1993 PLYMOUTH SUNDANCE

1 recalls — 67 complaints — 38 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.
227,283 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

67 total complaints 15 crashes 4 fires 15 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL14
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER6
SEATS4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE4
SUSPENSION:REAR3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR2
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY Jun 16, 2003
Incident date: May 6, 2003
REAR AXLE ON A 1993 PLYMOUTH SUNDANCE HAS A ANTI-SWAY BAR WELDED INSIDE THE AXLE. THE SWAY BAR OR THE WELDS BROKE CAUSING A VERY LOUD NOISE. THE REAR AXLE SOUNDS LIKE IT IS GOING TO FALL OFF. SEVERAL MECHANICS STATE THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE HANDLED BY THE MANUFACTURER. COST TO ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jul 23, 2002
Incident date: Jul 21, 2002
WHILE MAKING A TURN AT 25 MPH VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE, GOING THROUGH 2 STOP SIGNS. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES AND EMERGENCY BRAKE, VEHICLE KEPT GOING IN CIRCLES. VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP WHEN IT HIT A LOW CONCRETE BARRIER IN PARKING LOT. VEHICLE AT DEALER AT THIS TIME.*AK
Crash
SUSPENSION:REAR Nov 6, 2001
Incident date: Jun 22, 1999
IN 6/99 I PAID $950.00 TO REPLACE THE REAR TRAILING ARM AT THE MENTIONED DEALER. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS PART WAS NEW AND AN ORIGINAL . I REPLACED THIS PART BECAUSE MY SAFETY WAS IN DANGER. JUST LAST WEEK, I TOOK THE CAR IN BECAUSE OF A SQEEKING NOISE AND THE SAME DEALER WHO REPLACED THE PART, TOLD ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Apr 19, 2001
Incident date: Jan 15, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING TO WORK AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH CAR SUDDENLY DIED. ONCE CAR WAS TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A BROKEN CAMSHAFT. THE CAMSHAFT SNAPPED IN TWO PIECES , THE PULLEY WITH ONE CAM LOBE AND THE REST OF CAMSHAFT COMPOSED THE TWO PARTS... BEEN DRIVING OVER THIRTY YEARS---NEV... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Mar 5, 2001
Incident date: Feb 21, 2001
PREMATURE TRANSMISSION FAILURE - 35,700 MI. - DAMLIER CHRYSLER WILL NOT PARTICIPATE AT ALL IN REPAIR - $1600/$1850 REPAIR COSTS - THIS TRANSMISSION HAS KNOWN HIGH FAILURE RATE DUE TO DESIGN FLAWS. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Oct 23, 2000
Incident date: Sep 1, 2000
RECENTLY MY M/V STARTED LEAKING FUEL FROM A FUEL LINE. I THOUGH THAT THE LEAK WAS DUE TO AGE AND TOOK THE CAR TO A MECHANIC FOR REPAIR. AFTER HE LOOKED AT THE FUEL LINE HE INFORMED ME THAT THE FUEL LINE WAS CUT BY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LINE RUBBING AGAINST IT. I FEEL THAT IF THIS IS A DEFECT IT'S A... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Aug 14, 2000
Incident date: Aug 12, 2000
WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLEY MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING DOORS TO OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN, CAUSED BY CORRODED SPRING WITHIN THE DOOR LATCH MECHANISM. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Jun 27, 2000
Incident date: Jun 27, 2000
WHEN CONSUMER PUT KEY INTO IGNITION THE KEY DIDN'T TURN AT ALL. THEN, IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE. THERE WAS SMOKE AROUND THE IGNITION SWITCH.*AK
Fire
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Mar 27, 2000
Incident date: Sep 1, 1999
RECALL REPAIR NOT COMPLETED DUE TO DEALER/PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *MJS (99V-212)
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Oct 26, 1999
Incident date: Oct 12, 1999
HAD RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE #99V212000. CONTACTED DEALER. INFORMED CONSUMER SEAT HAD TO BE ORDERED. TOOK VEHICLE ON DATE GIVEN. SEAT HAD NOT ARRIVED. SEAT IN VEHICLE WAS BROKEN & WENT BACKWARDS. WAS NOT GIVEN ANY INDICATION WHEN SEAT WOULD BE AVAILABLE. WOULD NEED TO TEAR EXISTING SEAT APART TO REPAI... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE Sep 29, 1999
Incident date: Jul 15, 1999
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT REMAINING ON. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY WOULD DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AT CONSUMER'S COST. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS SAFETY MATTER. *AK
AIR BAGS Sep 22, 1999
Incident date: Jul 1, 1999
WHILE USING AIR CONDITIONER THE FAN STOPPED AND SMOKED ENTERED THE PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT THROUGH THE DASH OR THE STEERING COLUMN. AFTERWARDS THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Sep 22, 1999
Incident date: Jul 1, 1999
WHILE USING AIR CONDITIONER THE FAN STOPPED AND SMOKED ENTERED THE PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT THROUGH THE DASH OR THE STEERING COLUMN. AFTERWARDS THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS Sep 21, 1999
Incident date: Aug 1, 1993
FUEL INJECTORS FAIL CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL, REPAIRS ON SIX OCCASIONS DUE TO FAILURE. MJS
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Sep 2, 1999
Incident date: Sep 2, 1999
WHILE DRIVING ON THE STREET AT APPROX. 40 MPH, BACK REST FELL BACKWARD, AND ALMOST CAUSED VEHICLE TO GO OUT OF CONTROL. SEEKING HELP IN THE MATTER FROM NHTSA. *AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Aug 31, 1999
Incident date: Jul 31, 1998
WHEN TURNING CORNERS THERE IS SOMETHING HITTING AGAINST THE STEERING WHEEL.DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THEY COULD FIX THE PROBLEM AT OWNERS EXPENSE. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Aug 9, 1999
Incident date: Mar 16, 1999
WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN OUT OF A PARKING LOT, THE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. CHYRSLER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Jul 18, 1999
STARTING IN 1996, I NOTICED SMALL PAINT CHIPS/PEELINGS ON THE TOP, HOOD AND TRUNK OF MY VEHICLE. I THOUGHT THEY OCCURRED FROM ROCK CHIPS OR SOMETHING. ONCE THE PEELING CONTINUED AND I FOUND OTHER PEELING ON THE SIDES AND TRUNK, I KNEW IT WAS DAMAGE FROM THE PAINT IT SELF AND NOT WEATHER OR ROCKS! ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 10, 1999
Incident date: May 8, 1999
WHILE DRVING ABOUT 50 MPH THE REAR PANEL THAT GOES FROM THE WINDOW TO THE BACK SEAT, ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, CAUGHT ON FIRE CLOSE TO THE ROOF. IN AUGUST 1997 THERE WAS A FIRE ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP, WHERE CAUSE OF FIRE WAS BEING INVESTIGATED. *AK
Fire
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Dec 21, 1998
Incident date: Dec 20, 1998
AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING ON LIGHT COVER SNOW STREET, GOING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
SEATS Nov 2, 1998
Incident date: Oct 14, 1998
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FOUR CAR ACCIDENT. WHEN FRONTAL IMPACT OCCURRED, THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, AND HIT THE DRIVER. ALSO THE DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE, AND DRIVER ENDED UP LAYING IN THE REAR SEAT, VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED, DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
Crash 1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Nov 2, 1998
Incident date: Oct 14, 1998
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FOUR CAR ACCIDENT. WHEN FRONTAL IMPACT OCCURRED, THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, AND HIT THE DRIVER. ALSO THE DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE, AND DRIVER ENDED UP LAYING IN THE REAR SEAT, VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED, DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
Crash 1 injured
SEATS Jun 16, 1998
Incident date: Feb 19, 1998
VEHICLE REARENDED WHILE AT STOP. FRONT SEAT BOLT BROKE CAUSING SEAT TO FALL BACK.
1 injured
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Jun 13, 1998
Incident date: Jun 11, 1998
WHILE DRIVING,THE FRONT SPLIT SEAT BACK (DRIVER SIDE) SNAP AND FELL BACK; CAUSING TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE,ALMOST CAUSING A SEROUS ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REFUSED TO REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY AND ACCEPT RESPONABILITY.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE May 8, 1998
Incident date: May 6, 1998
ENGINE CYLINDER FROZE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Mar 18, 1998
Incident date: Mar 16, 1998
WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE . OWNER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE ROTORS WERE CORRODED AND CHIPPED. OWNER STATES THAT MANUFACTURER CALLED A RECALL ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES , BUT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Mar 18, 1998
Incident date: Mar 16, 1998
WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE . OWNER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE ROTORS WERE CORRODED AND CHIPPED. OWNER STATES THAT MANUFACTURER CALLED A RECALL ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES , BUT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Feb 20, 1998
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE FRONT SEAT MOVES FORWARD. THE FRONT SEAT DOESN'T LOCK.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Jun 23, 1997
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT INTERMITTENTLY WITH NO WARNING.THE CAR THEN HAS TO SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES TO START AGIAN. *AK
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS May 23, 1997
Incident date: May 18, 1997
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT (60) MPH ON INTERSTATE 70 THE REAR TORSION BAR BROKE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE HOME SLOWLY. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Apr 23, 1997
Incident date: Apr 20, 1997
DRIVERS SIDE SEATBACK COLLAPSED WHILE DRIVING. ALMOST LOST CONTROL. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Dec 1, 1996
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR DROPPED FROM THE HINGES, PUSHING INTO FRONT BUMPER TWICE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Mar 25, 1997
THROTTLE STICKS, WHEN SHIFTING, CLUTCH DEPRESSED AND WHILE IN GEAR AND ACCELERATING.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Feb 26, 1997
Incident date: Jan 3, 1997
WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END ACCIDENT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Crash
SEATS Dec 9, 1996
Incident date: Nov 27, 1996
WHEN ENTERED INTO VEHICLE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BROKE FROM SEAT TRACK AND ANCHORS. *AK *JB
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Jun 28, 1996
LINKAGE IN THE GEAR SHIFT HAS SNAPPED TWICE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Oct 30, 1996
Incident date: May 1, 1996
ENGINE PISTON RINGS LOOSENED, CAUSING ENGINE TO RATTLE. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY Sep 17, 1996
PAINT IS PEELING FROM VEHICLE.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Sep 9, 1996
THE REAR AXLE IS CRACKING, PURCHASED CAR USED . *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Sep 5, 1996
THE TWO FRONT DOORS FLY OPEN WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE EXPLAIN. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Aug 9, 1996
Incident date: Jul 25, 1996
DURING FRONTAL IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK
Crash 2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Aug 6, 1996
Incident date: Aug 1, 1996
VEHICLES ROOF CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO A ELECTRICAL SHORT WHILE DRIVING. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 6, 1996
Incident date: Aug 1, 1996
VEHICLES ROOF CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO A ELECTRICAL SHORT WHILE DRIVING. *AK
Fire
SEATS Jul 15, 1996
Incident date: May 22, 1996
DRIVING DOWN RD, GOING WRONG WAY, STARTED TO TURN AROUND, ANOTHER VEHICLE REARENDED SUNDANCE, FRONT SEATS COLLAPSED/BROKE ONTO REAR, BACKSEATS *AK VEHICLE WAS CRUSHED FOWARD DUE TO IMPACT, STEERING WHEEL RIPPED OUT OF DRIVER'S HANDS CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE, CONSUMER AND PASSENGER SUFFERE... Read more
Crash 2 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Jun 3, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1996
WHILE IN FRONT-END ACCIDENT AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BURNING DRIVERS NECK.PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Crash 1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Mar 22, 1996
Incident date: Feb 2, 1996
CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY FULLY, CONSUMER HIT FACE ON THE STEERING AFTER THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. PLEASE DESRIBE . *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Feb 1, 1996
Incident date: Jan 31, 1996
THE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY, DURING AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Crash 1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Aug 7, 1995
ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILURE, CAUSING OIL TO GO DOWN 1 QUART WITHIN THE FIRST 3,000 MILES. *SD
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Aug 7, 1995
AIR CONDITIONER LEAKS FREON. *SD
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Dec 5, 1995
Incident date: Nov 26, 1995
WHEN AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND THE GAS FILLED THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND CAUSED THE DRIVER TO BE SICK. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Crash 1 injured

Showing 50 of 67 complaints.

Technical Service Bulletins — 1993 PLYMOUTH SUNDANCE

38 manufacturer communications from 37 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION8
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL4
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION3
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
220000 SEATS3
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY2
140000 AIR BAGS1
R2118796A Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
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
233599 Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
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
210699 Apr 2, 1999
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CONDITIONS WITH INTERMITTENT LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL. *TT
210599 Mar 5, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING REUSABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT
210499 Feb 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION ON 1999 RUNNING CHANGES TO TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS) *TT
081798 Dec 30, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC
210798 Apr 24, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT ON DELAYED TRANSAXLE ENGAGEMENT. *AK
0832097 Sep 19, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *NLM
241197 Jul 11, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONCERNS WITH A/C EVAPORATOR ODOR. *NLM
210997 May 16, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON 41TE/42LE SERVICE INFORMATION. *NLM
070397 May 9, 1997
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *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
970314210597 Mar 14, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CONDITION WITH TRANAXLE SHUDDER DURING A 3RD GEAR TO 3RD GEAR PARTIAL EMCC ( ELECTRONICALLY MODULATED CONVERTER CLUTCH) ENGAGEMENT, 3RD GEAR PARTIAL EMCC TO 4TH GEAR PARTIAL EMCC ENGAGEMENT, OR 4TH GEAR TO 4TH GEAR EMCC ENGAGEMENT. *YC
210597 Mar 14, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CONCERNS WITH 41TE/42LE TRANSAXLE SHUDDER DURING AN EMCC (ELECTRONICALLY MODULATED CONVERTER CLUTCH) SHIFT. *NLM
180997 Feb 28, 1997
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
VEHICLE SHUDDER DURING TORQUE CONVERTER EMCC (LOCK UP) OPERATION/DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 38. *TW
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
180597 Feb 14, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLES WITH 3.0L ENGINES - INTAKE VALVE DEPOSITS - DRIVEWAY DIE OUT, ROUGH IDLE, LACK OF POWER, SAGS OR HESITATION. *TW
180197 Jan 17, 1997
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ERRONEOUS MIL ILLUMINATION WITH HEX CODE $2E-EGR SYSTEM FAILURE. *JD
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
CH210695 Jun 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
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
210195 Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DELAYED TRANSAXLE ENGAGEMENT. *TW
070394A Dec 1, 1994
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF PULLEYS. *TW
182294 Dec 1, 1994
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
HIGHER THAN NORMAL ACCELERATOR PEDAL EFFORT AT COLD START UP. *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
081893 Apr 1, 1993
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL GUAGE DOES NOT READ FULL. *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.

RQ99006 Opened: May 13, 1999 — Closed: Feb 2, 2000
RQ — Closed — Model Year: 1994
SEAT BACK FAILURE
THE SEAT RECLINER'S LOWER BOLTS CAN FATIGUE AND BREAK CAUSING THE SET BACK TO COLLAPSE BACKWARD WITHOUT WARNING.
EA95017 Opened: May 31, 1995 — Closed: May 19, 1997
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1992
SEAT BACK BOLT FAILURE
THE DRIVER SEAT BACK CAN COLLAPSE WITHOUT WARNING RESULTING IN POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.THE LOWER BOLT (ONE OF TWO BOLTS THAT SUPPORTS THE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY) CAN FATIGUE AND BREAK
PE95002 Opened: Jan 13, 1995 — Closed: May 31, 1995
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1992
SEAT BACK FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA91043 Opened: Oct 30, 1991 — Closed: Apr 20, 1992
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1988
AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE91082 Opened: Jun 5, 1991 — Closed: Oct 30, 1991
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1989
AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA89001 Opened: Oct 5, 1988 — Closed: Nov 17, 1989
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1987
LOGIC MODULE
There is no summary currently available
DP88017 Opened: Jul 13, 1988 — Closed: Oct 11, 1988
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1987
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
7 Investigations
60 Reported Crashes
25 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

PLYMOUTH SUNDANCE — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1998 0 1 View
1995 0 2 View
1994 1 70 View
1993 (current) 1 67
1992 4 69 View
1991 4 32 View
1990 2 59 View
1989 3 51 View
1988 3 45 View
1987 2 12 View
1986 1 0 View
1985 1 0 View

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GRAND VOYAGER 82 3,388 View
FURY 53 5 View
BREEZE 44 872 View
VALIANT 37 0 View
HORIZON 33 31 View
SATELLITE 28 1 View
PROWLER 24 69 View