PlymouthVoyager19933.3L/plymouth/voyager/1993/3-3l/
AS platform

1993 Plymouth Voyager — 3.3L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1993 Voyager 3.3L.

Body VANEngine 3.3LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1993 Plymouth Voyager 3.3L is a minivan built on the AS platform, powered by a 3.3-liter engine paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission and requiring 4.5 quarts of 5W-30 API oil for service. With EPA estimates of 16/22/18 mpg across city/highway/combined cycles, this model year falls within a generation that accumulated 697 owner complaints total, with service brakes and hydraulic systems cited as the primary concern area across 10 separate recalls. Compared to the broader 1990-2000 model span where complaints peaked at 835 in 1992 and tapered to a low of 171 by 2000, the 1993 sits near the middle of this complaint trajectory, suggesting reliability issues that were more pronounced in earlier years of this generation before gradual improvement took hold.

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 economy16/22/18 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filter, fuel filter, spark plug, front wiper blades, serpentine belt and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 filter04213583AB discontinued · alt 04306113
Fuel filter04682923 discontinued
Spark plug68304174AA discontinued · alt SP0RN14MC5
Front wiper blades04389350 discontinued
Serpentine belt04798390 discontinued · alt 04612461
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 weight3968 lb

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 22 / 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 miAutomatic Seat Belt Track (lubricate) · Brake Line (inspect) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 22,500 miWheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
At 52,500 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEmission Control System (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (replace) · Spark Plugs (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 1993 Plymouth Voyager sits just past the generation's complaint peak of 835 in 1992, with 697 complaints — the second-highest total in the dataset — alongside 10 recalls and 12 investigations, figures that remain elevated compared to the sharp declines seen from 1994 onward. Technical service bulletins climbed steadily to 55 in 1993, signaling growing manufacturer service activity even as recall counts dipped from the prior year's 11. The top complaint categories for 1993 were service brakes hydraulic (161), seat belts (85), power train (77), and steering (52), with 49 crash-related and 5 fire-related complaints recorded; the data does not specify root causes for these patterns. Compared to the improving trajectory that follows — complaints falling to 405 by 1995 and recalls to 4 — the 1993 model year still reflects the tail end of the generation's most troubled period. Buyers should expect higher-than-average service needs, particularly in braking and restraint systems, and verify that all recall campaigns have been completed. This is a below-average year to buy unless the price reflects the elevated risk and documentation confirms all remedies were performed.

10
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
55
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
12
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
697
Owner complaints
49 involved a crash · 5 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 697 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic161
Seat Belts85
Power Train77
Steering52
Engine & Engine Cooling49
Structure46
Visibility36
Electrical System32

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 10 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

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…

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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 55 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
R2118796A2016-02-26Engine And Engine CoolingValve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
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

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 1993 Voyager 3.3L take?

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

Does the 1993 Voyager 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 / 22 highway / 18 combined mpg.