1988 Plymouth Voyager Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 11%of 91 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1988 Plymouth Voyager, 11% of the 91 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Oil burning fails to pass state inspection. The engine was rebuilt at 50,000 miles. Now at 120,000 miles the dealer saids I need to replace the heads on this car. I have knowest that all the Plymouth vans I see on the road they they all smoke all the time like mind.”
NHTSA complaint #718786, filed 2000-02“The vehicle was taken tot he dealer to be repaired. When the consumer left the repair shop the vehicle began to smoke. The vehicle was returned to the dealer but they were unable to find the cause of the problem. The consumers vehicle no longer operates.”
NHTSA complaint #10022366, filed 2003-05“All 3.0 liter , 6 cylinder engines in chrysler/Plymouth vans manufactured in 1988 are failing after approximately 90,000 miles due to valve seals/bushings malfunctioning, some even dropping down into cylinders. There is also excessive oil consumption and severe air pollution.”
NHTSA complaint #523899, filed 1997-09Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 30 | 18% |
| 1999 | 52 | 19% |
| 1998 | 76 | 24% |
| 1997 | 56 | 16% |
| 1996 | 136 | 18% |
| 1995 | 39 | 12% |
| 1994 | 62 | 12% |
| 1993 | 54 | 9% |
| 1992 | 64 | 9% |
| 1991 | 35 | 7% |
| 1990 | 22 | 10% |
| 1989 | 17 | 10% |
| 1988 | 10 | 11% |
| 1987 | 14 | 17% |
| 1986 | 4 | 8% |
| 1985 | 4 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1988 Plymouth Voyager
23 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Plymouth Voyager
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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