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AS platform

1992 Chrysler Town and Country — 3.3L

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

Body VANEngine 3.3LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1992 Chrysler Town and Country is a van riding on Chrysler’s AS platform, powered by a 3.3-liter engine paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and EPA-rated at 16/21/18 mpg. Its mechanical maintenance calls for 4.5 quarts of 5W-30 API oil with filter changes, a concrete specification that anchors its service regimen. Within the model’s 1990–2018 complaint history, this model year registers 160 owner complaints—markedly higher than the 1990 low of 14 yet significantly below the 2011 peak of 773—accompanied by 10 recalls and with Service Brakes, Hydraulic standing out as the top complaint area.

Model year201020092008200720062005200420001992

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filter, fuel filter, spark plug, front wiper blades, serpentine belt and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 for this generation shows a sharp upward arc in its early years: complaints doubled from 14 in 1990 to 28 in 1991, recalls surged from 4 to 10, and investigations jumped from 1 to 11, indicating Chrysler was actively grappling with emerging issues across the platform. Although the 1992 model year is not separately broken out in the year-by-year tally, its top complaint areas—dominated by Service Brakes, Hydraulic (62 complaints) and Service Brakes (9), together representing the overwhelming majority of reported problems—suggest the braking system was the defining vulnerability for this model year, with 6 crash complaints and 4 fire complaints adding severity context. The power train (16) and structure (11) categories trail far behind, indicating the brake concern was not part of a broad quality decline but rather a concentrated failure point. Positioned at the tail end of the generation's early escalation, the 1992 model appears to inherit the momentum of rising complaint volume seen from 1990 to 1991 without evidence of a corrective plateau. **Takeaway:** This is not a recommended model year to purchase used; the concentrated brake-related complaint volume, combined with crash and fire reports and no evidence of a recall-driven resolution in the data, signals meaningful risk that would require a thorough, independent brake system inspection at minimum before any purchase consideration.

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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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1992 Town and Country 3.3L 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 3.3L get?

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