1993 Plymouth Sundance: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 60 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (23% 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 60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 replace the entire rear axle is will over 1000.00. *nlm”Owner report · Suspension · May 2003
“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”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jul 2002
“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”Owner report · Power Train · Feb 2001
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“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---never had a camshaft just break in two pieces.*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2001
“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 fire danger to occupants of the m/v and public at large”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Sep 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”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Aug 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”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2000
“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 repair & not replace it. *ak”Owner report · Seats · Oct 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”Owner report · Seats · Sep 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”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 1999
When filing, owners marked a crash in 14 of these complaints and injuries in 14 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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 1993 Plymouth Sundance reliable?
NHTSA has 60 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1993 Plymouth Sundance. The most complained-about area is air bags (23% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1993 Plymouth Sundance problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 53,500 miles or less.
Does the 1993 Plymouth Sundance have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning seats:front assembly:recliner. 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.