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AS platform

1995 Plymouth Voyager — 2.5L L4

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Voyager 2.5L L4.

Body VANEngine 2.5L L4Transmission Automatic 3-spd

The 1995 Plymouth Voyager is a minivan riding on the AS platform, powered by a 2.5L inline-four engine and a three-speed automatic transmission, achieving EPA fuel economy of 18 city, 23 highway, and 20 combined mpg. With 405 total owner complaints and four recalls—the top issue being air bags—this model year sits between the generation’s highest complaint year of 1992 (835 complaints) and its lowest of 2000 (171 complaints), placing it in the middle of the reliability spectrum for the 1990–2000 Voyager range.

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
Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy18/23/20 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 34 · 600 CCA battery, 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engine air filter, fuel filter, front wiper blades, serpentine belt and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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.

Battery groupBCI 34 · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeLT195-75R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter05281090AB
Engine air filter04213583AB discontinued · alt 04306113
Fuel filter04682923 discontinued
Front wiper blades04673043 discontinued
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 weight4019 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 62.2 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 23 / 20 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. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-2-4.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil10W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5 qt w/ filter

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs18 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel BoltsAT: 55 ft-lbs, MT: 70 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts16.7 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts16.7 ft-lbs
Main BearingsStep1: 30 ft-lbs, Step 2: 90 degrees ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs17 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts85-115 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill PlugPTU: 20.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-2-4
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque20.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND 8 oil
Standard BCI Group Number34
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca
Optional BCI Group Number34
Optional BCI Cranking Performance685 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test16 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief16 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature195 °F
Engine Compression185-139 PSI. 14 Maximum variation PSI.
Engine Compression100 Minimum psi
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket25
Torque to Knuckle130-190 ft-lbs / 80 ft-lbs / 160 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH STANDARD
Torque Caliper to Bracket30 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle160 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH STANDARD
Torque Caliper to Bracket30 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle160 ft-lbs

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
140 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9040 ft. lbs

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 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Power Steering Line (inspect) · Power Steering System (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Automatic Seat Belt Track (lubricate)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
At 52,500 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect)
Every 60,000 miIgnition Timing (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 1995 model year sits at the low end of a steep downward arc from this generation’s peak complaint and safety-action years: after reaching highs of 835 complaints, 11 recalls, and 14 investigations in 1992, the counts decline to 405 complaints, 4 recalls, and 6 investigations in 1995, with recalls hitting their lowest mark in the provided record to that point. Technical service bulletins move in the opposite direction, climbing steadily from 24 in 1990 to 65 in 1995, indicating ongoing service needs even as formal safety metrics ease. Relative to the years immediately before and after in the record, 1995 posts substantially fewer complaints than 1994 (627) and 1993 (697), while the 1997 model records a comparable 368 complaints but more than doubles recalls to 11. Within the 1995 data, air bags generate the highest complaint count at 77, followed by power train at 55, though the federal record does not specify root causes; crash-related complaints total 63 and fire complaints total 2. Because 1995 represents a relative low point in complaints and recalls following the mid-decade peak while maintaining fewer investigations than adjacent model years, it stands as one of the more favorable years to buy in this run, contingent on confirming that prior air bag and power train items have been addressed through maintenance.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
65
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
6
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
405
Owner complaints
63 involved a crash · 2 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 405 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags77
Power Train55
Engine & Engine Cooling35
Structure35
Service Brakes, Hydraulic26
Seats21
Latches/Locks/Linkages20
Steering14

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

03E045000EquipmentReported 26/09/2003

AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 17, 2002, AND JANUARY 20, 2003, SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES LISTED ABOVE. THE FILTER MAY EXPERIENCE MALFUNCTION OF THE QUICK CONNECTOR EITHER BLOCKING… Remedy: AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS FOR 1995-2000 SHORT WHEELBASE CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER AND DODGE CARAVAN MINIVANS PART NO. 18232 AND DATE CODE 0237, 0249, OR…

95I001005Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:LockReported 27/03/1995

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITH REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES. CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE… Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS DURING DECEMBER 1995.

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 1995 Voyager 2.5L L4 take?

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

Does the 1995 Voyager have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 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 / 23 highway / 20 combined mpg.