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#BS-1986-PLYVOY-2472

1986 Plymouth Voyager

Based on reports from 80 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 80 complaints, 10 crashes, 5 fires, and 4 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.6x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lockHIGH

7 owners reported latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock issues.

!Inspect the Structure:body:hatchback/liftgateMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock (7 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock7 (9%)

Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate6 (8%)

Seats:front Assembly:recliner5 (6%)

Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System4 (5%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine3 (4%)

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery3 (4%)

Seat Belts:front:retractor2 (3%)

Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust2 (3%)

1986 Plymouth Voyager: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock Issues

Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1986 Plymouth Voyager, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate Issues

Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1986 Plymouth Voyager, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body:hatchback/liftgate-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seats:front Assembly:recliner Issues

Seats:front Assembly:recliner complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1986 Plymouth Voyager, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats:front assembly:recliner-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1986 Plymouth Voyager, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

08E033000May 2008

SUSPENSION

FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.

86V010000Jan 1986

SEATS

FIRST REAR SEATS WERE INSTALLED WITH AN INCORRECT LEFT SIDE SEAT RISER WHICH CAUSES FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE SEAT AND SEAT BELT LOADING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207, SEATING SYSTEMS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED, THE SEATS MAY BECOME DETACHED, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES TO ITS OCCUPANTS.

95I001004Nov 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.

95I001008Jul 1996

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Plymouth Voyager is the 1998 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1986 Plymouth Voyager vs. Class Average (Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

Class avg

3.6x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical special purpose vehicle 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 80 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1986 Plymouth Voyager: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1986 Plymouth Voyager?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1986 Plymouth Voyager is related to the latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock, with 7 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1986 Plymouth Voyager reliable?

The 1986 Plymouth Voyager has 80 complaints, 10 crash reports, and 5 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.6x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.

How much does it cost to fix 1986 Plymouth Voyager problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 1986 Plymouth Voyager have any recalls?

Yes, the 1986 Plymouth Voyager has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Plymouth Voyager problems start?

Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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