no report yet
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.
1990 Plymouth SundanceProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 36 owner complaints about the 1990 Plymouth Sundance, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 7, 2002. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1990 Plymouth Sundance has problems
36 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Air bags7 crash/fire/injury
7Power train
6Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
4Seat belts2 crash/fire/injury
3Steering2 crash/fire/injury
3Structure
3Suspension
3Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
2Electrical system
65 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 12 | 7 |
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 2 |
| Steering | 3 | 2 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| 5 other systems | 6 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1990 Plymouth Sundance recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Plymouth.
Best & worst years
1990 vs. every other Sundance year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sundance median. How we score
'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'98
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1990 Plymouth Sundance, and the recalls they led to.
- STEERING WHEEL SEPARATIONNo recall
In owners' words
What Sundance owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CONSUMER REAR ENDED A TRUCK AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, THERE WAS A FLAME THAT CAME OUT OF THE AIR BAG, CAUSING THIRD DEGREE BURNS. *AK
AIRBAG DEPLOYED DURING FRONT END ACCIDENT, CAUSED STEERING COLUMN TO BREAK; AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT CAUSED FACIAL/ARMS/LEGS INJURIES; OWNER WILL GIVE MORE DETAILS. T
THE VEHICLE WAS IN A FRONTAL CRASH AND AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AFTER THE COLLISION HAD TAKEN PLACE. DRIVER HIT HEAD ON STEERING WHEEL. ALSO THE THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN OWNER. *AK
Own a 1990 Sundance?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.