AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts

Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Plymouth Voyager

NHTSA data on file today

The 1998 Plymouth Voyager has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 320 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

Recall campaigns on file

Most-cited components in owner complaints

  • Engine and Engine Cooling 75 complaints
  • Air Bags 59 complaints
  • Power Train 53 complaints
  • Electrical System 41 complaints
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27 complaints
  • Structure 20 complaints

Of the 320 complaints on file, 18 report a crash and 11 a fire; across all 320 complaints, owners report 16 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Recall notices and owner complaints for the 1998 Plymouth Voyager

Overall rating AI assessment

Below average

Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data

The 1998 Plymouth Voyager has a below-average reliability rating due to its 320 complaints and 11 recall campaigns, particularly affecting engine, air bag, and power train components. The high number of air bag and fuel system issues, along with frequent engine and power train complaints, indicate potential problems. The evidence suggests a propensity for multiple issues, but specific failure mileages are not well-documented.

Most-common failures

Part Typical mileage (AI estimate) Cost range (AI estimate) Frequency
Engine coolingUnknown$300–$750very common
Air bagsUnknown$250–$600common
Power trainUnknown$500–$1,500common

AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.

Scheduled maintenance to budget

Routine items every owner should plan for.

  • Oil and filter changes
  • Brake inspections
  • Tire rotations
  • Transmission service
  • Cooling system flush
  • Spark plug replacement
  • Air filter replacement

Warning signs to watch for

Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.

  • Fuel smell in cabin
  • Airbag warning light
  • Engine overheating
  • Transmission slipping

Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Plymouth Voyager at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.