF THE ROAD. HE DROVE THE VEHICLE AT SLOW SPEEDS TO GET TO THE DEALER. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO HELP FOR FREE.*AK
PARKING BRAKE Sep 19, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE PARKING BRAKE WILL INADVERTENTLY RELEASE AFTER LOCKING IT. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR OVER 4-5 YEARS. IT HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER THE YEARS. IT WILL CLICK AS IF IT WAS LOCKED, THEN IT WILL JERK. IT WILL MAKE A VERY LOUD POPPING NOISE BEFORE IT JERKED. THE DEALER TOLD HIM THE CAR WAS TOO OLD. THE MANUFACTURER SAID IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK *JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Sep 4, 2005
THE HEAD LIGHTS BECOME CLOUDY BECAUSE OF ULTRAVIOLET DAMAGE TO THE PLASTIC. THE PLASTIC NEEDS ULTRAVIOLET PROTECTION, LIKE OUR EYEGLASSES HAVE ULTRAVIOLET PROTECTION. THE HEADLIGHT DEVELOP CATARACTS, LITERALLY, BECOMING CLOUDY AND VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE CLEARLY AT NIGHT. I HAVE TO DRIVE VERY SLOWLY. I HAVE FOUND MAGUIRE'S PASTX DOES HELP FOR A FEW MONTHS AND THEN THE HEADLAMPS OR LENSES BECOME CLOUDY AGAIN. OF COURSE EACH TIME I USE THIS PLASTIC CLEANER AND POLISHER, I AM DIMINISHING WHAT LITTLE UV MIGHT BE LEFT IN THE PLASTIC. THIS CLOUDINESS OF THE PLASTIC ALSO IS BAD ENOUGH TO PREVENT THE PASSING OF STATE INSPECTIONS IN PENNSYLVANIA - IT'S REGARDED AS A POSSIBLE HAZARD OBVIOUSLY ACCORDING TO THE STATE INSPECTION. *JB
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Apr 22, 2005
DRIVER'S SEAT SUDDENLY RECLINED TO FULL BACK POSITION WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER RETURNING SEAT TO UPRIGHT POSITION, FOUND THAT SEAT RECLINE MECHANISM DOES NOT SECURE SEAT, MODERATE PRESSURE ON THE SEAT BACK CAUSES IT TO SUDDENLY RECLINE. *JB
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT Mar 10, 2005
THE LIFTGATE SUPPORT BRACKET RECALL 99V210000 REMEDY FAILED. THIS RESULTED IN THE LIFTGATE OPENING WHILE DRIVING.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Nov 29, 2004
BRAKE LINE FAILURE, RESULTING NO BRAKE PRESSURE TO STOP VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE 2ND TIME IN 2 YEARS PARTS REPLACED AT GARAGE. AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Aug 5, 2004
THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. AS A RESULT, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES A SQUEAKING NOISE WAS HEARD. ALSO, A HESITATION BEFORE THE BRAKES WORKED. *AK
AIR BAGS Jun 16, 2004
NAR 06/19/2003. *MR THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE CAR WAS OCCUPIED WITH TWO AIRBAGS AND AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT NONE OF THE AIRBAGS WORKED. *CB *JB
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 22, 2004
PLEASE BE INFORMED OF A POTENTIAL AUTO FIRE DEFECT ON A 1994 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VAN WITH A 3.3 ENGINE.. CAUSE: \TUSE OF A METAL CABLE RESTRAINT CLEAT THAT HOLDS THE HIGH AMPERAGE BATTERY CABLE HARNES, NEXT TO THE ALTERNATOR. CLEAT IS LOCATED BEFORE THE MAIN BATTERY FUSE LINK, CONDITION AGRIVATED WITH THERMAL WARMING, LOCATED ABOVE THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. CLEAT CUTS INTO THE HIGH AMPERAGE CABLE AND IGNITES A FIRE IN THE CABLE HARNES. BURNING HARNES IS LOCATED DIRECTLY BELOW A FLEXABLE FUEL LINE. IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO EXTINGUISH THE RESULTING FIRE WITHOUT REMOVAL OF THE BATTERY CLAMP, AS THE FUSE LINK AFFORDS NO PROTECTION AND THE FIRE WILL RE-IGNITE. FAULT DISCOVERY: OWNER OBSERVED FIRE SOON AFTER IGNITION AND USED A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT THE FLAMES, BUT THE CABLE CONTINUED TO INCANDESS UNTIL THE BATTERY CLAMP WAS REMOVED. FOLLOWUP EXAMINATION OF THE RECOVERED METAL CLEAT SHOWED INDICATIONS OF ARC-BURNING. FAILURE MODE: THE FAILURE MODE MAY EXPLAIN THE CAUSE OF OTHER INCIDENTS WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS EITHER PARKED UNATTENDED OR BEING DRIVEN AT HIGHER SPEED, AND EVIDENCE OF CAUSE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED DUE TO MORE EXTENSIVE FIRE LOSS.
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 22, 2004
I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON THIS PEELING PAINT PROBLEM FOR TWO YEARS. I DISCUSSED THIS WITH THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES - THEY OFFERED TO GIVE ME A FREE ESTIMATE FOR A NEW PAINT JOB! I HAVE A CHRYSLER CASE #9230347. THE ZONE REP HAS LOOKED AT THE VAN AND OFFERED TO ASSIST WITH REPAINTING. I WAS TOLD TO GET AN ESTIMATE FROM MAACO WHICH WAS $1400 TO REPAINT THE ROOF AND HOOD. HE OFFERED TO PAY $400. I DECIDED TO TAKE THEM TO SMALL CLAIMS COURT AND HAD ANOTHER ESTIMATE TO REPAINT THE ENTIRE VAN FOR $3040.79. WE WENT FOR OUR PRETRIAL CONFERENCE ON JUNE 10, 2003. I WAS TOLD I NEED TO PROVE THAT THIS DEALERSHIP KNEW IN 1994 THAT THE PAINT WOULD FAIL... I CAN'T FIND A SERVICE BULLETIN. BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU ONLY KEEPS RECORDS FOR 3 YRS. WE WENT TO MEDIATION - ME, THE LAWYER FROM THE DEALERSHIP, AND THE ZONE REP FOR CHRYSLER (BILL SEDICK). THE LAWYER WAS A STEREOTYPICAL SLEAZE... HE SAID THE STATUE OF LIMITATIONS WAS 6 YRS AND THIS CASE SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN BROUGHT TO COURT. HE TRIED TO GET THE JUDGE TO THROW IT OUT BEFORE WE EVEN WENT TO MEDIATION. THEN HE THREATENED TO MAKE ME PAY THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN LEGAL FEES... I DISMISSED THE CASE AGAINST THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE I LEARNED SEVERAL MONTHS AGO THAT I SHOULDN'T HAVE GONE THAT ROUTE ANYWAY. BUT I HOPE THAT SLEAZY LAWYER DOESN'T THINK IT WAS BECAUSE OF HIM... I TOLD HIM HE WASN'T TELLING THE TRUTH - THAT THERE WAS NO STATUE OF LIMITATIONS UNDER THE MAGNUSON MOSS FED. LAW... HE WAS SUCH A CREEP - HE EVEN MADE THE COURT CLERK MAD BECAUSE HE SAID THEIR DISMISSAL FORM WAS BOGUS. THEN THE CHRYSLER GUY OFFERED $1,500.00 FOR A PAINT JOB. HE EVEN APOLOGIZED FOR THE LAWYER GUY. I'M SUPPOSED TO GO TO A PAINT SHOP FOR AN ESTIMATE AND MR. SEDICK SAID HE'D WORK WITH THEM AND ME TO GET THE VAN REPAINTED. HE WAS PRETTY NICE ACTUALLY. HE SAID HE DIDN'T WANT A DISSATISFIED CUSTOMER AND HE HOPED I WOULD DO BUSINESS WITH THEM AGAIN - I SAID PROBABLY NOT...ANYWAY THANKS FOR YOUR HELP.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Apr 7, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AND TURNING TO THE LEFT APPROXIMATELY AT 15 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING THROUGH THE FRONT END AND VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER ENGAGED VEHICLE IN PARK AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Dec 10, 2003
THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT VEHICLE STALLED WHEN SLOWING DOWN. *AK*MR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Nov 20, 2003
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.*MR THE CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE WHILE DRIVING. SHE PULLED OVER AND AT THAT TIME THE SMOKE WAS CLEAR. SHE NOTICED THE SMOKE TURNED BLACK AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. WHEN SHE LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE, THERE WERE LITTLE FLAMES. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *PH *JB
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 12, 2003
1994 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER WHEN DRIVING WITH THE RADIO AND AIR CONDITIONER ON OR THE DEFROST AND THE VEHICLE IS COASTING, AT AN IDLE OR DRIVING WITHOUT GIVING GAS THE CAR TURNS OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES. MECHANIC AT THE DEALERSHIP SAID NOTHING IS WRONG. *LA
TIRES Oct 27, 2003
CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE AND PROCEEDED TO PUT IT INTO DRIVE. WHEN HE HEARD A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. CONSUMER WENT TO INVESTIGATE THE NOISE, AND NOTICED THAT FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE FELL OFF. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Oct 15, 2003
CONSUMER HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE: HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT/TRANSMISSION FAILED, AND ANTI COOLANT WENT INSIDE THE ENGINE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Oct 15, 2003
CONSUMER HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE: HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT/TRANSMISSION FAILED, AND ANTI COOLANT WENT INSIDE THE ENGINE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Oct 15, 2003
CONSUMER HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE: HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT/TRANSMISSION FAILED, AND ANTI COOLANT WENT INSIDE THE ENGINE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Oct 8, 2003
DRIVER'S SEAT BACK IS FAILING. IT WILL NOT STAY IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. I WORRY WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN IF I WERE TO BE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. I KNOW OF OTHER OWNERS OF 1993-1995 PLYMOUTH AND DODGE MINIVANS WHO HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM. *LA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Sep 4, 2003
WHILE DRIVING, ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED IN FRONT OF THE CONSUMER, THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN, BUT THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER TO THE SHOULDER AND USED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THE BRAKE LINES, THE RUBBER HOSE AND THE METAL TUBING ALL HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE RUBBER HOSE HAD NUMEROUS CRACKS AND THE METAL TUBING WHICH FAILED CONTAINED EXTREME RUST. *AK *JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 10, 2003
THE CONSUMER NOTED A POTENTIAL ODOMETER ROLLBACK ON A VEHICLE THAT WAS PURCHASED 4 YEARS AGO FROM A PRIVATE DEALERSHIP. CURRENTLY SHOPPING FOR A USED CAR UTILIZING CARFAX WHEN HE ACCIDENTALLY UNCOVERED THIS PROBLEM ON HIS OWN CAR. IS THERE A STATUE OF LIMITATIONS INVOLVED OR CAN IT BE PURSUE THIS ROLLBACK PROBLEM? *NLM *CB
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER May 2, 2003
THE AIR CONDITIONING EVAPORATOR LEAKED WITH NO APPARENT CAUSE, DEFECTIVE AND THEY WANT US TO REPLACE IT. SCC *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*724091
SEAT BELTS Apr 28, 2003
I HAVE JUST FOUND OUT THE SEAT BELTS IN MY 1994 PLYMOUTH MINI VAN CAN UNLATCH IN AN ACCIDENT IF A BODY PART OR OBJECT CONTACTS THE RELEASE BUTTON. IF THIS HAPPENS WHICH IS VERY LIKELY IN AN ACCIDENT WE AND OTHERS IN THE SEATS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR DIE. I WANT THEM RECALLED AND REPLACED BY DC. *NLM
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Apr 22, 2003
THE SLIDING DOOR BECAME DISCONNECTED FROM THE VAN, AND FELL ONTO ON THE HIGHWAY. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS Apr 16, 2003
THE REAR HEATER HOSE/PIPE BENEATH DRIVER'S DOOR RUPTURED RELEASING STEAM AND HOT ENGINE COOLANT (CHRYSLER PART# 3849951). THIS METAL PIPE IS MADE OF CHEAP HIGHLY CORROSION SUSCEPTIBLE METAL THAT RUSTS OUT IN A FEW YEARS. THIS IS SECOND REPLACEMENT DUE TO PIPE RUPTURE (FIRST WAS MARCH 1998). *NLM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Apr 14, 2003
THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS LOCKED INTO THE BUCKLE. *JB
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE Mar 5, 2003
WHILE THE REAR HATCH WAS LIFTED, THE DOOR SUDDENLY RELEASED AND SLAMMED DOWN ONTO CONSUMERS BACK. *JB THERE WAS NO ADVANCED WARNING OF THE FAILURE. SCC
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Feb 5, 2003
IN SEPTEMBER 2000 THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL OF OUR 1994 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER LX SEPERATED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. NEITHER THE REPAIR FACILITY NOR THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER COULD EXPLAIN WHAT CAUSED THE WHEEL TO SEPERATE. I RECENTLY FOUND SOME RECALL INFORMATION ON THE PLYMOUTH VOYAGER THAT MATCHES THE ABOVE INCIDENT (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID #93V098000). COULD THIS DEFECT UNDER THE RECALL BE APPLIED TO OTHER PLYMOUTH VOYAGERS?
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AIR BAGS Jan 24, 2003
CONSUMER HAVE REMAINED TO EXPERIENCE THE SAME PROBLEMS AFTER THE RECALL ON WINDSHIELD WIPER WIRING WAS PERFORMED. TS THE CONSUMER HAD CHANGED THE FUSE ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS BEFORE THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON THE AIR BAG(S) AND THE REAR WIPER SYSTEM. THE RECALL WAS FOR THE WIRING SYSTEM. SCC
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING Jan 24, 2003
CONSUMER HAVE REMAINED TO EXPERIENCE THE SAME PROBLEMS AFTER THE RECALL ON WINDSHIELD WIPER WIRING WAS PERFORMED. TS THE CONSUMER HAD CHANGED THE FUSE ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS BEFORE THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON THE AIR BAG(S) AND THE REAR WIPER SYSTEM. THE RECALL WAS FOR THE WIRING SYSTEM. SCC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Jan 21, 2003
STRONG GASOLINE ODOR. MECHANIC REPLACED FUEL RAIL. FUEL RAIL WAS RECALLED ON 1996-2000 MODELS. SENT LETTER TO DAIMLER, NO RESPONSE RECEIVED. PH...*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jan 15, 2003
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Dec 11, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THE ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. MR *JB
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Dec 9, 2002
BOTH DOORS FAILED WITHIN 24 HOURS OF EACH OTHER. DT
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES Nov 26, 2002
NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 99V189000; THE OWNER IS EXPERIENCING WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE WITH NO WARNING. HE WAS INFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURE THAT HIS VAN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE OWNER HAS ALSO FOUND OUT THAT THIS PART WAS NOT ONLY USED ON THE 1994 BUT THE 1995 AS WELL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TS
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Nov 22, 2002
THE REAR WIPER STOPPED AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME. THE WARNING LIGHT IS STAYS ON AND THE REAR WIPER DOES NOT WORK. THIS APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS ACTION #PE97-049. DT
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE Nov 5, 2002
THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND COULD BE INOPERATIVE IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS. CONSUMER ADDED THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD COME ON WHEN THE REAR WIPER WAS ACTIVATED. DEALERSHIP FOUND AIR BAG MODULE HAD SHORTED OUT AND BLEW THE REAR WIPER FUSE. *TT *JB
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE Oct 30, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH THE HATCHBACK DOOR LIFTED UNLOCKING ITSELF CAUSING A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS