1994 Plymouth Sundance: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 59 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is seats (12% of complaints).
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 59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“My 94 plymouth sundance car has unsafe car seat belts (can come undone when bumped by an elbow, hand, or another child's car seat installed next to it). I am contacting my local dealer to make an complaint and ask for a replacement to gen4 design seatbelts. As a parent, why would you install unsafe seatbelts? Why isn't there an immediate recall? *la”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jan 2004
“The vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall # 99 v 212 000, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *jb *scc”Owner report · Seats · May 2003
“While driving engine check light come on at all times. Had taken vehicle to dealer, but it could not be fixed. Please provide more information.*ak”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jan 2002
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“The front seatbacks failed to remain locked in place. Would recline forward, pushing driver/passenger towards steering wheel/dashboard. Took vehicle to dealer , and mechanic refused to look at passenger's seatback. Driver's seatback was under recall and would repair it. *ak the failure of front seat back was due to poor design. *yh”Owner report · Seats · Mar 2001
“Vehicle shut off, and will not restart while driving. Dealership has unplugged and replugged the computer chip, ran a diagnostic test, and checked the sensors, every thing was okay. A month later and on 3 separate occasions the failure recurred. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2000
“Reporting both front doors are deattching from the hinges of a broken weld; dealer notified and informed that vehicle out of it warranty and any repairs would be at consumer cost. Please provide any further details:”Owner report · Structure · Jun 2000
“When moving seat to a different position it is very hard to adjust. Also, once while driving the entire seat went back.1p3ap28d9rn. *ak”Owner report · Seats · Nov 1999
“Reporting a recall failure; after dealer replacing seatback bolt consumer noticed seat would fall forward freely. Dealer notified and informed consumer that was normal. Can NHTSA provide additional information or help in this matter. Checked my owner manual and learned that was not normal, and would like to know why dealer is refusing to correct the problem correctly. *ak”Owner report · Seats · Sep 1999
“Had filled vehicle with fuel. It started to spill out of input pipe. Fuel gauge failed to register correct amount of fuel. Problem was repaired in august 1999. Indication was sensor unit was not in operation, but was intact. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jun 1999
“Owner's daughter's finger was caught in the passenger's side automatic seatbelt retractor, and mangled her finger. Manufacturer said that that it had nothing to do with the design of the vehicle. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jan 1999
When filing, owners marked a crash in 12 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - 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.
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Is the 1994 Plymouth Sundance reliable?
NHTSA has 59 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1994 Plymouth Sundance. The most complained-about area is seats (12% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1994 Plymouth Sundance problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 121,000 miles or less.
Does the 1994 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.