Plymouth Sundance Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Plymouth Sundance — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Avoid | 1 | 36 | 8 | 5 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 1993 | Avoid | 1 | 39 | 9 | 10 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 1992Worst | Avoid | 2 | 47 | 6 | 8 | — | Visibility | Full report → |
| 1991 | Caution | 2 | 20 | 1 | 2 | — | Seats | Full report → |
| 1990 | Avoid | 1 | 20 | 9 | 11 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 1989 | Caution | 2 | 31 | — | — | — | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
| 1988 | Caution | 2 | 31 | 2 | 2 | — | Seat Belts | Full report → |
| 1987Best | Good | 1 | 10 | — | — | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
8 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Plymouth Sundance Problems
Based on 234 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
Sundance Years to Avoid
Best Sundance Years to Buy
Years with fewest complaints and recalls.
Plymouth Sundance Problems by Year
Frequently Asked Questions — Plymouth Sundance Reliability
What year Sundance has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 1992 Plymouth Sundance had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 47 complaints and 2 safety recalls. See the full 1992 report for specific defects.
Is the Plymouth Sundance reliable?
The Plymouth Sundance has accumulated 234 owner-filed complaints and 12 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 1987 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Sundance.
What are the most common Sundance problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Engine And Engine Cooling (32 reports), Air Bags (28 reports), Seats (22 reports), Electrical System (21 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my Sundance has an open recall?
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