no report yet
Front assembly: recliner
Risk. IF THE BOLT FAILS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
1991 Plymouth SundanceProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 30 owner complaints about the 1991 Plymouth Sundance, most often about the seats. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 20, 2001. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1991 Plymouth Sundance has problems
30 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Seats
5Engine and engine cooling
5Structure2 crash/fire/injury
5Power train1 crash/fire/injury
2Suspension
2Latches/locks/linkages
1Visibility
1Equipment
1Fuel system, gasoline
22 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 7 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 2 |
| Power train | 5 | 1 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
1991 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.
no report yet
Front assembly: recliner
Risk. IF THE BOLT FAILS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
no report yet
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Risk. IF THE STEERING WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN, LOSS OF CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.
no report yet
Disc: caliper
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
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
1991 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
NHTSA crash tests
1991 Plymouth Sundance safety ratings
1991 Plymouth Sundance 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
5 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1991 Plymouth Sundance, and the recalls they led to.
- SEAT BACK BOLT FAILURELed to recall 97V-078
- STEERING WHEEL SEPARATIONLed to recall 96V-229
- SEAT BACK FAILURENo recall
- SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATIONNo recall
- THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO THE POSITIONNo recall
In owners' words
What Sundance owners report
Recent seats complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DEALERSHIP HAD TO ORDER NEW SEAT BECAUSE BEFORE RECALL NOTICE BOLT HAD ALREADY BROKEN. THIS WAS IN AUG OF 1997. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALERSHIP ABOUT ONCE A WEEK, STILL HAS NOT PROVIDED SEAT. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 15 MPH THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BACK COLLASPED BACKWARDS. THE BOLTS COMPLETELY SHEARED OFF. VEHICLE WAS LEFT AT DEALERSHIP. *AK
Own a 1991 Sundance?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.