1991 Plymouth Sundance
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.
- Complaints
- 31
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 5
- Top problem
- Seats
Campaigns on file for 1991
Opened by NHTSA
23% of complaints
Complaints per year
1991: 31 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 27 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 37 |
| 1991 | 31 |
| 1992 | 49 |
| 1993 | 60 |
| 1994 | 59 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Seats
23% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing recliner.
Structure
16% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing support device/strut and trunk lid.
Power train
16% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing axle assembly and park/neutral start interlock switch.
Show complaint excerpts
Auto-tran: can remove keys from ignition without gear in park position; can shift gears without ignition switch turned; rolled onto street; hit parked car.…
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-03
Engine and engine cooling
16% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing gasoline and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.
Latches/locks/linkages
6% · 2 reportsMost commonly citing lock.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first
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1990-08-24Service brakes, hydraulic90V162000 Front disc brake caliper guide pin bolts may not have been adequately torqued and could loosen.
Remedy: Properly torque front brake caliper guide pin bolts to 250 pounds.
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1995-01-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-05-31 Seat back failure
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1995-05-31Engineering analysisClosed 1997-05-19 Seat back bolt failure
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1995-09-26Engineering analysisClosed 1996-11-13 Steering wheel separation
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1996-01-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-06-28 Safety blt latch operation
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1996-05-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-10-31 Throttle will not return to the position
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1996-12-27Steering96V229000 The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for armature cracks in the center hub attachment area. Any steering wheels showing cracks will be replaced. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement…
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1997-06-30Seats97V078000 The lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver's seat can fail and separate.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver's seat with a higher strength bolt that includes a self locking nylon patch.
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1999-08-23Seats99V212000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver seat can fail and separate.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver's seat with a higher strength bolt that includes a self locking nylon patch.
Buy-smart checklist
1991 Plymouth Sundance — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seats: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 90V162000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 96V229000 · Steering
- Recall 97V078000 · Seats
- Recall 99V212000 · Seats
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- Is the 1991 Plymouth Sundance reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Plymouth Sundance is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1991 Plymouth Sundance?
- The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 Plymouth Sundance have?
- 4 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.