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1994 Plymouth Voyager

Introduction:

The 1994 Plymouth Voyager is a minivan known for its spacious interior, comfortable ride, and reliable engine options. It was available with a choice of two engines and three transmission options. The 3.0L V6 engine produced 150 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque, while the 3.3L V6 engine generated 162 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of torque. The Voyager came with a standard five-speed manual transmission or an optional four-speed automatic transmission.

Engine

3.0L V6 Engine

  • Head Gasket Failure:
    • Description/Symptoms: Leaking coolant, overheating, white smoke from exhaust
    • Solution: Replace head gasket
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $1,500+
    • Recalls: None Found
  • Intake Manifold Gasket Failure:
    • Description/Symptoms: Coolant leaks, loss of coolant, engine overheating
    • Solution: Replace intake manifold gasket
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500+
    • Recalls: None Found

3.3L V6 Engine

  • No Issues Found

Transmission

Five-Speed Manual Transmission

  • No Issues Found

Four-Speed Automatic Transmission

  • Transmission Slipping:
    • Description/Symptoms: Vehicle hesitates or slips when shifting gears, difficulty changing gears
    • Solution: Replace or rebuild transmission
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $2,500+
    • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

  • Lower Ball Joint Failure:
    • Description/Symptoms: Clunking noise when turning or hitting bumps, excessive tire wear
    • Solution: Replace lower ball joint
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400+
    • Recalls: None Found

Electrical

  • Power Window Motor Failure:
    • Description/Symptoms: Windows not working properly, grinding noise when operating
    • Solution: Replace power window motor
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $150 - $300+
    • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

  • Rust on Body Panels:
    • Description/Symptoms: Appearance of rust on body panels, particularly fenders and rockers
    • Solution: Remove rust and apply undercoating
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+
    • Recalls: None Found

Interior

  • Dashboard Cracking:
    • Description/Symptoms: Cracks developing on the dashboard
    • Solution: Replace dashboard or use dashboard cover
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500+
    • Recalls: None Found
  • Rear Seat Recline Mechanism Failure:
    • Description/Symptoms: Rear seats unable to recline or lock in place
    • Solution: Replace recline mechanism
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200+
    • Recalls: None Found

Summary:

The 1994 Plymouth Voyager has a number of common issues, but most are relatively minor and inexpensive to repair. However, issues such as transmission slipping or head gasket failure can be more severe and costly to fix. Overall, the Voyager is a reliable vehicle with a few minor flaws.

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