1988 PLYMOUTH SUNDANCE
3 recalls — 45 complaints
08E033000 Apr 14, 2008
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS... Read more
Consequence
THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSS... Read more
Remedy
FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
92V053000 Apr 13, 1992
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS CAN MALFUNCTION AND BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence
SEAT OCCUPANTS WITHOUT SHOULDER RESTRAINTS ARE SUBJECT TOINCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
REPLACE THE SYSTEM DRIVE AND RAIL ASSEMBLY WITH REVISED COMPONENTS.
88V129000 Aug 1, 1988
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Defect Description
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT LAP BELT RETRACTOR, WHICH INCORPORATES A CHILD SEAT BELT LOCKING FEATURE, MAY MALFUNCTION.
Consequence
SEAT BELT LOCK WOULD EXTRACT AND CHILD SEAT MAY MOVE OUTOF ITS RESTRAINED POSITION.
Remedy
REPLACE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT LAP RETRACTOR WITH A REDESIGNED RETRACTOR.
Complaint Statistics
45 total complaints
2 crashes 2 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 8 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 3 |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
SEAT BELTS
Oct 29, 2001
Incident date: Oct 12, 2001
MOTOR BELT DOES NOT FUNCTION ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. *AK *YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 26, 2001
Incident date: Apr 12, 2001
THIS CAR HAS A POTENTIAL FOR "OIL" FIRE AND NO DEALER SO FAR HAS BEEN ABLE TO OFFER A SOLUTION. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Nov 29, 2000
Incident date: Nov 20, 2000
I CAME HOME FROM WORK ON THE 20TH OF NOVEMBER AND WHEN I PULLED INTO MY DRIVE WAY MY CAR WEN'T UP IN FLAMES FROM WHAT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID WAS A AS LEAK THAT WAS LEAKING FROM MY FUEL INJECTER ONTO MY MANIFOLD. MY CAR WAS TOTALED FROM THIS FIRE. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO ABOUT THIS. *AK
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Sep 16, 1999
PLEASE CALL BEGONIA FERREIRO AT 1973-344-4469
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Jan 14, 2000
Incident date: Sep 21, 1996
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED. NLM
POWER TRAIN
Jan 14, 2000
Incident date: Nov 11, 1995
VEHICLE HAS ODOMETER TAMPERING/FRAUD. YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jan 14, 2000
Incident date: Sep 21, 1998
WATER PUMP FAILED. NLM
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jan 14, 2000
Incident date: Jul 9, 1996
TRANSMISSION FAILED AND WAS REBUILT. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
Jan 14, 2000
Incident date: Nov 11, 1995
BRAKE ROTORS, SHOES AND LINING FAILED. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jan 14, 2000
Incident date: Nov 11, 1995
BRAKE ROTORS, SHOES AND LINING FAILED. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jan 14, 2000
Incident date: Aug 30, 1996
ENGINE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE OVERHAULED. NLM
PARKING BRAKE
Jan 14, 2000
Incident date: Sep 30, 1996
PARKING BRAKE FAILED. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jan 14, 2000
Incident date: Sep 19, 1996
MUFFLER FAILED. NLM
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Jan 14, 2000
Incident date: Jun 18, 1997
RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED. NLM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Aug 17, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1988
REAR SEAT BELT ISN'T WORKING PROPERLY, AND WHEN TRYING TO PULL THE SEAT BELT OUT OF THE RETRACTOR, THE SEAT BELT WILL FREEZE. CONSUMER CAN'T PULL THE SEAT BELT OUT. *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: May 29, 1998
REAR DEFROST WIRING SHORT.
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 16, 1998
Incident date: Apr 10, 1998
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE BLEW OUT, VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE AND THEN DIED OUT.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Jun 20, 1997
Incident date: Apr 13, 1997
MAIN HOOD LATCH FAILED TO HOLD THE HOOD SHUT/SECONDARY LATCH ALSO FAILED TO ENGAGE. *AK
SEAT BELTS
May 21, 1997
AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERATIVE. THE NYLON TACKS FOR BELTS HAVE WORN AWAY. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Jan 24, 1997
GAS TANK MOUNTING BRACKETS RUSTED, CAUSING TANK STRAPS TO FALL DOWN.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Dec 30, 1996
Incident date: Oct 1, 1996
ENGINE HEAD GASKET/VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED; ALSO REPLACED RACK AND PINION STEERING/LEFT WHEEL CYLINDER AND OXYGEN SENSOR. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Dec 30, 1996
Incident date: Oct 1, 1996
ENGINE HEAD GASKET/VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED; ALSO REPLACED RACK AND PINION STEERING/LEFT WHEEL CYLINDER AND OXYGEN SENSOR. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
Dec 30, 1996
Incident date: Oct 1, 1996
ENGINE HEAD GASKET/VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED; ALSO REPLACED RACK AND PINION STEERING/LEFT WHEEL CYLINDER AND OXYGEN SENSOR. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 30, 1996
Incident date: Oct 1, 1996
ENGINE HEAD GASKET/VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED; ALSO REPLACED RACK AND PINION STEERING/LEFT WHEEL CYLINDER AND OXYGEN SENSOR. *AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Aug 9, 1991
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR REPLACED TWICE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
TURBO REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Jan 7, 1995
INTERMITTENT STALLING.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Sep 21, 1996
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR-END ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK COLLAPSED, VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 9, 1996
Incident date: Aug 1, 1993
CRUISE CONTROL FAILED.
SEAT BELTS
Sep 9, 1996
Incident date: Aug 1, 1993
DRIVERS MOTORBELT FAILED, ALSO COMES ACROSS NECK.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Jan 26, 1996
FUEL INJECTION FAILED. *SD
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Jan 26, 1996
STEERING RACK AND PINION FAILED. *SD
SEAT BELTS
Mar 28, 1996
Incident date: Mar 28, 1996
THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM WAS NOT PROPERLY REPAIRED ACCORDING TO THE RECALL SO NOW IT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL (92V-053). *AK ALSO VEHICLE BLOWING SMOKE INJECTORS WERE REPLACED.*JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Mar 28, 1996
Incident date: Mar 28, 1996
THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM WAS NOT PROPERLY REPAIRED ACCORDING TO THE RECALL SO NOW IT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL (92V-053). *AK ALSO VEHICLE BLOWING SMOKE INJECTORS WERE REPLACED.*JB
SEAT BELTS
Feb 7, 1996
Incident date: Feb 7, 1996
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SIDE SHOULDER SEAT BELTS HAVE FAILED, INVOLVED IN RECALL NO 88V129000 IN 1993, DEALER MADE REPAIRS BUT PROBLEMS CAME BACK. *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 11, 1995
Incident date: Sep 2, 1995
PLACE IN PARK WHILE IDLING, THEN VEHICLE JUMPED TO REVERSE AND ROLLED BACK, DRIVER JUMPED IN AND GOT RAN OVER, FINALLY STOPPED VEHICLE BY PASSENGER. TT
1 injured
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Sep 5, 1995
Incident date: Jul 29, 1995
CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT RECLINED BACKWARDS. TT
Crash
1 injured
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Aug 21, 1995
Incident date: Aug 18, 1995
K FRAME BROKE WHILE DRIVING, DIFFICULT TO STEER. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 26, 1995
THE ENGINE HAS KNOCK IN IT THE PISTON WAS REPLACE . TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Jul 6, 1995
Incident date: May 4, 1995
COMPUTER FAILURE. *TW
SEAT BELTS
Jul 6, 1995
Incident date: May 4, 1995
PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT FAILED AFTER RECALL REPAIRS, FURTHER REPAIRS DENIED DUE TO VEHICLE BEING OUT OF WARRANTY. (88V129) *TW
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 30, 1995
Incident date: May 30, 1993
THREE OUT OF FOUR SEAT BELT BUCKLES UNLATCH WHILE DRIVING. FOURTH SEAT BELT JAMMED IN LOCKING MECHANISM. TT
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
Feb 24, 1995
Incident date: Feb 24, 1993
WHEN USING THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER IT DRAINS THE BATTERY. TT
SEAT BELTS
Jan 17, 1995
Incident date: Jan 7, 1995
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER RESTRAINT; CAR WAS FIXED UNDER THE RECALL INTERIOR SYSTEM PASSIVE # 92V053000 AND IT FAILED AGAIN DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE CONSUMER TO FIX. TT
SEAT BELTS
Jan 11, 1995
Incident date: Jan 27, 1993
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELTS DO NOT FUNCTION. TT
EPA Fuel Economy — 1988 PLYMOUTH SUNDANCE
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 23.0 | 20.0 | Premium | $4,100 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 26.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 30.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Premium | $3,900 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 26.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $3,050 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 28.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — PLYMOUTH SUNDANCE
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA89001
Opened: Oct 5, 1988 — Closed: Nov 17, 1989
LOGIC MODULE
There is no summary currently available
DP88017
Opened: Jul 13, 1988 — Closed: Oct 11, 1988
THROTTLE STICKING
THROTTLE STICKING
PLYMOUTH SUNDANCE — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PLYMOUTH SUNDANCE across all model years (1985–1994).
22
Total Recalls
410
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
60
Reported Crashes
25
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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