1989 Plymouth SUNDANCE: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
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.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 5.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 5.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 5.6% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 |
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10028540 · 2003-07-17 (July 17, 2003)
PAINT PEELING. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 99,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10028540 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 482176 · 1995-03-14 (March 14, 1995)
PASSENGER'S AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAILED AFTER RECALL (92V-053). *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 482176 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 486121 · 1995-04-28 (April 28, 1995)
VALVE COVER GASKET LEAK. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 486121 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 501124 · 1996-01-30 (January 30, 1996)
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 501124 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 743118 · 2001-03-27 (March 27, 2001)
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 743118 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 861100 · 2000-04-28 (April 28, 2000)
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH LACK OF ACCELERATION AND HESITATION WHILE DRVING AT 35 MPH OR MORE. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF INDEPENDENT AND DEALER SHOPS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 861100 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 881558 · 2001-02-27 (February 27, 2001)
CONSUMER NOTICED LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL ON DRIVERWAY. HAD VEHICLE SERVICED, AND TECHNICIAN STATED HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 881558 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 889209 · 2001-05-25 (May 25, 2001)
VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK. AND AFTER HAVING REPAIRED LEAK A FEW TIMES WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THAT PART. ALSO, HAS A PROBLEM WITH SEAT BELTS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 889209 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
89V237000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Reported: 1989-12-27 (December 27, 1989)
THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.
Consequence: THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.
Remedy: REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.
NHTSA campaign record ↗92V053000 · Seat Belts
Reported: 1992-04-13 (April 13, 1992)
THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS CAN MALFUNCTION AND BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence: SEAT OCCUPANTS WITHOUT SHOULDER RESTRAINTS ARE SUBJECT TOINCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: REPLACE THE SYSTEM DRIVE AND RAIL ASSEMBLY WITH REVISED COMPONENTS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗