Each vehicle report contains one rating chart for representative model. Consumer Guide® rates in ten key areas: Performance, Fuel Economy, Ride Comfort, Steering and Handling, Interior Noise, Controls and Materials, Driver Room, Passenger Room, Cargo Capacity, and Insurance Costs. These ratings compare the particular vehicle rated to ALL other vehicles, not a vehicle's standing in a particular class. In the ratings table, "1" is the lowest rating and "10" is the highest rating.

Consumer Guide's® Auto Editors have scoured repair bulletins and questioned mechanics to search for commonly occurring problems for a particular vehicle. In some cases we also give possible manufacturer-suggested solutions. In many instances these trouble spots are Technical Service Bulletins posted by the manufacturer, however, we have our own expert looking at additional vehicle problems.

Air conditioner: If the air conditioner gradually stops cooling and/or the air flow from the vents decreases, the computer (PCM) may not be sending a signal to the compressor-clutch relay to cycle off, which causes the A/C evaporator to freeze up. (1991-95)

Alternator belt: Deep snow could knock the serpentine belt off the pulleys of a 3.0-liter engine. Installing a shield fixes the problem. (1991-95)

Automatic transmission: 3.3-liter engines may have late, harsh, or erratic automatic transmission shifts that are not transmission related, but caused by a defective throttle-position sensor. (1994)

Automatic transmission: Bad seals in the transmission lead to premature friction-component wear, which causes shudder when starting from a stop, a bump when coasting to a stop, and slipping between gears. (1993-95)

Automatic transmission: The transmission front pump could be leaking due to a worn bushing. The fix involves replacement of the pump as well as the torque converter. (1990-95)

Engine mounts: The motor mount on the left side of the engine tends to break. (1992-93)

Oil consumption and exhaust smoke: High oil consumption and smoke from the exhaust at idle and deceleration on 3.0-liter engines is caused by exhaust-valve guides that slide out of the heads. (1990-93)

Rough idle: 2.2- or 2.5-liter engines may idle rough or stumble when first started below freezing temperatures unless a revised intake manifold (with an "X" cast into the No. 1 runner) was installed (1992), or a revised computer (PCM) was installed (1992-93), or the computer was reprogrammed (1994).

Transaxle leak: 41TE or 42LE automatic transaxles could take several seconds to engage at startup because of a problem with the valve body. (1993-95)

This table lists costs of likely repairs for comparison with other vehicles. The dollar amount includes the cost of the part(s) and labor (based on $50 per hour) for the typical repair without extras or add-ons. Like the pricing information, replacement costs can vary widely depending on region. Expect charges at a new-car dealership to be slightly higher.

1991 w/ABS: High-pressure hose in antilock braking system may leak or detach, which increases likelihood of brake lockup.

1991 w/ABS: High-pressure pump of antilock braking system may be porous, resulting in increased stopping distances.

1991: Liftgate-support attaching bolts can break, resulting in liftgate falling unexpectedly.

1991-92: Steering-wheel mounting armature can develop cracks and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column; can result in loss of vehicle control.

1991-93 w/ABS: Piston seal in control unit can wear excessively; ABS could fail, and power assist might be reduced.

1991-93: Due to improperly staked left windshield-wiper pivot drive arm, wipers could cease to function.

1991-93: Seatbelt-release button can stick inside cover, so buckle is only partially latched; also, center rear-belt anchor clip can disconnect.

1992: Bolts that attach gas strut to rear liftgate can accumulate fatigue damage, if loose; liftgate could fall suddenly.

1992: Brake pedal pad attachment arm on small number of vehicles could break.

1992: Brake-pedal pad attachment to pedal arm may not have adequate strength.

1992: Fuel tank may drop, or lines may rupture near fuel tank, leading to possible fire.

1992: Zinc plating of some upper steering-column shaft-coupling bolts caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage.

1993-94: Liftgate support attaching bolts can break, resulting in liftgate falling unexpectedly.

1993-94: Lug nuts on optional 15-inch stamped steel wheels may have been improperly installed, which could lead to wheel separation.

1993-95: Wiring that initiates driver and/or passenger airbag could short immediately after turning ignition key to "on" position, causing airbag to deploy inadvertently.

This chart details a range of prices in year-by-year listings for vehicles in three condition levels:

Good: a clean low-mileage, solid-running vehicle that needs little or no repair.

Average: a car with normal miles on the odometer, perhaps a few scrapes or dings; engine might need a minor repair or two, but runs acceptably well.

Poor: might have potentially dangerous problems with the engine and/or body, or abnormally high mileage; definitely in need of mechanical attention. Valuations reflect wholesale prices paid by dealers at auction, and retail prices on used-car lots. Each range covers all trim levels and engine types for a vehicle with a typical amount of equipment--usually an automatic transmission, air conditioning, stereo, etc. Fully loaded vehicles may cost more. Average mileage is 12,000 miles per year. Keep in mind that these are guidelines only. Actual selling prices vary- especially from region to region.

Regular-wheelbase models comes standard with a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter 4-cylinder and 3-speed automatic transmission. It provides 100 horsepower at 4800 rpm and 135 pound-feet of torque at 2800 rpm. The optional engine is a 3.0-liter V6 that provides 142 horsepower at 5000 rpm and 173 pound-feet of torque at 2400 rpm. A 3.3-liter V6 is standard on Grand Voyagers and optional on regular-length SE and LE models. Manual transmissions were dropped for 1991, then returned as the standard gearbox for base-model Voyagers equipped with 2.5-cylinder engines for 1992-94. The manual transmission is then dropped again for 1995. The 4-cylinder Voyagers come with a 3-speed automatic in 1991 and 1995; in short-wheelbase models, the V6 engines are available with either a 3- or 4-speed automatic, while all Grand Voyagers have the 4-speed gearbox. The permanently engaged 4-wheel-drive models require the 3.3-liter V6. For 1992, the Grand Voyager is available with a lower-cost, 142-horsepower 3.0-liter V6 and 3-speed automatic in place of the standard 150-horsepower 3.3-liter V6 with its 4-speed automatic. For 1994, a 3.8-liter V6 is a new option for Grand Voyager LE models. It delivers 162 horsepower at 4400 rpm and 213 pounds-feet of torque at 3600 rpm. Horsepower and torque for the 3.3-liter V6 that comes standard on the Grand SE have been upgraded as well, to produce 162 at 4800 rpm and 194 pound-feet of torque at 3600 rpm. For 1994, an overdrive lock-out switch comes on all 4-speed automatics paired with Chrysler's three V6 engines. For 1995, a 3.3-liter V6 is engineered to run on compressed natural gas and comes packaged in a new CNG version of the Plymouth Voyager. The CNG engine produces 135 horsepower.