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1994 Plymouth Sundance Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Nov 9, 2004
Components namedHow many of our component categories appear on at least one report for this model year. One report can name several.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 1994 Plymouth Sundance, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Reports by component

Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category

  • Interior & seats711.3%
  • Brakes69.7%
  • Airbags69.7%
  • Engine69.7%
  • Body & structure58.1%
  • Suspension58.1%
  • Seat belts46.5%
  • Visibility46.5%
  • Fuel system46.5%
  • Electrical46.5%
  • Driver assistance34.8%
  • Transmission34.8%
  • Powertrain (other)23.2%
  • Steering23.2%
  • Other / unspecified11.6%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Each component in detail

What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words

Interior & seats

Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.

7
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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. *JB *SCC

NHTSA ID 10018265 · filed May 6, 2003

THE FRONT SEATBACKS FAILED TO REMAIN LOCKED IN PLACE. WOULD RECLINE FORWARD, PUSHING DRIVER/PASSENGER TOWARDS STEERING WHEEL/DASHBOARD. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER , AND MECHANIC REFUSED TO LOOK AT PASSENGER'S SEATBACK. DRIVER'S SEATBACK WAS UNDER RECALL AND WOULD REPAIR IT. *AK THE FAILURE OF FRONT SEAT BACK WAS DUE TO POOR DESIGN. *YH

NHTSA ID 884397 · filed Mar 27, 2001

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Brakes

Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.

6
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN COLD WEATHER, THERE IS AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE BEFORE VEHICLE COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ID 822948 · filed Apr 30, 1998

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, EMERGENCY BRAKES ON, UNOCCUPIED APPROXIMATELY 3 MINUTES, EMERGENCY BRAKES RELEASED ON THEIR OWN, VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS DOWN INCLINE, HIT A TREE, OWNER ENGAGED BRAKES AGAIN AFTER MOVING VEHICLE, BRAKES RELEASED AGAIN ON THEIR OWN. *AK

NHTSA ID 808060 · filed Jan 23, 1997

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Airbags

Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.

6
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 20 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ID 826514 · filed Aug 10, 1998

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN 20 MPH REAR END COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. 826514 DUP 0F 825398; POSTED ON 09-07-1999. *AK

NHTSA ID 825398 · filed Jul 14, 1998

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Engine

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.

6
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

FUEL VAPOR IS LEAKING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE DEALER WILL BE CONTACTED. *AK

NHTSA ID 847616 · filed Sep 14, 1999

BOUGHT CAR 2/15/98. DEALER NEVER CORRECTED ENGINE PROBLEMS, BUT CONTINUED TO REPLACE DIFFERENT PARTS AND CHARGED FULL PRICE

NHTSA ID 709539 · filed Aug 3, 1999

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Body & structure

Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.

5
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

REPORTING BOTH FRONT DOORS ARE DEATTCHING FROM THE HINGES OF A BROKEN WELD; DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THAT VEHICLE OUT OF IT WARRANTY AND ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER COST. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS:

NHTSA ID 868847 · filed Aug 27, 2000

SINCE THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF OF THE CAR AND CHRYSLER REFUSES TO FIX IT, CLAIMING THE 3-FOOT BARE AREA ON THE ROOF OF MY CAR IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, THE BODY OF THE CAR WILL RUST, RENDERING IT A SAFETY HAZARD BOTH TO MYSELF AND TO OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD. *AK

NHTSA ID 709307 · filed Jul 28, 1999

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Suspension

Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.

5
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TRAILING ARM FAILED WHILE CONSUMER WAS BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY CAUSING A SCRAPING AND GRINDING NOISE. NLM

NHTSA ID 550405 · filed Jan 13, 2000

TRACK BAR BETWEEN REAR WHEELS FAILED.

NHTSA ID 533918 · filed Oct 16, 1997

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Seat belts

Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

MY 94 PLYMOUTH SUNDANCE CAR HAS UNSAFE CAR SEAT BELTS (CAN COME UNDONE WHEN BUMPED BY AN ELBOW, HAND, OR ANOTHER CHILD'S CAR SEAT INSTALLED NEXT TO IT). I AM CONTACTING MY LOCAL DEALER TO MAKE AN COMPLAINT AND ASK FOR A REPLACEMENT TO GEN4 DESIGN SEATBELTS. AS A PARENT, WHY WOULD YOU INSTALL UNSAFE SEATBELTS? WHY ISN'T THERE AN IMMEDIATE RECALL? *LA

NHTSA ID 10052909 · filed Jan 12, 2004

OWNER'S DAUGHTER'S FINGER WAS CAUGHT IN THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT RETRACTOR, AND MANGLED HER FINGER. MANUFACTURER SAID THAT THAT IT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ID 836072 · filed Mar 24, 1999

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Visibility

Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

WHEN ROLLING DOWN THE WINDOW ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE, WINDOW WILL COME OFF THE TRACK UNLESS CONSUMER HOLDS ONTO THE WINDOW OR ROLLS DOWN THE WINDOW SLOWLY. PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP. PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED ONCE. CONSUMER STILL EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WHEN ROLLING DOWN THE WINDOW. *AK

NHTSA ID 855697 · filed Jan 28, 2000

CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH WINDOWS. SOMETHING IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW BROKE, AND THE GLASS FEL INTO THE CAR. IN ADDITION , IT'S HARD TO ROLL THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW UP OR DOWN. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

NHTSA ID 832607 · filed Dec 23, 1998

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Fuel system

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

HAD FILLED VEHICLE WITH FUEL. IT STARTED TO SPILL OUT OF INPUT PIPE. FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO REGISTER CORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL. PROBLEM WAS REPAIRED IN AUGUST 1999. INDICATION WAS SENSOR UNIT WAS NOT IN OPERATION, BUT WAS INTACT. *AK

NHTSA ID 858949 · filed Mar 21, 2000

STRONG GAS ODOR NOTICED AND A PUDDLE OF GAS WAS FOUND UNDER VEHICLE. A PINHOLE LEAK WAS FOUND IN FUEL TANK.

NHTSA ID 540377 · filed Aug 28, 1998

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Electrical

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

VEHICLE SHUT OFF, AND WILL NOT RESTART WHILE DRIVING. DEALERSHIP HAS UNPLUGGED AND REPLUGGED THE COMPUTER CHIP, RAN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, AND CHECKED THE SENSORS, EVERY THING WAS OKAY. A MONTH LATER AND ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE FAILURE RECURRED. *AK

NHTSA ID 10099674 · filed Nov 9, 2004

THE REAR WINDOW LIGHT BULB MELTS CONSTANTLY AND THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

NHTSA ID 10054151 · filed Jan 15, 2004

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Driver assistance

Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED THE CAR SLOWED DOWN AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE . DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK

NHTSA ID 823063 · filed May 5, 1998

FUEL INJECTORS REPLACED. *SD

NHTSA ID 504507 · filed May 15, 1996

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Transmission

Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE SHIFTEDFROM D DRIVE INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT BEING TOUCHED. *AK

NHTSA ID 985887 · filed Jul 16, 1996

GEAR SHIFT LEVER DOES NOT LOCK IN DRIVE POSITION; CAN ACCIDENTLY HIT WITH HAND CAUSING INADVERTENT SHIFTING TO REVERSE OR OTHER GEARS; COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT. TT

NHTSA ID 962693 · filed Mar 28, 1995

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Powertrain (other)

Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

WHILE DRIVING HEARD METAL NOISE. ANYTIME VEHICLE SHIFTS THE NOISE IS THERE. MECHANIC FELT UP TO THE AXLE, AND FOUND THAT THE ROD THAT RUNS THROUGH THE REAR AXLE WELDING HAD BROKEN APART. BODY SHOP WELDED IT TOGETHER, AND APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS LATER THE BAR HAD BROKEN AGAIN. *AK

NHTSA ID 836039 · filed Mar 23, 1999

VEHICLE'S REAR AXLE HAS CRACKED IN THE MIDDLE DUE TO DESIGN FROM A SQAURE TO REPLACE A ROUND DESIGN. *AK

NHTSA ID 987336 · filed Aug 15, 1996

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Steering

Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

STEERING COLUMN LOWER PART IS MAKING A NOISE. ALSO, WHEN TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE THE KEY WON'T TURN TO START THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DEALER SAID THAT THEY NEEDED A WHOLE NEW STEERING COLUMN. *AK

NHTSA ID 814226 · filed Aug 6, 1997

VEHICLES TIE ROD RIGHT ARM KNUCKLE BROKE AND CAR COMPLETELY ROLLED OVER. TT

NHTSA ID 960675 · filed Feb 27, 1995

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Other / unspecified

Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

CLANGING NOISE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE TRACK BAR BETWEEN THE REAR WHEELS.

NHTSA ID 523839 · filed Oct 16, 1997

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

Elsewhere on this vehicle

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