1992 Plymouth SUNDANCE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
25 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
116,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags:Frontal is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 25 complaints (8.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 8.0% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 8.0% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 4.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 4.0% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 |
Air Bags:Frontal: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System: 2; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 2; Electrical System: 1; Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Electrical System:Wiring: 1; Electrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 24 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
1995: 16; 1996: 6; 2000: 1; 2003: 2
Pattern summary
Air Bags:Frontal leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation 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 961160 · 1995-03-06 (March 6, 1995)
AFTER BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED, VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 961160 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 964787 · 1995-05-03 (May 3, 1995)
USUALLY WHEN BRAKING, REAR SEAT BACK REST FLOPS FORWARD; DOES NOT STAY IN UPRIGHT POSITION; IF OCCUPIED, COULD CAUSE INJURY. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 964787 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 854706 · 2000-01-04 (January 4, 2000)
A FIRE BROKE OUT INSIDE VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS TURNED OFF AND PARKED OUTSIDE THE HOUSE, AND ALL WINDOW CLOSED. FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY FIRE DEPARTMENT. FIRE DEPARTMENT INFORMED CONSUMER THAT FIRE MAY HAVE STARTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 854706 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 984286 · 1996-05-09 (May 9, 1996)
MOTOR MOUNTS CONTINUE TO BREAK, REPLACED 6 TIMES, CAUSING STEERING PROBLEMS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 984286 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 975464 · 1995-11-27 (November 27, 1995)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 975464 at NHTSA ↗