1991 Plymouth Sundance Problems and Recalls (30 Complaints)
The most-reported problem on the 1991 Plymouth Sundance is Engine (17% of 30 owner reports). There are 4 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Engine — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.
What problems show up on the 1991 Plymouth Sundance?
5 of 30 filings named Engine (17% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.
Second is Transmission / driveline (5 reports).
There are 4 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Brakes and Steering. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.
The 1990 has 36 reports on file; this year has 30. A smaller lifetime total is not a clean bill of health. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.
What owners reported
- Crashes 3
- Fires 0
- Injuries 14
- Deaths 0
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Which systems owners named
Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.
View component data as a table
| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine (ENGINE) | 5 | 16.7% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) | 5 | 16.7% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Body / frame (STRUCTURE) | 5 | 16.7% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Suspension (SUSPENSION) | 2 | 6.7% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Airbags (AIR BAGS) | 1 | 3.3% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) | 1 | 3.3% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Seat belts (SEAT BELTS) | 1 | 3.3% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) | 1 | 3.3% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Unclassified NHTSA leftover | 28 | 93.3% | 3 crashes · 0 fires |
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
When reports and recalls showed up
When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.
- Campaign 97V078000 was reported 831 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 99V212000 was reported 1,649 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 1995-Q2 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 1995-Q3 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 1996-Q1 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 1996-Q4 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 1997-Q1 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 1997-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 1997-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 1997-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 1998-Q1 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 1998-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 1999-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 1999-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 1999-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2000-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2000-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2001-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 90V162000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 96V229000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 97V078000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 99V212000 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | PE95002 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | EA95017 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | EA95029 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | PE96008 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | PE96036 |
Safety Recalls (4)
Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.
In short, these campaigns were filed about Brakes and Steering.
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Recall campaign 90V162000
Brakes
- Report date
- Component:
- Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
- Consequence:
- THIS COULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy:
- PROPERLY TORQUE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS TO 250 POUNDS.
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Recall campaign 96V229000
Steering
- Report date
- Component:
- Steering (STEERING)
- Consequence:
- IF THE STEERING WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN, LOSS OF CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.
- 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 INSTALLED TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION IN THE EVENT CRACKING OCCURS.
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Recall campaign 97V078000
Safety recall 97V078000
- Report date
- Component:
- Unclassified NHTSA leftover
- Consequence:
- IF THE BOLT FAILS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 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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Recall campaign 99V212000
Safety recall 99V212000
- Report date
- Component:
- Unclassified NHTSA leftover
- Consequence:
- IF THE BOLT FAILS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 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.
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
What owners actually wrote
Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems on the 1991 Plymouth Sundance?
Owners named Engine most often — 5 of 30 reports (17%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.
Are there recalls for the 1991 Plymouth Sundance?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Brakes and Steering. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.
What should I inspect before buying a 1991 Plymouth Sundance?
Look up the VIN for open recalls. Have a shop check for oil consumption, coolant leaks, rough idle and unusual engine noise. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.
Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?
No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Methodology & Data Integrity
Source: NHTSA ODI / recalls, snapshot 2026-09-07. YearTell is not a government agency.