1988 Plymouth Sundance

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1988 Plymouth Sundance
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:38:20.319Z

Only 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1988: 27 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1985	0
1986	0
1987	12
1988	27
1989	33
1990	36
1991	30
1992	49
1993	60
1994	59
1995	2
1996	0
1998	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 27 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

8 of 27 total reports mention: seat belts.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

4 of 27 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

STEERING

3 of 27 total reports mention: steering.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

3 of 27 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

FIRE

SEATS

2 of 27 total reports mention: seats.

CRASH INJURY

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CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR-END ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK COLLAPSED, VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960923

CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT RECLINED BACKWARDS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950905

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19881005 — EA (closed 19891117)

LOGIC MODULE

R 19881128 — seat belts

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT LAP BELT RETRACTOR, WHICH INCORPORATES A CHILD SEAT BELT LOCKING FEATURE, MAY MALFUNCTION.

Remedy: REPLACE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT LAP RETRACTOR WITH A REDESIGNED RETRACTOR.

Campaign 88V129000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19910416 — PE (closed 19910830)

STEERING GEAR BOLTS LOOSEN

I 19910605 — PE (closed 19911030)

AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILURE

I 19911030 — EA (closed 19920420)

AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILURE

R 19921228 — seat belts

THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS CAN MALFUNCTION AND BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Remedy: REPLACE THE SYSTEM DRIVE AND RAIL ASSEMBLY WITH REVISED COMPONENTS.

Campaign 92V053000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080522 — suspension

FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WIT

Remedy: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.

Campaign 08E033000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1988 Plymouth Sundance — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for seat belts issues (8 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for steering issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 88V129000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Verify recall 92V053000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Verify recall 08E033000 (suspension) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1991 ▲ 1989 ● 1990

WORST YEARS

◆ 1993 ◆ 1994 ◆ 1992

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FAQ

Is the 1988 Plymouth Sundance reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1988 Plymouth Sundance?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 Plymouth Sundance have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.