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1994 Plymouth SundanceProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 59 owner complaints about the 1994 Plymouth Sundance, most often about the seats. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.4× the Sundance median · #2 of 8 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints5922 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem7Seats

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Plymouth Sundance has problems

59 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
Seats70
Engine and engine cooling62
Air bags65
Service brakes, hydraulic64
Suspension51
Power train50
Structure50
Seat belts41
Electrical system41
7 other systems156

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

1 recall

1994 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

1994 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
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1994 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 seats complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL # 99 V 212 000, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB *SCC
Complaint 10018265 · May 6, 2003
THE FRONT SEATBACKS FAILED TO REMAIN LOCKED IN PLACE. WOULD RECLINE FORWARD, PUSHING DRIVER/PASSENGER TOWARDS STEERING WHEEL/DASHBOARD. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND MECHANIC REFUSED TO LOOK AT PASSENGER'S SEATBACK. DRIVER'S SEATBACK WAS UNDER RECALL AND WOULD REPAIR IT. *AK THE FAILURE OF FRONT SEAT…
Complaint 884397 · Mar 27, 2001
WHEN MOVING SEAT TO A DIFFERENT POSITION IT IS VERY HARD TO ADJUST. ALSO, ONCE WHILE DRIVING THE ENTIRE SEAT WENT BACK.1P3AP28D9RN. *AK
Complaint 860100 · Apr 11, 2000

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