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#BS-1987-PLYSUN-6215

1987 Plymouth Sundance

Based on reports from 12 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 12 complaints, 1 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Electrical System:wiring:front UnderhoodHIGH

2 owners reported electrical system:wiring:front underhood issues — failures commonly reported around 148K miles.

!Inspect the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood2 (17%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine1 (8%)

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly1 (8%)

Seat Belts:front:webbing1 (8%)

Electrical System:ignition:module1 (8%)

Structure:body:trunk Lid1 (8%)

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch1 (8%)

Structure:body1 (8%)

1987 Plymouth Sundance: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood Issues

Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1987 Plymouth Sundance, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 148,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 148K-mile mark.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1987 Plymouth Sundance, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly Issues

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1987 Plymouth Sundance, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:buckle assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seat Belts:front:webbing Issues

Seat Belts:front:webbing complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1987 Plymouth Sundance, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:webbing-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1987 Plymouth Sundance. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

08E033000May 2008

SUSPENSION

FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.

88V105000Nov 1988

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OPERATION AT CONNECTIONS OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL SUPPLY HOSE TO THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND TO THE FUEL RAIL.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Plymouth Sundance is the 1994 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1987 Plymouth Sundance vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

Class avg

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical compact cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 12 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Plymouth Sundance Model Years

1998 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985

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1987 Plymouth Sundance: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1987 Plymouth Sundance?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1987 Plymouth Sundance is related to the electrical system:wiring:front underhood, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1987 Plymouth Sundance reliable?

The 1987 Plymouth Sundance has 12 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.

How much does it cost to fix 1987 Plymouth Sundance problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 1987 Plymouth Sundance have any recalls?

Yes, the 1987 Plymouth Sundance has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Plymouth Sundance problems start?

Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 148,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 120–150K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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