MYRModel Year Report

1990 Plymouth Sundance

● Typical for this model
1990 Plymouth Sundance
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:50:14.946Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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
37
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

35% of complaints

Complaints per year

1987: 12 complaints 1987 1988: 27 complaints 1989: 33 complaints 1990: 37 complaints 1990 37 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 49 complaints 1993: 60 complaints 1993 1994: 59 complaints 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1998
1987: 12 complaints 1987 1988: 27 complaints 1988 1989: 33 complaints 1989 1990: 37 complaints 1990 37 1991: 31 complaints 1991 1992: 49 complaints 1992 1993: 60 complaints 1993 1994: 59 complaints 1994 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1996 1998: 1 complaint 1998
1987: 12 complaints 1987 1988: 27 complaints 1988 1989: 33 complaints 1989 1990: 37 complaints 1990 37 1991: 31 complaints 1991 1992: 49 complaints 1992 1993: 60 complaints 1993 1994: 59 complaints 1994 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1996 1998: 1 complaint 1998

1990: 37 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19850
19860
198712
198827
198933
199037
199131
199249
199360
199459
19952
19960
19981

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

35% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Airbag deployed during front end accident, caused steering column to break; airbag deployment caused facial/arms/legs injuries; owner will give more details.…

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-01-22

Also filed under Steering

Power train

19% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.

Engine and engine cooling

19% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE
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Vehicle fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-09

Seat belts

14% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.

CRASHINJURY

Service brakes

8% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    1990-02-21Engine and engine cooling89V237000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1993-04-21Engineering analysisClosed 1994-07-22 Steering wheel separation
  3. R
    2008-05-22Suspension08E033000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1990 Plymouth Sundance — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 89V237000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 08E033000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1990 Plymouth Sundance reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1990 Plymouth Sundance is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Plymouth Sundance?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 Plymouth Sundance have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-08-10 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.