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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

1989 Plymouth Voyager Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
43about this part
Share
26%of 165 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1989 Plymouth Voyager, 26% of the 165 complaints for this model year. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“As result from liftgate popping open while driving, the hydraulic cylinder support rod ripped out and tore off tailgate, prior to recall being done. Service recall 95i001008.”

NHTSA complaint #802384, filed 1996-09

“Chrysler has not replaced the rear latch, contacted mfg and was told they would have the parts in the summer, chrysler has taken too long to correct problem.ak”

NHTSA complaint #981223, filed 1996-03

“Hatchback latch/locks; owner has been trying for months to get latches replaced. Manufacturer say between now 2/12/96 and june 1996. Please describe details.”

NHTSA complaint #979069, filed 1996-02

“Chrysler has told owners that area dealer will contact them to replace litf gate latch. Owners have spoken w/manufacturer every (3) months after notice. Tt”

NHTSA complaint #978950, filed 1996-02

“Rear latch failed, causing rear door t0 open, drove over bump in road; speed 425 MPH; owner have to slam rear door several times with hand before it will lock.”

NHTSA complaint #963591, filed 1995-04

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200011%
199941%
199862%
199721%
1996294%
1995237%
1994377%
1993315%
1992193%
1991214%
19904620%
19894326%
19882325%
19871821%
1986917%
1985826%
1984941%

Other parts of the 1989 Plymouth Voyager

Transmission and drivetrain
32 complaints
Body and structure
31 complaints
Engine cooling
17 complaints
Seat belts
15 complaints
Seats
9 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Fuel 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology