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NHTSA has 416 owner complaints on file for the 1995 Voyager and Grand Voyager, and the biggest group concerns air bags[1][2]. There is one recall, for air bag wiring, so a buyer should confirm it was handled[3].

416owner complaints[1]
1recalls[4]
17–22MPG combined (EPA)[5]

Most reported problems

NHTSA lists 416 owner complaints[1]. Of those, 56 mention a crash, 3 a fire and 70 injuries, and none report a death[1]. These are unverified owner reports, and one complaint can name several parts. They are also not adjusted for how many vans were sold.

Component group Complaints
Air bags[2] 79
Power train[6] 74
Structure[7] 61
Engine[8] 45
Brakes[9] 39
Seats[10] 27
Visibility[11] 27
Latches, locks and linkages[12] 25

Air bags. The 79 air bag complaints include 39 crashes and 48 injuries[2]. In a sample of complaints we read, owners describe air bags that did not deploy in a crash[2]. A smaller number describe an air bag going off with no crash, or hurting an occupant[2].

Power train. Owners describe an automatic transmission that will not shift, reacts late or fails, in a sample of complaints we read[6]. Some of those texts repeat the same report. Only 3 of the 74 complaints mention a crash[6].

Structure. In the sample we read, owners describe sliding doors and door locks that jam, pop off their hinges or lock and unlock on their own[7]. The median mileage at failure for this group is 118,500[7].

Engine. Owners describe the engine stalling while driving in some of the sample texts we read[8].

Recalls

NHTSA lists one recall for this model year[4].

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the van was new.

Version City / Hwy / Combined MPG Annual fuel cost
2WD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd[5] 19 / 26 / 22 $3,050
2WD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd[13] 18 / 23 / 20 $3,350
2WD, 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd[14] 18 / 22 / 19 $3,550
2WD, 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd[15] 17 / 23 / 19 $3,550
2WD, 3.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd[16][17] 16 / 22 / 18 $3,700
2WD, 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd[18] 15 / 21 / 17 $3,950
4WD, 3.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd[19] 15 / 20 / 17 $3,950
4WD, 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd[20] 15 / 20 / 17 $3,950

The best combined rating is 22 MPG and the lowest is 17 MPG[5][18][19][20].

Safety ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star program lists this model year as not rated[21].

Engine and size

The EPA lists 2.5L 4-cylinder, 3.0L, 3.3L and 3.8L 6-cylinder engines[13][14][16][18]. Dimensions below are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US vans[22][23][24].

Variant Length Width Height Wheelbase Curb weight
Voyager wagon, base/SE/LE/ES[24] 178 in 72 in 64 in 112 in 3,287 lb
Grand Voyager wagon, base/SE/LE/ES[23] 193 in 72 in 65 in 119 in 3,574 lb
Grand Voyager wagon, AWD SE/LE/ES[22] 193 in 72 in 66 in 119 in 4,019 lb

How 1995 compares with other years

1995: 416 complaints, 1 recalls41619951996: 1,325 complaints, 9 recalls19961997: 607 complaints, 6 recalls19971998: 599 complaints, 5 recalls19981999: 481 complaints, 4 recalls19992000: 278 complaints, 2 recalls2000
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Voyager/Grand Voyager model year. The 1995 is highlighted[4].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
19954161
19961,3259
19976076
19985995
19994814
20002782

The 1995 model year has 416 complaints and 1 recall[4]. That is the fewest recalls of the six years listed[4]. Only 2000 has fewer complaints, at 278[4]. The 1996 year stands out at 1,325 complaints and 9 recalls[4]. The 1997 to 1999 years have 607, 599 and 481 complaints[4]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so this is a rough guide.

Should you buy a used 1995 Voyager?

Within this model line, 1995 has a lighter complaint and recall record than most neighboring years[4]. Still, the air bag group leads the complaints and the van has an air bag wiring recall[2][3]. Before buying, ask for proof that the recall check was done. Test the automatic transmission through every gear and work the sliding doors and locks, since owners describe trouble there in the complaints we read[6][7]. Expect modest fuel economy, between 17 and 22 combined MPG[5][18].

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Plymouth Voyager?
Air bags lead with 79 complaints, then power train with 74 and structure with 61[2][6][7].
Does the 1995 Plymouth Voyager have any recalls?
NHTSA lists one, 99V113, for air bag wiring that could short circuit and fire an air bag by mistake. Dealers check and repair it[3][4].
How many miles per gallon does a 1995 Voyager get?
EPA combined ratings run from 17 to 22 MPG depending on engine and drive[5][18].
Is the 1995 Voyager a better year than 1996?
By NHTSA counts, 1995 has 416 complaints and 1 recall against 1,325 and 9 for 1996, though counts are not adjusted for sales[4].

Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 416 owner complaints on file for the 1995 Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager (56 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 70 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. 79 complaints name the air bags component group (39 crashes, 0 fires, 48 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  3. Recall 99V113, filed May 6, 1999: Air Bags. NHTSA recall database
  4. Owner complaints and recalls for every Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  5. EPA rating for Voyager/Grand Voyager 2WD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 26 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  6. 74 complaints name the power train component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 61 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 118,500). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 45 complaints name the engine component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 39 complaints name the brakes component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 27 complaints name the seats component group (7 crashes, 0 fires, 8 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 27 complaints name the visibility component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. 25 complaints name the latches/locks/linkages component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  13. EPA rating for Voyager/Grand Voyager 2WD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 23 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  14. EPA rating for Voyager/Grand Voyager 2WD, 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 22 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  15. EPA rating for Voyager/Grand Voyager 2WD, 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 23 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  16. EPA rating for Voyager/Grand Voyager 2WD, 3.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 22 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  17. EPA rating for Voyager/Grand Voyager 2WD, 3.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 22 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  18. EPA rating for Voyager/Grand Voyager 2WD, 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 21 highway / 17 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  19. EPA rating for Voyager/Grand Voyager 4WD, 3.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 20 highway / 17 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  20. EPA rating for Voyager/Grand Voyager 4WD, 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 20 highway / 17 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  21. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR None: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
  22. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, GRAND VOYAGER 3DR WAGON AWD SE/LE/ES: length 193 in, width 72 in, height 66 in, wheelbase 119 in, curb weight 4,019 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  23. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, GRAND VOYAGER 3DR WAGON BASE/SE/LE/ES: length 193 in, width 72 in, height 65 in, wheelbase 119 in, curb weight 3,574 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  24. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, VOYAGER 3DR WAGON BASE/SE/LE/ES: length 178 in, width 72 in, height 64 in, wheelbase 112 in, curb weight 3,287 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.