1986 Plymouth Voyager Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1986 Plymouth Voyager has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 275 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEATS 86V010000 1986-01-23 275 affected
Defect

FIRST REAR SEATS WERE INSTALLED WITH AN INCORRECT LEFT SIDE SEAT RISER WHICH CAUSES FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE SEAT AND SEAT BELT LOADING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207, SEATING SYSTEMS. CONSEQUENCE OF…

Remedy

REPLACE INCORRECT SEAT RISERS.

Complaints by component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
7
3crashes
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
6
1crashes3injuries
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
5
1crashes2injuries
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
3
1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
2
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
2
1crashes3injuries
SEATS
2
Total complaints80

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Accelerator pedal would intermittently stick while driving or while backing up in reverse. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL · reported 2002-04-09

“While driving uphill at 15 mph there was a loud grinding noise under the hood, shortly after engine stalled. Dealer determined a camshaft bearing failed and seized engine.*ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2002-03-07

“The transmission slips due to transmission control module failure. Yh”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) · reported 2000-03-22

“The transmission slips due to transmission control module failure. Yh”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) · reported 2000-03-22

“Brakes failed while driving, emergency brake used which resulted in fire , possible cause of fire from emergency brake use (ohio traffic crash report). *mjs”

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC · reported 1999-12-14

“Brakes failed while driving, emergency brake used which resulted in fire , possible cause of fire from emergency brake use (ohio traffic crash report). *mjs”

PARKING BRAKE · reported 1999-12-14

“We were driving back from a ny wedding on 8/18/98 in our 86 voyager with 5 people when the driver's side rear tire tread separated and wrapped itself around the axel. I was in the passing lane at 65 mph. I managed to avoid loosing control and getting over to the side. I have receipts for…”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 1998-08-18

“Electrical system: driving down highway, vehicle seemed to be running rough, came to a stop light and noticed smoke coming from the hood, jumped out and vehicle burst into flames. Fireman thinks it's electrical. *ak”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD · reported 1997-06-05

Defect investigations

Investigation EA90011 Opened 1990-02-23 · closed 1991-02-28

UNDERDASH FIRES

There is no summary currently available

Investigation EA90030 Opened 1990-05-31 · closed 1990-09-24

SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILS

There is no summary currently available

Investigation EA91010 Opened 1990-12-10 · closed 1991-12-31

TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

Investigation EA94005 Opened 1994-01-31 · closed 1995-10-25

LIFTGATE LATCHES

LIFTGATE LATCHES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE FAILED IN LOW AND MODERATE SPEED IMPACTS RESULTING IN OCCUPANT EJECTIONS, INJURIES, AND FATALITIES.THERE ARE TWO FAILURE MODES ASSOCIATED WITH LATCH FAILURE: FORK BOLT-DETENT LEVER BYPASS, AND INERTIAL UNLATCHING.NHTSA ANALYSES OF CHRYSLER AND PEER MINIVANS TOOK THE FORM…

Investigation PE88095 Opened 1988-08-22 · closed 1989-02-15

BROKEN DRIVERS SEAT

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE89170 Opened 1989-09-26 · closed 1990-02-23

UNDERDASH FIRES

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE90030 Opened 1990-01-09 · closed 1990-05-31

SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE90079 Opened 1990-05-07 · closed 1990-10-02

REAR SEAT STRUCTURE FAILS

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Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1986 Plymouth Voyager as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.