AI Damage1989 Plymouth Grand Voyager: common problems
Owners of the 1989 Plymouth Grand Voyager filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 15
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 40% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 33% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 13% of all complaints
- 4 Equipment 7% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel system 7% of all complaints
- 6 Seat belts 7% of all complaints
- 7 Seats 7% of all complaints
- 8 Tires 7% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 6 complaints (40% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 5 complaints (33% of all).
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (13% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (7% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (7% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 15 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Vehicle was stop at red light ,vehicle was hit in rear, seabelt did not lock, causing passenger to hit head in windshield. Driver hit steering wheel. Both seats collapsed. Frame came apart, seats reclined all the way to back seat. Back end of vehicle pushed up to middle row, this defect can cause serious injuries.
I am afraid to drive the 89 plymouth grand voyager le out of town for fear of transmission failure, it seems that if I shut the engine off and restart it when this occurs sometimes it will work properly again for a short time and at other times it will not run in any gear except low and reverse.
The cable which held the spare tire broke, and caused the tire to fall to the ground.
I have had several problems with my van, gas leak,a/c,paint peeling,cvjoints,brakes, catalytic converter, like I said several things. I need to get as muck information as I can on this vehicle. Please help me!
Nlm transmission failed while driving up a hill only six weeks after purchase, consumer requests reimbursement. (attorney for client)
Transmission failed causing it not to change gears, sporadic sudden downshifting and sudden deceleration.
Window falls down while driving/ replaced window gear on both front windows.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 9,288 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 25% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Grand Voyager has 128 complaints (19 years in the data). This year has 15, below average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
- Grand Voyager 19888 sources
- Grand Voyager 199042 sources
- Grand Voyager 1991164 sources
- Grand Voyager 1992244 sources
- Grand Voyager 1993254 sources
- Grand Voyager 1994198 sources
- Grand Voyager 199580 sources
- Grand Voyager 1996569 sources
- Grand Voyager 1997261 sources
- Grand Voyager 1998276 sources
- Grand Voyager 1999208 sources
- Grand Voyager 2000110 sources
- Grand Voyager 20024 sources
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Plymouth Grand Voyager?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, engine and cooling, service brakes. Total complaints: 15. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: A/C or heater (13%), stalls while driving (13%), transmission slipping (13%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1989 Plymouth Grand Voyager?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1989 Plymouth Grand Voyager from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1989 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.