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#BS-1988-PLYVOY-2472

1988 Plymouth Voyager

Based on reports from 109 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
109
Crashes
8
Fires
10
Recalls
5
TSBs
1
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 109 complaints, 8 crashes, 10 fires, and 5 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

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

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

!Inspect the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineMED
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 (20 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock20 (18%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine6 (6%)
Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack5 (5%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump4 (4%)
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut3 (3%)
Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash3 (3%)
Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire3 (3%)
Seat Belts:front:retractor3 (3%)

1988 Plymouth Voyager: Known Issues & Problem Areas

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

Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 1988 Plymouth Voyager, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1988 Plymouth Voyager, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack Issues

Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1988 Plymouth Voyager, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1988 Plymouth Voyager, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump-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.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1988 Plymouth Voyager. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (5 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.

88V010000Apr 1988

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

FUEL TANKS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING TANK MANUFACTURE.

88V107000Sep 1988

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

FUEL TANKS MAY BE CONSTRUCTED OF IMPROPER MATERIAL.

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.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 109 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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1988 Plymouth Voyager: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1988 Plymouth Voyager?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1988 Plymouth Voyager is related to the latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock, with 20 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1988 Plymouth Voyager reliable?
The 1988 Plymouth Voyager has 109 complaints, 8 crash reports, and 10 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1988 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 1988 Plymouth Voyager have any recalls?
Yes, the 1988 Plymouth Voyager has 5 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.
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