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AS platform

1995 Plymouth Voyager — 3.8L V6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Voyager 3.8L V6.

Body VANEngine 3.8L V6Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1995 Plymouth Voyager is a minivan built on the AS platform and powered by a 3.8L V6 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, delivering EPA-estimated fuel economy of 15/21/17 mpg across city, highway, and combined cycles. This model year falls within a generation that accumulated 405 owner complaints—placing it between the peak of 835 complaints recorded in 1992 and the low of 171 in 2000, indicating a middle trajectory in the model's longitudinal reliability profile. The top complaint area for this generation centered on air bags, and the vehicle was subject to four recalls during this period. As part of a broader data set spanning 1990 to 2000, the 1995 Voyager's complaint volume suggests moderate but not insignificant ownership concerns relative to its platform siblings.

Model year2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy15/21/17 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 34 · 600 CCA battery, 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filter, fuel filter, spark plug, front wiper blades, serpentine belt and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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.

Battery groupBCI 34 · 600 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeLT195-75R15OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	05281090AB
Engine air filter	04213583AB discontinued · alt 04306113
Fuel filter	04682923 discontinued
Spark plug	68304174AA discontinued · alt SP0RN14MC5
Front wiper blades	04673043 discontinued
Serpentine belt	04612461 discontinued · alt 04798390
Thermostat	MD997310 discontinued · alt 04573560AE

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	192.9 in
Overall width	72 in
Overall height	65.7 in
Wheelbase	119.3 in
Curb weight	4019 lb
Track (front / rear)	59.8 / 62.2 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	15 / 21 / 17 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts	AT: 55 ft-lbs, MT: 70 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	20.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	9 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	85-115 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	PTU: 20.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	100 rpm
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Champion
Spark Plug Gap	0.048-0.053 in
Spark Plug Torque	20 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	ND 8 oil
Standard BCI Group Number	34
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca
Optional BCI Group Number	34
Optional BCI Cranking Performance	685 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	16 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	16 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	195 °F
Engine Compression	100
Engine Compression	100
Engine Compression	100 Minimum psi
Engine Oil Pressure	30-80 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	3000 rpm

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	25
Torque to Knuckle	130-190 ft-lbs / 80 ft-lbs / 160 ft-lbs
Brake Application	WITH STANDARD
Torque Caliper to Bracket	30 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	160 ft-lbs
Brake Application	WITH STANDARD
Torque Caliper to Bracket	30 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	160 ft-lbs

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

40 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

40 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

30 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

30 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the 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 mi	CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Power Steering Line (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Automatic Seat Belt Track (lubricate)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
At 52,500 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Spark 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 1995 Plymouth Voyager sits at a notable inflection point in the model's federal record: complaints have fallen sharply from the 1992 peak of 835 to 405, while recalls (4) and investigations (6) reach their lowest levels since 1990, suggesting improving field reliability through the early generation. However, Technical Service Bulletins climb steadily to 65 — up from 58 in 1994 and far above the 24 in 1990 — indicating growing manufacturer awareness of service patterns even as formal actions decline. The top complaint categories center on Air Bags (77 reports), Power Train (55), Engine & Engine Cooling (35), and Structure (35), with 63 crash-related and 2 fire-related complaints logged; the data does not specify root causes for these concentrations. Compared to the subsequent 1997–2000 period, 1995's complaint volume is higher but its recall count is markedly lower than the 10–11 recalls seen in later years. This year reflects a transition from the high-complaint early generation toward a more stable profile, albeit with emerging air bag and powertrain service activity. For a buyer prioritizing fewer formal safety actions and declining owner complaints, 1995 represents a relatively favorable entry point in this generation, provided air bag system functionality is verified.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

405

Owner complaints

63 involved a crash · 2 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 405 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags77

Power Train55

Engine & Engine Cooling35

Structure35

Service Brakes, Hydraulic26

Seats21

Latches/Locks/Linkages20

Steering14

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

03E045000EquipmentReported 26/09/2003

AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 17, 2002, AND JANUARY 20, 2003, SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES LISTED ABOVE. THE FILTER MAY EXPERIENCE MALFUNCTION OF THE QUICK CONNECTOR EITHER BLOCKING… Remedy: AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS FOR 1995-2000 SHORT WHEELBASE CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER AND DODGE CARAVAN MINIVANS PART NO. 18232 AND DATE CODE 0237, 0249, OR…

95I001005Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:LockReported 27/03/1995

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITH REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES. CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE… Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS DURING DECEMBER 1995.

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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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 34 battery AS-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 05281090AB Engine air filter 04213583AB Fuel filter 04682923 Spark plug 68304174AA

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 1995 Voyager have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 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 / 21 highway / 17 combined mpg.