MYRModel Year Report

1994 Plymouth Sundance

◆ Worse than typical
1994 Plymouth Sundance
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:51:51.834Z

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
59
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Seats

12% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

1994: 59 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.

Seats

12% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing recliner.

Show complaint excerpts

The vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall # 99 v 212 000, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-06

Engine and engine cooling

10% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and emission control.

FIRE

Air bags

10% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

When airbag deployed it burned the occupant from the chin down. Please describe. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-08-01

Service brakes

10% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Suspension

8% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing rear and multiple axle.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

1 recall · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    1994Complaint volume 59 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. I
    1996-01-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-06-28 Safety blt latch operation
  3. I
    1999-05-13Recall queryClosed 2000-02-02 Seat back failure
  4. R
    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 →

  5. I
    2003-05-07Defect petitionClosed 2003-07-22 Steering column separation

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Plymouth Sundance — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seats: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 99V212000 · Seats
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1994 Plymouth Sundance reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Plymouth Sundance is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Plymouth Sundance?
The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 12% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Plymouth Sundance have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-08-10 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.