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Exterior lightingPart report

1988 Plymouth Voyager Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
4%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 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1988 Plymouth Voyager, 4% of the 91 complaints for this model year. 1 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.

“Driver noticed that the headlamp lenses are to bright. This causes poor visibility to the driver while driving. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the headlamp assembly needed to be replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10113238, filed 2005-03

“While operating the vehicle with the headlights on, a burning smell developed. This was followed by increasingly visible plumes of smoke which eventually impaired driving visibility. Flame was visible briefly. After disconnecting the battery positive cable, it was determined to be a class c fire as the smoke and fire diminished. The vehicle operated normally as long as the headlamp switch was not turned on. …”

NHTSA complaint #701291, filed 1998-12

“Consumer states that the turn signals would not work. Consumer has replaced multifunction switches put in and the problem is still occuring. Nlm consumer sold vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #8008064, filed 2002-04

“When driving at night consumer cannot see, high and low beams do not work. There is a substance on light bulbs, preventing driver to see. Dealers is aware of the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #874150, filed 2000-10

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200064%
199941%
1998113%
1997175%
1996182%
199572%
199441%
199330%
199251%
199182%
199042%
198911%
198844%
198722%
198612%

Other parts of the 1988 Plymouth Voyager

Latches, locks and linkages
23 complaints
Body and structure
13 complaints
Engine cooling
10 complaints
Equipment
8 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Seat belts
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Seats
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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