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1993 Plymouth SundanceProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 60 owner complaints about the 1993 Plymouth Sundance, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.6× the Sundance median · #1 of 8 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints6029 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem16Air bags

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 16, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Plymouth Sundance has problems

60 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags1611
Seats103
Electrical system63
Suspension60
Engine and engine cooling50
Structure40
Vehicle speed control31
Power train30
Service brakes, hydraulic31
4 other systems80

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1993 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

Recall 99V-212 · Aug 6, 1999 · 227,283 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1993 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

1993 Plymouth Sundance safety ratings

1993 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
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1993 Plymouth Sundance, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STEERING COLUMN SEPARATIONDP03002 · closed Jul 22, 2003
    No recall
  2. SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATIONPE96008 · closed Jun 28, 1996
    No recall
  3. SEAT BACK FAILURERQ99006 · closed Feb 2, 2000
    Led to recall 99V-212
In owners' words

What Sundance owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY FULLY, CONSUMER HIT FACE ON THE STEERING AFTER THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. PLEASE DESRIBE. *AK
Complaint 981104 · Mar 22, 1996
THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AT 12:00 (FRONTAL) COLLISION AT 30 MPH, AIRBAG FAILED TO INFLATE. TT CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT. *SLC
Complaint 972030 · Sep 14, 1995
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT REMAINING ON. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY WOULD DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AT CONSUMER'S COST. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS SAFETY MATTER. *AK
Complaint 849318 · Sep 29, 1999

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