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1989 Plymouth SUNDANCE problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

18 owner complaints analyzed

2 distinct recall campaigns

99,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1989 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 18 complaints (27.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior15.6%
Electrical and battery issues15.6%
Fuel system concerns15.6%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
5
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
3
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
2
Unknown Or Other
2
Vehicle Speed Control
2
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
Electrical System:Wiring
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine5
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner3
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System2
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage2
Unknown Or Other2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch1
Electrical System:Wiring1

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 5; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 2; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch: 1; Electrical System:Wiring: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
1
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9991
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 17 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

1995
11
1996
2
2000
1
2001
3
2003
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
199511
19962
20001
20013
20031

1995: 11; 1996: 2; 2000: 1; 2001: 3; 2003: 1

Pattern summary

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 959257 · 1995-01-27 (January 27, 1995)

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES SEAT BACK WENT FORWARD. CALLER DOES NOT OWN THE VEHICLE. TT

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 959257 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 961539 · 1995-03-08 (March 8, 1995)

LEAK IN FUEL PUMP CAUSED CORROSION TO ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS NOT WORK PROPERLY AND POTENTIAL RISK OF FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 961539 at NHTSA ↗