PlymouthVoyager19923.3L/plymouth/voyager/1992/3-3l/
AS platform

1992 Plymouth Voyager — 3.3L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1992 Voyager 3.3L.

Body VANEngine 3.3LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1992 Plymouth Voyager is an AS-platform van powered by a 3.3L engine and a four-speed automatic transmission, carrying EPA ratings of 16 mpg city and 21 mpg highway. Within the 1990–2000 model run, this year stands as the peak of reported issues, logging 835 owner complaints—more than quadruple the 171 filed for the 2000 model year and the highest tally in that eleven-year window. Those figures, alongside eleven recalls and seat belts ranking as the top complaint area, position the 1992 Voyager as the most problematic vintage of its generation before reliability metrics improved toward the end of the decade.

Model year19931992

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.5 qt w/ filterOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/21/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 05281090AB. Note the factory engine air filter, fuel filter, spark plug, front wiper blades and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter05281090AB
Engine air filter04306113 discontinued · alt 04213583AB
Fuel filter04682923 discontinued
Spark plug68304174AA discontinued · alt SP0RN14MC5
Front wiper blades04389350 discontinued
Serpentine beltB0015396 alt B0015387
ThermostatMD997310 discontinued · alt 04494470

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length192.9 in
Overall width72 in
Overall height65.7 in
Wheelbase119.3 in
Curb weight4004 lb

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 21 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.5 qt w/ filter of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 qt w/ filter

Ignition

Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Power Steering Line (inspect) · Power Steering System (inspect)
Every 15,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 22,500 miWheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Bag System (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 52,500 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miEmission Control System (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect) · PCV Valve (replace) · Spark Plug Wires (replace)
Every 82,500 miOxygen Sensor (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The federal record for this generation of the Plymouth Voyager reveals a pronounced arc where complaints, recalls, and investigations peaked in the early 1990s before steadily declining; the 1992 model year sits at the very apex of this arc with 835 complaints, 11 recalls, and 14 investigations. This represents a sharp spike from the 1991 model year (592 complaints, 10 recalls) and precedes a gradual decline in 1993 (697 complaints, 10 recalls), implying the 1992 model absorbed the worst of this generation's early engineering faults. While the data does not specify root causes, the 1992 Voyager's primary failure areas are heavily concentrated in Seat Belts (170 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulic (160), Power Train (84), and Structure (75). Additionally, the 1992 model logged 30 crash-related and 14 fire-related complaints, underscoring severe safety concerns. Because the 1992 Voyager represents the absolute peak of federal complaints and safety interventions for this generation, it is a poor choice for a used vehicle purchase when later model years demonstrate notably improved records.

11
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
43
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
14
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
835
Owner complaints
30 involved a crash · 14 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 835 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Seat Belts170
Service Brakes, Hydraulic160
Power Train84
Structure75
Engine & Engine Cooling71
Steering49
Visibility48
Electrical System26

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 11 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

97V149000Seat Belts:Front:AnchorageReported 09/09/1997

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS. THE CENTER REAR SEAT, RIGHT OUTBOARD SIDE, SAFETY BELT ANCHOR HOOK CAN BECOME UNATTACHED FROM THE BODY ANCHOR POSITION. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ANCHOR HOOK RETAINING CLIP WITH A REVISED PROFILE CLIP AND A COVER PLATE.

97V148000Seat Belts:Front:Buckle AssemblyReported 09/09/1997

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS. COVERS ON THE SOLID STALK MOUNTED SEAT BELT BUCKLES CAN BECOME DISLODGED CAUSING THE RELEASE BUTTON TO STICK INSIDE THE COVER. THE BUCKLE WOULD THEN BE ONLY PARTIALLY LATCHED. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COVER RETAINING CLIP TO THE STALK MOUNTED BUCKLE COVER TO PREVENT DISLOCATION OF THE BUCKLE COVER.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 43 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
18020022002-06-24Unknown Or OtherFLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC
08010012001-05-25Electrical SystemSUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL…
0800600REV2000-12-29Electrical SystemSUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
2300800B2000-11-24SeatsSUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
0827002000-09-29Air BagsSUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1992 Voyager 3.3L take?

4.5 qt w/ filter of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1992 Voyager have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.3L get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 21 highway / 18 combined mpg.