1989 Plymouth Voyager Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 19%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 32 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1989 Plymouth Voyager, 19% of the 165 complaints for this model year. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 1998 Voyager van and it has already had 2 transmissions (by the original owner) put in it! Was there ever a recall on the transmissions or parts for the transmission for that year? This is not right! Two new trans-sensors were just put on...it seems to be working but not correctly. I have 3 small boys and am on my own. I can't afford this. Thank you so much.”
NHTSA complaint #740550, filed 2001-02“Electronic transmission w/overdrive has failed and been replaced twice--it is down now for the second time. The first one was replaced with a rebuilt transmission. However, it has gone down again. Is this a common problem with the Plymouth Voyager minivans or has any manufacturer recalls available to correct. Or am I stuck with having to purchase yet another transmission?”
NHTSA complaint #705315, filed 1999-04“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“Vehicle was parked with engine running and vehicle suddenly went forward. It went through garage door and hit the house. Damage to vehicle was $ 500.00, damage to house was $ 1500.00.”
NHTSA complaint #893527, filed 2001-08“After shifting vehicle into 1st gear, cannot get out of 1st. Can not reverse. Can drive 30mph, but cannot shift. Had transmission replaced previously in 6/94. Manufacturer said warranty ran out due to having 2nd owner.”
NHTSA complaint #822124, filed 1998-03Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 34 | 20% |
| 1999 | 41 | 15% |
| 1998 | 55 | 17% |
| 1997 | 55 | 16% |
| 1996 | 88 | 12% |
| 1995 | 63 | 19% |
| 1994 | 85 | 16% |
| 1993 | 86 | 14% |
| 1992 | 89 | 13% |
| 1991 | 49 | 9% |
| 1990 | 44 | 19% |
| 1989 | 32 | 19% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 4 | 5% |
| 1986 | 3 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1989 Plymouth Voyager
43 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsEngine cooling
17 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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