MYRModel Year Report

1989 Plymouth Sundance

▲ Better than typical
1989 Plymouth Sundance
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:34:36.940Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Plymouth Sundance Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 12 complaints 1987 1988: 27 complaints 1989: 33 complaints 1989 1990: 36 complaints 1991: 30 complaints 1991 1992: 49 complaints 1993: 60 complaints 1993 1994: 59 complaints 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1998: 1 complaints 1998
1989: 33 complaints
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YearComplaints
19850
19860
198712
198827
198933
199036
199130
199249
199360
199459
19952
19960
19981

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 18%

18% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file.

SEAT BELTS 12%

12% of complaints: seat belts — 4 distinct reports on file.

SEAT BELTS 12%

12% of complaints: seat belts — 4 distinct reports on file.

EQUIPMENT 9%

9% of complaints: equipment — 3 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%

9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)

NHTSA ODI report, 19980402

ENGINE FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970529

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19900221 — engine and engine cooling

THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.

Remedy: REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.

Campaign 89V237000 — 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

1989 Plymouth Sundance — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 89V237000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 92V053000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08E033000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1991 ● 1990 ◆ 1992

WORST YEARS

◆ 1993 ◆ 1994 ◆ 1992

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FAQ

Is the 1989 Plymouth Sundance reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1989 Plymouth Sundance is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1989 Plymouth Sundance?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 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.