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VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE

Plymouth Sundance1987–1994

Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.

8
Years Analyzed
12
Total Recalls
234
Total Complaints
38
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

Plymouth Sundance — Year-by-Year Comparison

Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliabilityValueBuyer ScoreVerdict
19941365—
63
38
54
Avoid
199313910—
60
38
52
Avoid
19922478—
56
38
50
Avoid
19912202—
69
38
58
Caution
199012011—
70
38
59
Avoid
1989231——
60
38
52
Caution
19882312—
59
38
52
Caution
1987110——
85
38
69
Good

Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.

Known Plymouth Sundance Problems

Most frequently reported components across all model years, from NHTSA owner complaints.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
25
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
16
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
15
SEAT BELTS
8
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
7
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
7
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
6

Complaint counts across all model years. Numbers indicate frequency, not severity.

Shopping by Era

How each generation of the Sundance compares — best year within each era shown.

Pre-2013

Older Sundance models are deeply depreciated but carry higher wear and repair risk. High mileage is common. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and verify full recall history.

Proceed with Caution
1987 · 691990 · 591991 · 581994 · 541988 · 521989 · 521993 · 521992 · 50

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best year Sundance to buy?+

See the Buyer Score table above for a full ranking of every Sundance model year.

Which Sundance years have the most problems?+

See the year-by-year problem table for a complete breakdown.

What is the Buyer Score?+

The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.

What are the most common Sundance problems?+

The most frequently reported Plymouth Sundance issues involve: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL, SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE, SEAT BELTS. These are aggregated across all model years from NHTSA owner complaint filings. Frequency of complaints does not necessarily indicate severity.

Deep-Dive Research

Common Problems

Full year-by-year breakdown of every documented defect for the Plymouth Sundance.

Reliability Score

Reliability rating and score breakdown compared to similar sedan vehicles.

Years to Avoid

Every Sundance year ranked by problem score — worst years listed with full reasoning.

Found the right year? Verify the specific car.

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