MYRModel Year Report

1990 Plymouth Sundance

● Typical for this model
1990 Plymouth Sundance
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:56:15.015Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Plymouth Sundance Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1987: 12 complaints 1987 1988: 27 complaints 1989: 33 complaints 1989 1990: 37 complaints 1990 1991: 31 complaints 1991 1992: 49 complaints 1993: 60 complaints 1993 1994: 59 complaints 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1998: 1 complaints 1998
1990: 37 complaints
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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%

35% of complaints: air bags — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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. T

NHTSA ODI report, 19960122

Also filed under STEERING

POWER TRAIN 19%

19% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 19%

19% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE
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VEHICLE FIRE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950209

SEAT BELTS 14%

14% of complaints: seat belts — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.

CRASH INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

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 19930421 — EA (closed 19940722)

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION

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

1990 Plymouth Sundance — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 89V237000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08E033000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1991 ▲ 1989 ◆ 1992

WORST YEARS

◆ 1993 ◆ 1994 ◆ 1992

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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.