MYRModel Year Report

1993 Plymouth Sundance

◆ Worse than typical
1993 Plymouth Sundance
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:34:31.807Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Plymouth Sundance Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 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
1993: 60 complaints
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YearComplaints
19850
19860
198712
198827
198933
199036
199130
199249
199360
199459
19952
19960
19981

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 23%

23% of complaints: air bags — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AFTER A HEAD ON COLLISION. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950323

AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND CAUSED BURNS ON FACE AND HANDS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950126

SEATS 10%

10% of complaints: seats — 6 distinct reports on file.

SEATS 7%

7% of complaints: seats — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5%

5% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1993 — complaint volume: 60
I 19960125 — PE (closed 19960628)

SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION

I 19990513 — RQ (closed 20000202)

SEAT BACK FAILURE

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

I 20030507 — DP (closed 20030722)

STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Plymouth Sundance — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 99V212000 (seats) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1991 ▲ 1989 ● 1990

WORST YEARS

◆ 1994 ◆ 1992 ● 1990

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Plymouth Sundance reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Plymouth Sundance is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Plymouth Sundance?

The most-reported component is air bags:frontal, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Plymouth Sundance have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.