1990 Plymouth Sundance: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 36 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (31% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2008
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Vehicle was left parked out of gear and removed key from the ignition switch, condition caused vehicle to roll forward into a neighbors driveway wall. Dealer/manufacturer were notified. *akthe vehicle was not in park yet the driver was able to remove the key from the ignition, as a result the vehicle rolled forward into a neighbors wall causing propery damage. Nlm”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 2001
“Car was parked inside of the parking lot. Consumer went to restared the vechicle and it burst into flames which came from the engine compartment. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 1999
“While stopped in a left turn lane the vehicle was hit from behind. The impact caused both the driver and passenger seatbacks to collapse backward, causing neck strain to the passenger and neck & lower back strain to the driver.”Owner report · Seats · Dec 1998
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“Had just started vehicle, began to pull out of driveway when driver's air bag deployed unexpectedly and without any warning, causing the consumer to sustain injuries on face and neck. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 1998
“While parked an electrical short in the wiring, caused the vehicle to catch on fire in the engine compartment. Please provide any details. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 1998
“Waiting at stop light when driver's side air bag suddenly deployed for no reason. Took to dealer & had air bag replaced. Insurance company looking into problem. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 1998
“When vehicle was involved in a crash, traveling about 30 mph . Vehicle crashed into the side of another vehicle and when the air bag deployed it caught on fire. Vehicle has not been replaced. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · May 1997
“Keys can be removed from ignition switch without gear being in park position, allowing vehicle to roll forward/backwards.”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 1996
“While driving rear wheel broke and the vehicle jumped the curve and the seat belt did not retain the driver in the seat. Also the air bag did not deploy untill the vehicle had came to an complete stop.*ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Aug 1996
“Airbag deployed during front end accident, caused steering column to break; airbag deployment caused facial/arms/legs injuries; owner will give more details. T”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 1996
When filing, owners marked a crash in 8 of these complaints and injuries in 11 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.
Remedy: REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.
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 VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
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.
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Is the 1990 Plymouth Sundance reliable?
NHTSA has 36 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1990 Plymouth Sundance. The most complained-about area is air bags (31% of complaints).
Does the 1990 Plymouth Sundance have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning engine and engine cooling:engine. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.