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#BS-1991-PLYSUN-6215

1991 Plymouth SundanceProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 32 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
32
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Recalls
4
TSBs
21
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 32 complaints, 4 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

paint peeling

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Seats:front Assembly:reclinerHIGH

5 owners reported seats:front assembly:recliner issues.

!Inspect the Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strutMED
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: Seats:front Assembly:recliner (5 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Seats:front Assembly:recliner5 (16%)
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut4 (13%)
Air Bags:frontal2 (6%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline2 (6%)
Latches/locks/linkages:trunk Lid:lock2 (6%)
Power Train:axle Assembly2 (6%)
Seats2 (6%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine1 (3%)

1991 Plymouth Sundance: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Seats:front Assembly:recliner Issues

Seats:front Assembly:recliner complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 1991 Plymouth Sundance, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut Issues

Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1991 Plymouth Sundance, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1991 Plymouth Sundance, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1991 Plymouth Sundance, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-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.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

90V162000Aug 1990

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN.

96V229000Dec 1996

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.

97V078000Jun 1997

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAN FAIL AND SEPARATE.

99V212000Aug 1999

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER SEAT CAN FAIL AND SEPARATE.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (5)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

EA95017ClosedOpened May 1995 · closed May 1997

SEAT BACK BOLT FAILURE

SEATS

EA95029ClosedOpened Sep 1995 · closed Nov 1996

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION

STEERING

PE95002ClosedOpened Jan 1995 · closed May 1995

SEAT BACK FAILURE

SEATS

PE96008ClosedOpened Jan 1996 · closed Jun 1996

SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION

SEAT BELTS

PE96036ClosedOpened May 1996 · closed Oct 1996

THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO THE POSITION

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

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.

1991 Plymouth Sundance vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

32

Class avg

53

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. 32 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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1991 Plymouth Sundance: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Plymouth Sundance?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1991 Plymouth Sundance is related to the seats:front assembly:recliner, with 5 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1991 Plymouth Sundance reliable?
The 1991 Plymouth Sundance has 32 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 1991 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 1991 Plymouth Sundance have any recalls?
Yes, the 1991 Plymouth Sundance has 4 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?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
When was the 1991 Plymouth Sundance data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
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?
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