1998 Plymouth Voyager Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 323 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the seat belts of the 1998 Plymouth Voyager, 3% of the 323 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Vehicle has had the same problems for 2 1/2 years now, vehicle will not turn on, cooling fans will not shut down once car is off and will then will not turn back on, seatbelts have black tar which has seeped out of the seatbelt housing. Also, headlights flicker on and off while driving, cassette ejects at will during operation.”
NHTSA complaint #745137, filed 2001-05“While attempting to park, another vehicle hit consumer's vehicle on passenger's rear side tire. Child that was sitting in middle seat in rear was thrown to floor because middle seat belt didn't hold. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #6900619, filed 2001-12“While driving 45mph another vehicle made a u turn without warning. Voyager hit other vehicle which pulled over to the right, rearending vehicle. Driver's side was damaged. Upon impact, neither air bag deployed. 2 rear passengers were thrown forward into the bucket seats, even though both were buckled in. Neither shoulder belts restrained the 100lb child or the 70lb child. Paramedics arrived on scene & treated everyone. Driver in hospital next day for torn ligaments & in need of therapy.”
NHTSA complaint #857051, filed 2000-02“Seatbelt on passenger's middle rear is faulty. Seat belt does not hold tightly, causing child to swing out of seatbelt while vehicle is making a turn. Dealer noted that problem is a design flaw.”
NHTSA complaint #818535, filed 1997-11Related recalls
- 02V076000Mar 8, 2002On certain minivans, some trim material can loosen and drop into the rear outboard seat belt assembly, causing the seat belt to become inoperative.Covers: Plymouth Voyager 1997–1999, Dodge Caravan 1997–1999, Chrysler Town And Country 1997–1999
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 10 | 6% |
| 1999 | 10 | 4% |
| 1998 | 9 | 3% |
| 1997 | 17 | 5% |
| 1996 | 24 | 3% |
| 1995 | 11 | 3% |
| 1994 | 26 | 5% |
| 1993 | 83 | 14% |
| 1992 | 169 | 24% |
| 1991 | 102 | 20% |
| 1990 | 20 | 9% |
| 1989 | 15 | 9% |
| 1988 | 5 | 5% |
| 1987 | 8 | 10% |
| 1986 | 4 | 8% |
| 1985 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1998 Plymouth Voyager
76 complaintsAir bags
59 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
55 complaintsElectrical system
42 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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