1992 Plymouth Sundance: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 49 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (15% of complaints); the 1991 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 1999
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Susepnsion defect on my 1992 plymouth sundance I was told by three mechanics that they are all defective and that car is not safe chrysler says they have no such knowleged of problems with this year car”Owner report · Suspension · Feb 2003
“A fire broke out inside vehicle while it was turned off and parked outside the house, and all window closed. Fire was extinguished by fire department. Fire department informed consumer that fire may have started from the steering column. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 1999
“Going 65mph when vehicle suddenly stalled out for no reason. Pulled over to side of road & waited a while & restarted. Took to dealer for a 4th time and problem was not found. Vehicle had been at dealer each time it happened for 3 years. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 1997
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“When making a turn the driver's side air bag deployed without reason, causing consumer to sustain burns to the skin, resulting in driver losing control of the vehicle, causing an accident. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 1997
“While making a left turn owner was hit on the passenger's side,the air bag in the vehicle did not deploy. The driver's seat pushed the driver to the steering wheel. Manufacturer's telephone line has been busy. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 1997
“Driving at low speed and in mid turn the airbag inflated without an accident and then ran into a sign, because she lost control of the vehicle. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 1997
“Steering wheel: recall #96v229, received notice for recall on steering wheel, called and made an appointment for 1-24-97 took in for repair and they did not have parts, dealer said he did not know when they will have parts. *ak”Owner report · Steering · Jan 1997
“Leaving work, smelled smoke, stopped & checked it out, car filled w/smoke from rear driver's side window, car caught on fire, fire dept. Put fire out . *ak *jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 1996
“The "black cherry" paint began to scratch from normal snow brush use. The paint continued to chip and crack, where I now have 30% of the paint chipped off and metal is exposed. I have seen many other sundance's of the same color with paint chipping prematurely. I now need to get my car repainted. No safety defect . *ak”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Apr 1996
“Usually when braking, rear seat back rest flops forward; does not stay in upright position; if occupied, could cause injury. Tt”Owner report · Seats · Feb 1995
When filing, owners marked a crash in 7 of these complaints and injuries in 7 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.
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.
THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAN FAIL AND SEPARATE.
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.
THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER SEAT CAN FAIL AND SEPARATE.
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.
How other years compare
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Is the 1992 Plymouth Sundance reliable?
NHTSA has 49 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Plymouth Sundance. The most complained-about area is air bags (15% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1992 Plymouth Sundance problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 116,000 miles or less.
Does the 1992 Plymouth Sundance have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning steering: steering wheel/handle bar. 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.