MYRModel Year Report

1992 Plymouth Sundance

◆ Worse than typical
1992 Plymouth Sundance
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:53:12.835Z

This year had 30% to 100% more 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
49
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

18% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

1992: 49 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.

Electrical system

18% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and ignition.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Interior fire, rear of vehicle on passenger side, pull insulation out of vehicle to put out fire. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-06

Suspension

16% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing rear and spindle.

Show complaint excerpts

Susepnsion defect on my 1992 Plymouth Sundance I was told by three mechanics that they are all defective and that car is not safe Chrysler says they have no such knowleged of problems with this year…

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-21

Air bags

14% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Air bag deployment upon frontal impact with deer at 50MPH, smoke came out obstructing vision. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-27

Visibility

14% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing windshield and sun/moon roof assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

I bought a new Plymouth Sundance in may, 1992. A few years later the paint cracked and began to peel off especially after a hard rain.I took the car to d&m Chrysler where I bought it and the service dept said there was nothing they could do.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-04

Seats

10% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing recliner.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    1992Complaint volume 49 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    1992-02-06Steering92V015000 The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.

    Remedy: Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1995-01-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-05-31 Seat back failure
  4. I
    1995-05-31Engineering analysisClosed 1997-05-19 Seat back bolt failure
  5. I
    1995-09-26Engineering analysisClosed 1996-11-13 Steering wheel separation
  6. I
    1996-01-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-06-28 Safety blt latch operation
  7. I
    1996-05-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-10-31 Throttle will not return to the position
  8. R
    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Plymouth Sundance — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 92V015000 · Steering
  • Recall 96V229000 · Steering
  • Recall 97V078000 · Seats
  • Recall 99V212000 · Seats
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Plymouth Sundance reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Plymouth Sundance is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Plymouth Sundance?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 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.