Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 1999 Plymouth Voyager
The 1999 Plymouth Voyager shows a considerable number of owner complaints and recall campaigns, focusing on issues in airbags, engine cooling, and the power train. While caution is advised, especially regarding safety features, limited evidence on some problems means not all vehicles will exhibit issues. Inspection and thorough questioning are essential for a reliable purchase.
NHTSA data on file today
The 1999 Plymouth Voyager has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 270 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10E034000 AFTERMARKET RECEIVER HITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E104000 CURVED TEMPERED AUTOMOTIVE REPLACEMENT GLASS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E091000 FUEL PUMP MODULES/ENGINE STALL CONDITION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E022000 BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V480000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03E053000 WIX FILTERATION/FUEL FILTER LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03E045000 INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS/FUEL FILTER LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V076000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SEAT BELT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V268000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL LEAKAGE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V116000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 108/DAYTIME LIGHTS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 65 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 50 complaints
- Power Train 40 complaints
- Electrical System 36 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27 complaints
- Suspension 19 complaints
Of the 270 complaints on file, 23 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 270 complaints, owners report 17 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Known issues to inspect
Driver's airbag may be disabled
How to check: Ensure airbag warning light turns off after starting
Engine cooling problems
How to check: Check for overheating signs and coolant leaks
Power train failure
How to check: Listen for unusual noises or hesitations
Brake hydraulic failure
How to check: Check brake responsiveness and pedal firmness
Electrical system failure
How to check: Test all electronics and gauges
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Ensure smooth start without excessive cranking
Red flag: Engine struggles to start
- 02
Initial acceleration
What to check: Monitor for smooth acceleration and shifting
Red flag: Transmission slips or jerks
- 03
Braking
What to check: Test for even and effective braking
Red flag: Brake pedal feels soft or unresponsive
- 04
Highway acceleration
What to check: Check for strong acceleration without hesitation
Red flag: Lack of power or delayed response
- 05
Steering
What to check: Assess steering for responsiveness and noise
Red flag: Steering is loose or noisy
- 06
Dashboard warning lights
What to check: Look for any persistent warning lights
Red flag: Lit warning lights, especially for airbag
- 07
Parking
What to check: Ensure smooth operation of parking brake
Red flag: Parking brake doesn't hold firmly
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the airbag clock spring been replaced?
- Are there any known electrical problems?
- Has the fuel system been serviced recently?
- Have you experienced any engine overheating issues?
- Has the transmission been regularly maintained?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Vehicle recall history
- Maintenance records
- Title and registration
- Accident history report
- Repair invoices
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1999 Plymouth Voyager at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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