PlymouthVoyager19943.3L V6/plymouth/voyager/1994/3-3l-v6/
AS platform

1994 Plymouth Voyager — 3.3L V6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1994 Voyager 3.3L V6. Covers both the standard and High Output 3.3L V6.

Body VANEngine 3.3L V6Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1994 Plymouth Voyager, riding on the AS platform and powered by a 3.3L V6 mated to a four-speed automatic, was a front-wheel-drive minivan that returned EPA ratings of 16 city, 21 highway, and 18 combined. Among its standout figures, the engine required 4.5 quarts of 5W-30 oil with a filter change, while the model year itself accumulated 627 total owner complaints—placing it squarely in the middle of the 1990–2000 generation, well below the 1992 peak of 835 but above the 2000 low of 171. With air bags as the top complaint area and five recalls on record, the 1994 Voyager represents a transitional point in the model’s reliability history, where early-generation issues were still present but not yet fully resolved.

Model year2000199919981997199619951994

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filter, fuel filter, spark plug, front wiper blades, serpentine belt and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 · alt 04213583AB
Fuel filter04682923 discontinued
Spark plug68305411AA discontinued · alt 68304174AA
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 4-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 / 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 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) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Power Steering Line (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAutomatic Seat Belt Track (lubricate) · Brake Line (inspect) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 22,500 miWheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Breather Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Line (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
At 52,500 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark 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 model year sits on the downward slope of a federal-record peak that crested in 1992 with 835 complaints, 11 recalls, and 14 investigations, as all three metrics declined sequentially through 1993 and dropped further in 1994 to 627 complaints, 5 recalls, and 8 investigations. Relative to the immediate post-peak years, 1994 shows improvement yet still carries higher complaint volume than the 405 logged in 1995, while technical service bulletines continued their steady climb to 58, up from 24 in 1990. The top complaint categories for 1994 were air bags, power train, engine and engine cooling, and structure, with 80 crash-related and 8 fire-related complaints recorded; the data does not specify root causes. Although recall activity halved from 1993 levels, the sustained TSB growth and the fact that complaint counts remained elevated above later years suggest 1994 was a transitional model year still working through generation-wide issues. Buyers should recognize that while 1994 avoids the worst concentration of recalls and investigations seen in 1991–1993, it is not yet as quiet as 1995 or the lower-complaint years that followed. Given the declining but still-meaningful complaint volume and the specific concentration of air bag and power train grievances, 1994 is a cautiously acceptable choice within this generation but not the cleanest year to target.

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 3.3L V6 take?

4.5 qt w/ filter of 5W-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 3.3L V6 get?

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