1989 PLYMOUTH SUNDANCE
3 recalls — 51 complaints — 15 TSBs
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.
89V237000 Dec 27, 1989
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.
Consequence
THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.
Complaint Statistics
51 total complaints
3 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 7 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 3 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 2 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 17, 2003
Incident date: Mar 3, 1998
PAINT PEELING. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
May 25, 2001
Incident date: May 25, 2001
VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK. AND AFTER HAVING REPAIRED LEAK A FEW TIMES WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THAT PART. ALSO, HAS A PROBLEM WITH SEAT BELTS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 25, 2001
Incident date: May 25, 2001
VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK. AND AFTER HAVING REPAIRED LEAK A FEW TIMES WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THAT PART. ALSO, HAS A PROBLEM WITH SEAT BELTS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Apr 5, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 27, 2001
CONSUMER NOTICED LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL ON DRIVERWAY. HAD VEHICLE SERVICED, AND TECHNICIAN STATED HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 28, 2000
Incident date: Jun 10, 1996
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH LACK OF ACCELERATION AND HESITATION WHILE DRVING AT 35 MPH OR MORE. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF INDEPENDENT AND DEALER SHOPS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Nov 16, 1999
PROBLEM: CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD;ACTS LIKE THE IGNITION IS SUDDENLY INTERRUPTED. WILL START BACK UP IN A MINUTE OR LESS. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW CAUSE OR WHAT TO LOOK FOR. HELP! *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Sep 30, 1999
WE WERE NOTIFIED OF A RECALL INVOLVING THE AUTOMATIC SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WERE GIVEN A SMALL TUBE OF LUBRICANT TO USE ON THE TRACKS. LATER, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER HARNESS FAILED AND IT WAS NECESSARY TO MANUALLY MOVE IT TO THE POINT AT WHICH IT WOULD NORMA... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Feb 4, 1999
RECALL WORK COMPLETED ON THE MOTORBELT HOWEVER DRIVER'S SIDE BELT CONTINUES TO MALFUNCTION.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jan 12, 1999
SEAT BACK COLLASPED DUE TO BOLT FAILURE.
WHEELS:HUB
Jan 5, 1999
Incident date: Dec 14, 1998
BACK WHEELS WERE MAKING NOISY. TOOK CAR TO GARAGE AND WHEN THEY PUT IT ON THE LIFT THE PASSENGER'S REAR HUB FELL OFF. THE ONLY THING KEEPING IT ON WAS THE WEIGHT OF THE CAR. THE LOOSE HUB HAD WORN A GROOVE INTO THE AXLE. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Nov 13, 1998
Incident date: Jul 1, 1998
ELECTRICAL PORTION OF THE SHOULDER SEAT BELTS ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DO NOT OPERATE. DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, PROBLEM CANNOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Nov 13, 1998
Incident date: Oct 1, 1998
REAR PLASTIC PORTION OF THE BUMBER FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 18, 1998
VIRTUALLY ALL COMPONENT FAILED. RECALLS AND REPAIRS DID NOT SOLVE PROBLEMS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 2, 1998
Incident date: Oct 18, 1997
ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Feb 23, 1998
Incident date: Dec 1, 1992
MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELTS SLOWLY OR CHATTER IN THE TRACK AND MAY EVENTUALLY STOP TRAVELING AND BECOME INOPERATIVE, LUBRICATE TRACKS ON SEVERAL OCCASION, TO NO AVAIL, RECAL #545
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 29, 1997
ENGINE FIRE.
Fire
SEAT BELTS
May 27, 1997
DRIVER'S MOTORIZED SEAT BELT LOCKS UP.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Mar 6, 1997
Incident date: Jan 22, 1997
WHILE DRIVING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRING CAUSED THE DASH TO CATCH ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
Feb 20, 1997
Incident date: Aug 4, 1995
WHEN LIFTING THE TRUNK, THE TRUNK SUPPORT FAILED, CAUSING THE TRUNK TO COME DOWN. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 1, 1996
THE ENGINE MOUNTS THAT HOLD THE ENGINE IN PLACE, ARE STARTING TO FRACTURE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Feb 29, 1996
Incident date: Oct 15, 1994
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 29, 1996
Incident date: Oct 15, 1994
CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK IN THE MORNING.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 29, 1996
Incident date: Oct 15, 1994
TIMING BELT BROKE. *DSH
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 29, 1996
Incident date: Oct 15, 1994
RPM GUAGE JUMPS AROUND WHILE IGNITION IS ON.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jan 23, 1996
Incident date: Nov 3, 1995
VEHICLES DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WAS INSTALLED DEFECTIVELY FOR A RECALL. REPLACEMENT BELTS HAVE SAME PROBLEM NOT ABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. TT CONSUMER STATED DEALER DID NOT HAVE PART ON 11-3-1995 HAD ORDER PRT INSTALLED NEW PART ON 11-9-1995 PART DEFECTIVE ALSO ON 12-12-1995 CALLED NUMEROUS TIMES... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Sep 29, 1995
Incident date: Mar 3, 1995
PASSENGER'S AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAILED AFTER RECALL (92V-053). *SKD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Sep 21, 1995
Incident date: Mar 29, 1995
WATER PUMP AND HOSES LEAKING.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 21, 1995
Incident date: Mar 29, 1995
OIL PAN LEAK, ALSO OIL SENDING UNIT SWITCH LEAKS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Sep 21, 1995
Incident date: Mar 29, 1995
DIRTY COOLING SYSTEM.
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Sep 21, 1995
Incident date: Mar 29, 1995
REAR SH0CKS LEAKING.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Sep 21, 1995
Incident date: Jan 13, 1995
REAR BRAKES REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Sep 21, 1995
Incident date: Jan 13, 1995
FRONT CALIPERS REPLACED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 21, 1995
Incident date: Mar 29, 1995
DIRTY THROTTLE BODY.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Sep 21, 1995
Incident date: Jan 13, 1995
CV BOOT REPLACED.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Sep 21, 1995
Incident date: Mar 29, 1995
ROTTED HEATER HOSE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 21, 1995
Incident date: Mar 29, 1995
VALVE COVER GASKET LEAK. *SKD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Sep 21, 1995
Incident date: Jan 13, 1995
RIGHT FRONT CALIPER REPLACED.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Aug 17, 1995
THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR GOES OUT AND CAUSES THE CAR TO OVERHEAT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jul 18, 1995
Incident date: Jul 18, 1995
FAULTY DIGITAL DISPLAY. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Jul 18, 1995
Incident date: Jul 18, 1995
FAULTY ELECTRICAL WIRING. *AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jul 18, 1995
Incident date: Jul 18, 1995
AIR CONDITIONING FAILED. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Jul 18, 1995
Incident date: Jul 18, 1995
TAIL LIGHTS FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 15, 1995
Incident date: Mar 13, 1995
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHES ON/OFF. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 15, 1995
Incident date: Mar 13, 1995
NOTICED AN ODOR, ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET DISLOCATED AND STARTED LEAKING. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Mar 8, 1995
Incident date: Mar 6, 1995
LEAK IN FUEL PUMP CAUSED CORROSION TO ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS NOT WORK PROPERLY AND POTENTIAL RISK OF FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Feb 13, 1995
Incident date: Feb 13, 1995
IN COLD WEATHER HATCHBACK HYDRAULIC STRUT WILL NOT STAY UP. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Feb 13, 1995
Incident date: Feb 13, 1995
WHEN PUT KEY IN IGNITION THE WRONG WAY IT BECOMES STUCK AND LOCKS UP IGNITION SYS, AND CAN ONLY BE REMOVED BY A LOCKSMITH. TT
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Feb 1, 1995
Incident date: Nov 1, 1994
CRACKED REAR SPINDLE KNUCKLE BOLT. TT
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jan 27, 1995
Incident date: Jan 23, 1995
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES SEAT BACK WENT FORWARD. CALLER DOES NOT OWN THE VEHICLE. TT
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EPA Fuel Economy — 1989 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) | 21.0 | 26.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 31.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 22.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,300 |
| 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) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Premium | $3,900 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 31.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1989 PLYMOUTH SUNDANCE
15 manufacturer communications from 14 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| 161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
2100601
Mar 16, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
0800600REV
Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
2300800B
Nov 24, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
230800
Mar 3, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
080600
Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
233599REVA
Oct 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
210599A
Sep 3, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY AND INSTALLATION OF A RESUABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT
233599
Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
070397
May 9, 1997
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
VARIOUS CAR OWNER'S HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN USING ENGINE COOLANTS MADE WITH PROPYLENE GLYCOL INSTEAD OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL. *YC
070397
May 9, 1997
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM
230397
Feb 14, 1997
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK. *TW
081695REVA
Oct 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 08-16-95, DATED APR. 14, 1995. IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR **REPEATEDLY** PRESSES AND RELEASES THE SET BUTTON WITH THEIR FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR (A 'LIFT FOOT SET' TO BEGIN SPEED CONTROL OPER
RCL/637
Apr 1, 1995
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
RECALL 637 - CARBON MONOXIDE LEVELS MAY EXCEED THE LIMITS ALLOWED BY FEDERAL EMISSIONS STANDARDS. TO CORECT THIS CONDITION, THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE MUST BE REPLACED. *TW
CH081695
Apr 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL OVERSHOOT/UNDERSHOOT DURING INITIAL SET SPEED SELECTION. *TW
182694
Jan 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
IMPROVED TRANSMISSION SHIFT QUALITY. *TW
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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