1991 PLYMOUTH SUNDANCE
4 recalls — 32 complaints — 21 TSBs
99V212000 Aug 6, 1999
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER SEAT CAN FAIL AND SEPARATE.
Consequence
IF THE BOLT FAILS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT WITH A HIGHER STRENGTH BOLT THAT INCLUDES A SELF LOCKING NYLON PATCH.
97V078000 May 10, 1997
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect Description
THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAN FAIL AND SEPARATE.
Consequence
IF THE BOLT FAILS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT WITH A HIGHER STRENGTH BOLT THAT INCLUDES A SELF LOCKING NYLON PATCH.
96V229000 Nov 18, 1996
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.
Consequence
IF THE STEERING WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN, LOSS OF CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL FOR ARMATURE CRACKS IN THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT AREA. ANY STEERING WHEELS SHOWING CRACKS WILL BE REPLACED. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL HAVE A REINFORCEMENT PLATE INSTALLED TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION IN THE EVENT CRACKING OCCURS.
90V162000 Sep 4, 1990
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Defect Description
FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
PROPERLY TORQUE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS TO 250 POUNDS.
Complaint Statistics
32 total complaints
4 crashes 14 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 5 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT | 4 |
| SEATS | 2 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Jun 20, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2000
SERPENTINE BELT ASSOCIATED WITH ALTERNATOR SLIPS FROM PULLEY ASSEMBLY WHEN IN CONTACT WITH WATER IS MADE. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND REPLACED BELT. CONSUMER CONCERNED THAT WHEN BELT SLIPS FROM ASSEMBLY, LOSS OF POWER WOULD OCCUR, AND VEHICLE COULD BE DIFFICULT TO MANAGE. PLEASE P... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: May 17, 2000
SPEEDOMETER ON OTHER PEOPLE'S SAME MODEL CAR HAD SAME PROBLEM
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Jun 27, 2000
PEELING PAINT IS CAUSING ADHESIVE AROUND THE WINDSHIELD TO COME LOOSE. OWNER IS CONCERNED BECAUSE THIS COULD CAUSE WINDSHIELD TO COLLAPSE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER NFORMATION. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
Nov 6, 1999
Incident date: Jun 1, 1998
IF YOU CAN'T HELP ME WITH THE PAINT, PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHO CAN. WAS THERE ANY RECALL ON PAINTING FOR PLYMOUTHS? I SEE MANY SUNDANCES ON THE ROAD WITH THE SAME PROBLEM PEELING AS MINE. ALSO, SOME SPOTS WHERE PEELING OCCURRED, IS NOW RUSTING. AS FOR THE HOOD, REPLACEMENT SHOCKS I PURCHASED HELPED... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Nov 6, 1999
Incident date: Jun 1, 1998
IF YOU CAN'T HELP ME WITH THE PAINT, PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHO CAN. WAS THERE ANY RECALL ON PAINTING FOR PLYMOUTHS? I SEE MANY SUNDANCES ON THE ROAD WITH THE SAME PROBLEM PEELING AS MINE. ALSO, SOME SPOTS WHERE PEELING OCCURRED, IS NOW RUSTING. AS FOR THE HOOD, REPLACEMENT SHOCKS I PURCHASED HELPED... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Sep 21, 1999
Incident date: Dec 21, 1997
HATCHBACK STRUTS FAIL TO KEEP LID UP, FALLS EVERYTIME ITS OPENED CAUSING SERVERE BACK INJURY TO OWNER. *YC
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 6, 1999
STALLS DAILY - HAVE REPLACED HOSES, BATTERY, FILTERS, ETC.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 17, 1999
Incident date: Jun 1, 1999
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACELERATION WHILE BACK BACKING OUT OF A PARKING (VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE CRUISE CONTROL) CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT BETWEEN ANOTHER VEHICLE AND A TREE. DEALER/MFR. WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME.
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Jun 16, 1999
Incident date: Dec 21, 1997
HATCHBACK STRUT RODS FAILED CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMER'S SPINAL COLUMN. MJS
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Jan 12, 1999
FUEL PUMP FAILED.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
Oct 5, 1998
Incident date: Feb 1, 1998
TORSION BAR WELDING BROKE IN REAR AXLE CAUSING NOISE AND BAD PERFORMANCE. QCAW
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 16, 1998
Incident date: Nov 1, 1997
WHILE DRIVING AT LOW RATE OF SPEED (35-40MPH), CAN HEAR CLANGING NOISE NEAR AXLE AREA. TOOK TO MECHANIC & WAS INFORMED PLATE BEHIND AXLE WAS CRACKED & DRIVER WOULD HAVE LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
Feb 3, 1998
THE LIFTGATE SUPPORT THAT HOLDS UP THE TRUNK RELEASED, CAUSING TRUNK TO FALL ON CONSUMER BACK. *AK
SEATS
Nov 4, 1997
Incident date: Nov 3, 1997
DEALERSHIP HAD TO ORDER NEW SEAT BECAUSE BEFORE RECALL NOTICE BOLT HAD ALREADY BROKEN. THIS WAS IN AUG OF 1997. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALERSHIP ABOUT ONCE A WEEK, STILL HAS NOT PROVIDED SEAT. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
Jul 8, 1997
Incident date: Jun 18, 1997
THE SUSPENSION BAR THAT RUNS FROM RIGHT TO LEFT BRAKE CRACKED, CAUSING GRINDING. OWNER HAS DIFFICULTY CONTACTING MANUFACTURER. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Apr 17, 1997
Incident date: Mar 4, 1997
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 15 MPH THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BACK COLLASPED BACKWARDS. THE BOLTS COMPLETELY SHEARED OFF. VEHICLE WAS LEFT AT DEALERSHIP. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Mar 25, 1997
REAR HATCHBACK LIFT GATE FALLS DOWN DUE TO SUPPORT RODS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jan 10, 1997
RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED, VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO CUSTOMER WITH MORE PROBLEMS THAN BEFORE, DEALER DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Nov 15, 1996
Incident date: Sep 1, 1996
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE REAR AXLE IS CRACKED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE AXLE WAS CRACKED CAUSING VEHICLE TO FLEX WHEN PLACED UNDER STRAIN DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.*JB
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
Nov 1, 1996
THE REAR HOOD LATCH FAILED AND DURING HEAVY RAIN THE CAR HAD A WATER LEAK. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Oct 21, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1992
WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD THE LIFTBACK DOES NOT STAY IN OPEN POSITION/NEEDS TO BE PROPPED WITH A STICK OOR BOX. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 26, 1996
Incident date: Apr 12, 1995
THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND THE MOTOR MOUNTS FELL OFF THE VHEICLE. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Feb 29, 1996
Incident date: Jan 23, 1996
BUSINESS AREA HAD BROKEN WATER LINE; ROAD WAS ICY; ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, SLID INTO REAR OF VEHICLE, AIRBAG POPPED OUT, DID NOT INFLATE. *AK
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Feb 29, 1996
Incident date: Jan 23, 1996
BUSINESS AREA HAD BROKEN WATER LINE; ROAD WAS ICY; ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, SLID INTO REAR OF VEHICLE, AIRBAG POPPED OUT, DID NOT INFLATE. *AK
Crash
SEATS
Sep 18, 1995
THE DRIVER SIDE BUCKET SEAT MOVES WHEN SITTING IN SEAT . TT
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Aug 29, 1995
Incident date: Apr 15, 1994
DRIVER'S RECLINING SEAT BACK REST DOES NOT STAY UP ON ITS OWN; STABILIZED BY A MILK CART; ALLEGEDLY FIXED TWICE. TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 8, 1995
Incident date: Aug 8, 1995
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR WHILE SHIFT GEARS WITHOUT PRESSING THE BUTTON. TT
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jul 19, 1995
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE SEAT BACK BOLT BROKEN AND SEAT WHEN BACK. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Jun 8, 1995
Incident date: Jun 5, 1995
SHOULDER SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN PASSENGER IN REAR RIGHT SEAT DURING REAR END IMPACT, PASSENGER SUSTAINED HEAD/NECK INJURIES. *AK
Crash
12 injured
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jun 5, 1995
Incident date: Jul 10, 1994
DRIVERS SEAT BACK BOLT FAILED WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING SEAT BACK TO FALL BACKWARDS. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
May 3, 1995
Incident date: Feb 28, 1991
AUTO-TRAN: CAN REMOVE KEYS FROM IGNITION WITHOUT GEAR IN PARK POSITION; CAN SHIFT GEARS WITHOUT IGNITION SWITCH TURNED; ROLLED ONTO STREET; HIT PARKED CAR. TT
Crash
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Apr 20, 1995
Incident date: Jan 30, 1995
NO LATCH ON FRONT SEATS TO PREVENT SEATS FROM BENDING FORWARD.
EPA Fuel Economy — 1991 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) | 20.0 | 25.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $3,050 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 28.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 26.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $3,050 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 21.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $4,550 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Premium | $4,100 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 31.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
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 — 1991 PLYMOUTH SUNDANCE
21 manufacturer communications from 20 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 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| 145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
0801001
May 25, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
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
082700
Sep 29, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *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
083799
Nov 12, 1999
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *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
081798
Dec 30, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC
0832097
Sep 19, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *NLM
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
CH081695
Apr 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL OVERSHOOT/UNDERSHOOT DURING INITIAL SET SPEED SELECTION. *TW
212794
Feb 1, 1995
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSAXLE LOCKED IN NEUTRAL OR LOCKED IN REVERSE. *TW
241794
Nov 1, 1994
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
PCM NOT PROPERLY DISENGAGING A/C CLUTCH VIA THE RELAY ALSO THE PCM MAY NOT ENERGIZE THE A/C CLUTCH RELAY. *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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