1991-1995 Plymouth Voyager: Full Review
Updated: 11/23/08
1995 Plymouth Voyager
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Learn about the year-to-year changes and reliability for the 1991-1995 Plymouth Voyager and our price chart details a range of prices based on vehicle mileage and condition.
Pros
- Antilock brakes (later models)
- Passenger and cargo room
- Ride
- Wet-weather traction (AWD)
Cons
- Fuel economy
- Acceleration (4-cylinder)
Vehicle Highlights
Chrysler unveiled the second generation of its minivan trio in 1991. Major additions included optional antilock brakes and new all-wheel-drive models. The standard-wheelbase Plymouth Voyager continued to be marketed in base, SE, and LE trim levels. The longer Grand Voyager models were provided in SE and LE guise. Under the hood, the regular length models had a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter 4-cylinder as the standard engine and a 3.0-liter V6 as an option. A 3.3-liter V6 was standard on Grand Voyagers and optional on regular-length SE and LE models. Four-cylinder Voyagers came with a 3-speed automatic transmission; in short-wheelbase models, the V6 engines were available with either a 3- or 4-speed automatic, while all Grand Voyagers had the 4-speed gearbox. AWD models required the 3.3-liter V6 and used a permanently engaged full-time system.
Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | Plymouth Voyager LX 3.3-liter Rating | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 4 | |
| Fuel Economy | 4 | |
| Ride Quality | 6 | |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 4 | |
| Quietness | 5 | |
| Controls/Materials | 5 | |
| Interior Room | 6 | |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 6 | |
| Cargo Capacity | 8 | |
| Value within Class | 7 | |
| Total Score: | 55 |
Learn about the year-to-year changes of the 1991-1995 Plymouth Voyager. Get full details of the styling and performance changes throughout the history of the 1991-1995 Plymouth Voyager.
Year to Year Changes
1992 Plymouth Voyager:
A driver-side airbag is standard for 1992, while Chrysler's new integrated child safety seat is optional on the Voyager. Among other changes for 1992, the Grand Voyager is available with a lower-cost powertrain. A 142-horsepower 3.0-liter V6 and 3-speed automatic can be substituted for the standard 150-horsepower 3.3-liter V6 with its 4-speed automatic. Also, the 5-speed manual transmission can once again be paired with the 2.5-liter base engine.
1993 Plymouth Voyager:
On 7-passenger models, the optional Quad-Command bucket seats replace the middle bench seat. Also, the right bucket tilts forward to ease entry and exit to the rearmost bench. Among other changes, the front shoulder belts become height-adjustable and rear shoulder belts have lower anchor points.
1994 Plymouth Voyager:
New safety features are added to the Voyager, including a passenger-side airbag and side door-guard beams that enable the Voyager to meet all passenger-car safety requirements through 1998. There's also a new, more powerful engine option offered for 1994. A 162-horsepower 3.8-liter V6 is a new option for Grand Voyager LE models. The 3.3-liter V6 has been upgraded to produce 162 horsepower as well. Among other changes for 1994, the dashboard has been redesigned, and all models have new bumper fascias and body moldings.
1995 Plymouth Voyager:
No major changes were made to the '95 Voyager as a redesigned '96 model debuted early.
Our road test for the 1991-1995 Plymouth Voyager includes a full evaluation from the inside out. We've evaluated every aspect of the 1991-1995 Plymouth Voyager and highlighted the vehicle's performance with pros and cons. Use our comprehensive road test ratings to decide if this generation 1991-1995 Plymouth Voyager is right for you.
Consumer Guide® Road-Test Evaluation
The primary focus of their redesign was the interior, which shows marked improvements in important areas. First of all, key controls were moved so they no longer are blocked by the steering wheel. Headlamps and wiper/washer switches are now on two pods flanking the steering wheel. Among a variety of thoughtful touches, climate and radio controls were moved closer to the driver, a new center console now features pull-out cupholders, and a locking glovebox has been added to the passenger side. Visibility is better all around, but especially at the rear where the window dips further into the liftgate. A recalibrated suspension shows up in reduced body roll in turns, making Voyager's road manners even more carlike. The Voyager steers precisely and has exceptional stability. On the road, Voyager is remarkably well-mannered for a minivan. Any of the 6-cylinder engines are preferable to the anemic 100-horsepower 4-cylinder. Power from the trio of V6s range from adequate with the 3.0-liter to impressive with the 3.8-liter. The 3.3-liter seems particularly smooth and responsive.
Value for the Money
With all the revisions, Chrysler reasserted its minivan leadership against a growing number of serious competitors. They remained the best-in-class minivans because they were carlike to drive and offered a range of models and features that no rival yet matched.
With all the revisions, Chrysler reasserted its minivan leadership against a growing number of serious competitors. They remained the best-in-class minivans because they were carlike to drive and offered a range of models and features that no rival yet matched.
Expert Ratings Summary
| Category | Plymouth Voyager LX 3.3-liter Rating | |
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| Performance | 4 | |
| Fuel Economy | 4 | |
| Ride Quality | 6 | |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 4 | |
| Quietness | 5 | |
| Controls/Materials | 5 | |
| Interior Room | 6 | |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 6 | |
| Cargo Capacity | 8 | |
| Value within Class | 7 | |
| Total Score: | 55 |
Each vehicle report contains one rating chart for representative model. Consumer
Guide® rates in ten key areas: Performance, Fuel Economy, Ride Comfort, Steering
and Handling, Interior Noise, Controls and Materials, Driver Room, Passenger Room,
Cargo Capacity, and Insurance Costs. These ratings compare the particular vehicle
rated to ALL other vehicles, not a vehicle's standing in a particular class. In the
ratings table, "1" is the lowest rating and "10" is the highest rating.
Our reliability study for this generation Plymouth Voyager includes details on average repair costs, manufacturer recalls, and everything you need to know to gauge the long-term reliability of this generation Plymouth Voyager .
Trouble Spots
Consumer Guide's® Auto Editors have scoured repair bulletins and questioned mechanics to search
for commonly occurring problems for a particular vehicle. In some cases we also give possible manufacturer-suggested
solutions. In many instances these trouble spots are Technical Service Bulletins posted by the manufacturer,
however, we have our own expert looking at additional vehicle problems.
Air conditioner:
If the air conditioner gradually stops cooling and/or the air flow from the vents decreases, the computer (PCM) may not be sending a signal to the compressor-clutch relay to cycle off, which causes the A/C evaporator to freeze up. (1991-95)
Alternator belt:
Deep snow could knock the serpentine belt off the pulleys of a 3.0-liter engine. Installing a shield fixes the problem. (1991-95)
Automatic transmission:
3.3-liter engines may have late, harsh, or erratic automatic transmission shifts that are not transmission related, but caused by a defective throttle-position sensor. (1994)
Automatic transmission:
Bad seals in the transmission lead to premature friction-component wear, which causes shudder when starting from a stop, a bump when coasting to a stop, and slipping between gears. (1993-95)
Automatic transmission:
The transmission front pump could be leaking due to a worn bushing. The fix involves replacement of the pump as well as the torque converter. (1990-95)
Engine mounts:
The motor mount on the left side of the engine tends to break. (1992-93)
Oil consumption and exhaust smoke:
High oil consumption and smoke from the exhaust at idle and deceleration on 3.0-liter engines is caused by exhaust-valve guides that slide out of the heads. (1990-93)
Rough idle:
2.2- or 2.5-liter engines may idle rough or stumble when first started below freezing temperatures unless a revised intake manifold (with an "X" cast into the No. 1 runner) was installed (1992), or a revised computer (PCM) was installed (1992-93), or the computer was reprogrammed (1994).
Transaxle leak:
41TE or 42LE automatic transaxles could take several seconds to engage at startup because of a problem with the valve body. (1993-95)
Consumer Guide® Estimated Repair Costs
This table lists costs of likely repairs for comparison with other vehicles. The
dollar amount includes the cost of the part(s) and labor (based on $50 per hour) for the
typical repair without extras or add-ons. Like the pricing information, replacement
costs can vary widely depending on region. Expect charges at a new-car dealership
to be slightly higher.
| Item Name | Repair Cost |
| A/C Compressor | $455 |
| Alternator | $310 |
| Automatic Transmission or Transaxle | $1,040 |
| Brakes | $275 |
| Constant Velocity Joints | $385 |
| Exhaust System | $400 |
| Radiator | $325 |
| Shocks and/or Struts | $230 |
| Timing Chain or Belt | $265 |
Our price chart for this generation Plymouth Voyager details a range of prices in
year-by-year listings based on vehicle mileage and condition.
| Prices | Good | Average | Poor |
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| 1995 | |||
| Grand Voyager | $1,500-2,100 | $1,000-1,400 | $200-300 |
| Grand Voyager LE | $2,100-2,700 | $1,500-1,900 | $400-500 |
| Voyager | $1,300-1,800 | $800-1,100 | $200 |
| Voyager LE | $1,700-2,200 | $1,100-1,500 | $300 |
| 1994 | |||
| Grand Voyager | $1,300-1,900 | $800-1,200 | $200 |
| Grand Voyager LE | $1,900-2,400 | $1,300-1,700 | $300-400 |
| Voyager | $1,200-1,700 | $700-1,000 | $100-200 |
| Voyager LE | $1,600-2,100 | $1,100-1,400 | $200-300 |
| 1993 | |||
| Grand Voyager | $1,200-1,800 | $700-1,100 | $100-200 |
| Grand Voyager LE | $1,700-2,200 | $1,100-1,500 | $300 |
| Voyager | $1,100-1,500 | $700-900 | $100-200 |
| Voyager LE | $1,500-1,900 | $1,000-1,200 | $200 |
| 1992 | |||
| Grand Voyager | $1,200-1,700 | $700-1,000 | $100-200 |
| Grand Voyager LE | $1,600-2,100 | $1,100-1,400 | $200-300 |
| Voyager | $1,000-1,400 | $600-800 | $100 |
| Voyager LE | $1,300-1,700 | $800-1,100 | $200 |
| 1991 | |||
| Grand Voyager | $1,200-1,600 | $700-1,000 | $100-200 |
| Grand Voyager LE | $1,500-1,900 | $1,000-1,200 | $200 |
| Voyager | $1,000-1,300 | $600-800 | $100 |
| Voyager LE | $1,200-1,600 | $700-1,000 | $100-200 |
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This chart details a range of prices in year-by-year listings for vehicles in three condition levels:
Good: a clean low-mileage, solid-running vehicle that needs little or no repair.
Average: a car with normal miles on the odometer, perhaps a few scrapes or dings;
engine might need a minor repair or two, but runs acceptably well.
Poor: might have potentially dangerous problems with the engine and/or body, or
abnormally high mileage; definitely in need of mechanical attention. Valuations
reflect wholesale prices paid by dealers at auction, and retail prices on used-car
lots. Each range covers all trim levels and engine types for a vehicle with a typical
amount of equipment--usually an automatic transmission, air conditioning, stereo,
etc. Fully loaded vehicles may cost more. Average mileage is 12,000 miles per year. Keep
in mind that these are guidelines only. Actual selling prices vary- especially from
region to region.
Specs for this generation Plymouth Voyager include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Grand -door van | |
| Wheelbase, in. | 119.3 | |
| Overall Length, in. | 192.8 | |
| Overall Width, in. | 72.0 | |
| Overall Height, in. | 66.7 | |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3531 | |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 141.3 | |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 20.0 | |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | |
| Front Head Room, in. | 39.1 | |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 38.3 | |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 38.5 | |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 37.7 | |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
Regular-wheelbase models come standard with a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter 4-cylinder and 3-speed automatic transmission. It provides 100 horsepower at 4800 rpm and 135 pound-feet of torque at 2800 rpm. The optional engine is a 3.0-liter V6 that provides 142 horsepower at 5000 rpm and 173 pound-feet of torque at 2400 rpm. A 3.3-liter V6 is standard on Grand Voyagers and optional on regular-length SE and LE models. Manual transmissions were dropped for 1991, then returned as the standard gearbox for base-model Voyagers equipped with 2.5-cylinder engines for 1992-94. The manual transmission is then dropped again for 1995. The 4-cylinder Voyagers come with a 3-speed automatic in 1991 and 1995; in short-wheelbase models, the V6 engines are available with either a 3- or 4-speed automatic, while all Grand Voyagers have the 4-speed gearbox. The permanently engaged 4-wheel-drive models require the 3.3-liter V6. For 1992, the Grand Voyager is available with a lower-cost, 142-horsepower 3.0-liter V6 and 3-speed automatic in place of the standard 150-horsepower 3.3-liter V6 with its 4-speed automatic. For 1994, a 3.8-liter V6 is a new option for Grand Voyager LE models. It delivers 162 horsepower at 4400 rpm and 213 pound-feet of torque at 3600 rpm. Horsepower and torque for the 3.3-liter V6 that comes standard on the Grand SE have been upgraded as well, to produce 162 horsepower at 4800 rpm and 194 pound-feet of torque at 3600 rpm. For 1994, an overdrive lock-out switch comes on all 4-speed automatics paired with Chrysler's three V6 engines. For 1995, a 3.3-liter V6 is engineered to run on compressed natural gas and comes packaged in a new CNG version of the Plymouth Voyager. The CNG engine produces 135 horsepower.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| ohv V6 | 3.3 / 201 | 150 | 185 | 4-speed automatic: 18/23 | 4-speed automatic: 18.5 |
| ohc I4 | 2.5 / 153 | 100 | 135 | 5-speed manual: 20/28 3-speed automatic: 21/25 |
5-speed manual: -- 3-speed automatic: -- |
| ohc V6 | 3.0 / 181 | 142 | 173 | 3-speed automatic: 20/24 4-speed automatic: 19/25 |
3-speed automatic: 17 4-speed automatic: -- |
| ohv V6 | 3.8 / 204 | 162 | 213 | 4-speed automatic: 17/23 | 4-speed automatic: -- |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Built In: Canada, USA
Drive Wheels: transverse front-engine/front- or all-wheel drive
Detailed safety information for this generation Plymouth Voyager include detailed crash test scores from the NHTSA.
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | 1995 Voyager |
|---|---|
| Front Impact, Driver | 4 |
| Front Impact, Passenger | 4 |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Sideimpact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Learn about official auto recalls, reliability issues, and vehicle problems for the 1991-1995 Plymouth Voyager directly from the NHTSA and manufacturers.
NHTSA Recall History
1991 w/ABS:
High-pressure hose in antilock braking system may leak or detach, which increases likelihood of brake lockup.
1991 w/ABS:
High-pressure pump of antilock braking system may be porous, resulting in increased stopping distances.
1991:
Liftgate-support attaching bolts can break, resulting in liftgate falling unexpectedly.
1991-92:
Steering-wheel mounting armature can develop cracks and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column; can result in loss of vehicle control.
1991-93 w/ABS:
Piston seal in control unit can wear excessively; ABS could fail, and power assist might be reduced.
1991-93:
Due to improperly staked left windshield-wiper pivot drive arm, wipers could cease to function.
1991-93:
Seatbelt-release button can stick inside cover, so buckle is only partially latched; also, center rear-belt anchor clip can disconnect.
1992:
Bolts that attach gas strut to rear liftgate can accumulate fatigue damage, if loose; liftgate could fall suddenly.
1992:
Brake pedal pad attachment arm on small number of vehicles could break.
1992:
Brake-pedal pad attachment to pedal arm may not have adequate strength.
1992:
Fuel tank may drop, or lines may rupture near fuel tank, leading to possible fire.
1992:
Zinc plating of some upper steering-column shaft-coupling bolts caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage.
1993-94:
Liftgate support attaching bolts can break, resulting in liftgate falling unexpectedly.
1993-94:
Lug nuts on optional 15-inch stamped steel wheels may have been improperly installed, which could lead to wheel separation.
1993-95:
Wiring that initiates driver and/or passenger airbag could short immediately after turning ignition key to "on" position, causing airbag to deploy inadvertently.
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