PlymouthVoyager19943.8L V6/plymouth/voyager/1994/3-8l-v6/
AS platform

1994 Plymouth Voyager — 3.8L V6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1994 Voyager 3.8L V6.

Body VANEngine 3.8L V6Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1994 Plymouth Voyager rides on Chrysler’s AS platform and pairs a 3.8-liter V6 with a four-speed automatic transmission, carrying an EPA rating of 15 mpg city, 20 mpg highway, and 17 mpg combined. Owner data records 627 complaints and five recalls, with air bags cited as the top problem area. Within the 1990–2000 model span, that complaint count falls between the 835-peak logged for 1992 and the 171-recorded low of 2000, positioning the 1994 model as a comparatively moderate but still notably complaint-prone entry in the line’s reliability history.

Model year2000199919981997199619951994

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy15/20/17 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filter, fuel filter, spark plug, front wiper blades, serpentine belt and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 plug68305411AA discontinued · alt 68304174AA
Front wiper blades04673043 discontinued · alt 1AMWC018AA
Serpentine belt04612461 discontinued · alt 04798390
ThermostatMD997310 discontinued · alt 04573560AE

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 weight4015 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 62.2 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined15 / 20 / 17 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 DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL

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 15,000 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 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Power Steering Line (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAutomatic Seat Belt Track (lubricate) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 22,500 miWheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Breather Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
At 52,500 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plug Wires (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 indicates that consumer complaints peaked in 1992 with 835 reports before beginning a downward trajectory that places the 1994 model year in the middle of this improvement arc with 627 complaints. Notably, the 1994 Voyager shows a significant reduction in regulatory attention compared to its immediate predecessors, dropping to just 5 recalls from 10 or 11 in the 1991 through 1993 model years. Despite the improving trend, the data specifies that Air Bags and Power Train remain the primary concern areas for this specific year, accounting for 91 and 84 complaints respectively. While complaint volumes continue to decrease in subsequent years like 1995, later models such as 1997 see a resurgence in recalls to 11, suggesting the 1994 model sits in a relatively stable period for regulatory actions. Given the decline in complaints from the generation's peak and a recall count lower than the preceding three years, this model year represents a statistically favorable choice within the early production run, provided the specific air bag and power train systems are thoroughly inspected.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
58
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
8
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
627
Owner complaints
80 involved a crash · 8 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 627 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags91
Power Train84
Engine & Engine Cooling58
Structure52
Service Brakes, Hydraulic47
Electrical System36
Latches/Locks/Linkages36
Visibility34

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

00V305000Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle BarReported 12/10/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH 2-SPOKE LUXURY WHEELS MANUFACTURED JULY 1992 THROUGH JUNE 1993; OR EQUIPPED WITH 4-SPOKE SPORT WHEELS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1992 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1993. THE STEERING WHEEL… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL FOR CRACKS AND ANY WHEELS WITH CRACKS WILL BE REPLACED. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL HAVE A REINFORCEMENT PLATE INSTALLED TO PREVENT STEERING…

99V213000Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Hinge And AttachmentsReported 02/09/1999

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE STRUT TO THE BODY AND THE REAR LIFTGATE CAN ACCUMULATE FATIGUE DAMAGE IF THREE FACTORS COMBINE. IF THE BOLT IS LOOSE, THE GAS STRUT IS OVER-PRESSURIZED, AND… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR LOOSE FASTENERS, IF THE FASTENERS ARE LOOSE, THE STRUT (AND INTEGRAL BOLTS) WILL BE REPLACED. IF THE BOLT SHOWS EVIDENCE OF TORQUE, THE BOLT WILL BE…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 58 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
R2118796A2016-02-26Engine And Engine CoolingValve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
23-014-152015-04-23EquipmentChild Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child…
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

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

Does the 1994 Voyager have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.8L V6 get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 20 highway / 17 combined mpg.