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AS platform

1992 Chrysler Town and Country — 3.0L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1992 Town and Country 3.0L.

Body VANEngine 3.0LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1992 Chrysler Town and Country is a full-size van riding on the AS platform and powered by a 3.0L engine paired with an automatic four-speed transmission, delivering EPA-rated fuel economy of 16 city, 21 highway, and 18 combined mpg. Among its service specifications, the engine requires 4.5 quarts of 5W-30 API oil with a filter. In terms of reliability, this model year accumulated 160 total owner complaints—the most common issue involving the service brakes (hydraulic system)—and was subject to 10 recalls, placing it within a broader model history where complaint volume ranged from a low of 14 in 1990 to a high of 773 in 2011, indicating that the 1992 model sits on the lower end of the complaint spectrum for the series.

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filter, fuel filter, spark plug, front wiper blades, serpentine belt and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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
Fuel filter04682923 discontinued
Spark plugSP0RN14MC5 discontinued
Front wiper blades04389350 discontinued
Serpentine belt04612928 discontinued · alt 04798386
Thermostat04494470 discontinued · alt 04781661AB

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 height68.9 in
Wheelbase119.3 in
Curb weight3964 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 Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 qt w/ filter

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 7,500 mi. The big-interval services (every 7,500 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 miEngine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 15,000 miEngine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 22,500 miWheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Emission Control System (inspect) · PCV Valve (replace) · Spark Plug Wires (replace)
Every 82,500 miOxygen Sensor (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

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 provided shows 1990 and 1991 carried 14 to 28 complaints and 4 to 10 recalls, whereas figures beginning in 2001 surge to 473 complaints and beyond, indicating the early years of this dataset maintained a far lower federal footprint before escalating dramatically. Because 1992 falls immediately after 1991 and before the 2001 spike in the provided timeline, it sits at the low-report opening phase of this generational arc. Specifically for 1992, federal data logs 62 complaints under Service Brakes, Hydraulic, 16 under Power Train, and 11 under Structure, alongside 6 crash and 4 fire complaints, though the data does not specify root causes. With only 1990 and 1991 showing lower summary volumes before the record jumps to substantially higher counts in subsequent years, 1992 represents the tail end of the generation’s lighter early reporting period. Consequently, 1992 is a relatively reasonable year to buy within this sequence, provided a pre-purchase inspection focuses on the brake hydraulic system and overall powertrain condition.

10
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
56
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
14
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
160
Owner complaints
6 involved a crash · 4 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 160 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic62
Power Train16
Structure11
Service Brakes9
Electrical System9
Visibility8
Steering8
Engine & Engine Cooling7

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 56 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
230272016-08-23Electrical SystemReturn: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have…
231372016-08-22EquipmentInspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either…
231042016-08-22Equipment05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or…
202442016-08-18EquipmentCBXDP361AA Return: Spacer Kit - Visor You have been identified as either having stock, or…
Volume 2, Issue2016-08-18EquipmentWarranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations

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 Town and Country 3.0L take?

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

Does the 1992 Town and Country have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.0L get?

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