1989 Plymouth Voyager Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 10%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 121,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1989 Plymouth Voyager, 10% of the 165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 121,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We are the original owners of a 1998 Plymouth Voyager. For the most part, we have loved this vehicle. Unfortunately, we have a recurring problem with the serpentine belt falling off whenever it rains. We moved to northern california about four years ago, since this move, the belt has fallen off three times. We never had this problem before because we lived in an area that did not receive much rain during the year. We take the car back to the dealer for repair and are told this shouldnt be happening. Of course, we are charged to put the belt back on the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10444701, filed 2012-01, 102,000 miles“Transmission bearings wore out. Gears are not able to shift. Internal repairs cannot be repaired. Engine makes a loud roaring noise. Vehicle moves slow or not at all. Motor could still be racing even after gas pedal is released.”
NHTSA complaint #838268, filed 1999-05“Hatch back rattles, rear windshield motors start up when up hit a bump and won't stop, front end clinks and it smokes real bad and burns a lot of oil.”
NHTSA complaint #735372, filed 2000-10Related recalls
- 89V237000Dec 27, 1989The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.Covers: Plymouth Voyager 1989–1990, Dodge Shadow 1989–1990, Caravan 1989–1990 +12 more
Engine 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 1989 Plymouth Voyager
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Plymouth Voyager
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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