PlymouthVoyager19942.5L L4/plymouth/voyager/1994/2-5l-l4/
AS platform

1994 Plymouth Voyager — 2.5L L4

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1994 Voyager 2.5L L4.

Body VANEngine 2.5L L4Transmission Automatic 3-spd

The 1994 Plymouth Voyager arrived as a minivan built on Chrysler's AS platform, pairing a 2.5-liter inline-four with a three-speed automatic transmission and returning EPA fuel economy figures of 18 city, 22 highway, and 19 combined mpg. Routine service is straightforward, with the manufacturer calling for 5 quarts of 10W-30 API engine oil at filter-change intervals, a reflection of the powertrain's uncomplicated character. Within the Voyager's broader 1990–2000 complaint record—where 1992 represents the worst year at 835 owner reports and 2000 the cleanest at 171—this 1994 example's 627 complaints and five recalls position it on the heavier side of mid-decade production, with airbag concerns leading the docket. For a researcher, that combination marks the 1994 model as a notable trouble spot in a generation whose reliability clearly improved over time, even if this particular year was not the place where that turnaround had yet taken hold.

Model year19951994

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5 qt w/ filterOEM · verified
Engine oil type10W-30 APIOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy18/22/19 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engine air filter, fuel filter, front wiper blades, serpentine belt and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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
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 3-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 / combined18 / 22 / 19 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 5 qt w/ filter of 10W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil10W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5 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 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) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Power Steering Line (inspect) · Power Steering System (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 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect)
At 52,500 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
Every 60,000 miDistributor Cap (inspect) · Distributor Rotor (inspect) · Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect) · 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 1994 Plymouth Voyager registers 627 federal complaints, a noticeable drop from the 835 complaints recorded in 1992 and the 697 in 1993, placing it near the middle of a peak‑to‑decline arc for the early‑1990s. Recall activity also falls to its lowest point in the series at five recalls, well below the 10‑11 recalls typical of the surrounding years (1992‑1993 and 1997‑1998). Investigations decline in step, from 14 in 1992 to eight in 1994, while Technical Service Bulletins rise steadily, reaching 58 in 1994—the highest count up to that point and a prelude to the sharp increase seen in later years. The top complaint categories in 1994 are Air Bags (91), Power Train (84), Engine & Engine Cooling (58), and Structure (52), with 80 crash‑related and only eight fire‑related complaints, indicating that safety‑critical issues are modest relative to other years. Overall, 1994 shows a downward trend in complaints and recalls but an upward trend in service bulletins, suggesting improving reliability but emerging technical advisories; it is a reasonably solid year to purchase, provided the buyer checks for any outstanding TSBs.

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

How much oil does the 1994 Voyager 2.5L L4 take?

5 qt w/ filter of 10W-30 API, per the factory manual.

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 2.5L L4 get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 22 highway / 19 combined mpg.