1988 Plymouth Voyager reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 1988 Plymouth Voyager — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 109
- on record
- Top problem area
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
- 20 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 8 reported crashes · 12 injuries · 2 deaths · 10 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,944
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Plymouth median
-180
median 289 across 33 Plymouth records
Vs 1986-1990
-41
median 150 complaints in 79 records
Top component share
18%
Latches/Locks/Linkages: 20 complaints
What owners report fails — 1988 Plymouth Voyager
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK 20
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE 6
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK 5
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP 4
- STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT 3
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 1988 Plymouth Voyager
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 1988 Plymouth Voyager units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1988 Plymouth Voyager reliable?
NHTSA has 109 consumer complaints on record for the 1988 Plymouth Voyager. The most-reported problem area is latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock (20 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 1988 Plymouth Voyager units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Plymouth Voyager?
Owners most often report problems with: latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock (20), engine and engine cooling:engine (6), equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack (5), fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump (4). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 1988 Plymouth Voyager?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.