MYRModel Year Report

1991 Plymouth Sundance

▲ Better than typical
1991 Plymouth Sundance
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:34:25.686Z

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, 1991 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
1991: 30 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19850
19860
198712
198827
198933
199036
199130
199249
199360
199459
19952
19960
19981

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SEATS 17%

17% of complaints: seats — 5 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 13%

13% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
SEATS 7%

7% of complaints: seats — 2 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 2 distinct reports on file.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 7%

7% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19900824 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 90V162000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19950113 — PE (closed 19950531)

SEAT BACK FAILURE

I 19950531 — EA (closed 19970519)

SEAT BACK BOLT FAILURE

I 19950926 — EA (closed 19961113)

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION

I 19960125 — PE (closed 19960628)

SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION

I 19960514 — PE (closed 19961031)

THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO THE POSITION

R 19961227 — steering

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 PLATE

Campaign 96V229000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19970630 — seats

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.

Campaign 97V078000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19990823 — seats

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.

Campaign 99V212000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Plymouth Sundance — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seats issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 90V162000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V229000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 97V078000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99V212000 (seats) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1989 ● 1990 ◆ 1992

WORST YEARS

◆ 1993 ◆ 1994 ◆ 1992

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FAQ

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:front assembly:recliner, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Plymouth Sundance have?

4 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.