1990 Plymouth Sundance
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1990 Plymouth Sundance. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevailing torque (self-locking) feature. if the incorrect nut was to become loose, the joining members may loosen leading to a separation of the ball joint. this may result in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Federal mogul will notify owners and replace the parts free of charge. the recall began on may 22, 2008. owners can contact federal mogul at 877-489-6659.
The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
36 complaints8 involved a crash4 involved a fire11 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
Vehicle was left parked out of gear and removed key from the ignition switch, condition caused vehicle to roll forward into a neighbors driveway wall. Dealer/manufacturer were notified. *Akthe vehicle was not in park yet the driver was able to remove the key from the ignition, as a result the vehicle rolled forward into a neighbors wall causing propery damage. nlm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The engine valve cover gasket blows off resulting in loss of oil, the consumers vehicle exhibits the same failure described in recall 89v-237 but the consumers vehicle IS not included due to vin. nlm
- Air bags · Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Electrical system › Ignition · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control · Fuel system, gasoline · Power train › Automatic transmission · Seat belts › Front › Retractor · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Structure
Vehicle has experienced many engine related problems, the valve cover allows oil to spill on engine, dealer repaired, however engine still leaks oil, dealer stated vehicle was not included in recall 89v237 due to vehicle was made march of 1990, oil sending units need replaced, engine shakes and bucks when putting in reverse, and thermostat was replaced. *slc
- Unknown or other
No summary
- Air bags · Air bags › Frontal
Violent deployment of air bag, causing injuries to consumer.
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
While driving at 60 mph driver's side seat bolt broke, causing consumer's seat to fall back a little. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Car was parked inside of the parking lot. consumer went to restared the vechicle and it burst into flames which came from the engine compartment. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Steering
Driving at approximately 60 mph, exiting a ramp and brakes became inoperative. Also, steering locked up, resulting in an accident. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
While stopped in a left turn lane the vehicle was hit from behind. the impact caused both the driver and passenger seatbacks to collapse backward, causing neck strain to the passenger and neck & lower back strain to the driver.
- Air bags › Frontal · Seat belts › Front › Retractor
The vehicle was in a frontal crash and airbags deployed after the collision had taken place. Driver hit head on steering wheel. Also the the seat belts did not properly restrain owner. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Waiting at stop light when driver's side air bag suddenly deployed for no reason. Took to dealer & had air bag replaced. Insurance company looking into problem. *ak
- Air bags
Air bag inflated causing physical damage, permanent scares and bruises were lefted.
- Air bags › Frontal
After driver over a sewer cover at 30 to 35 mph, the driver's side air bag deployed, cuaisng consumer to sustain burns to skin. please provide details. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring
While parked an electrical short in the wiring, caused the vehicle to catch on fire in the engine compartment. please provide any details. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Had just started vehicle, began to pull out of driveway when driver's air bag deployed unexpectedly and without any warning, causing the consumer to sustain injuries on face and neck. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
When vehicle was involved in a crash, traveling about 30 mph . Vehicle crashed into the side of another vehicle and when the air bag deployed it caught on fire. Vehicle has not been replaced. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Transmission failed, causing accident.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission IS slipping intermittently. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission IS slipping and close to failing.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission IS slipping and close to failing.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
Keys can be removed from ignition switch without gear being in park position, allowing vehicle to roll forward/backwards.
- Structure › Body › Trunk lid
In hot weather conditions the trunk lid does not stay in the up position.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Exterior lighting › Turn signal · Suspension
Turn signal failure, also replaced leaking engine gasket and strut rod. *ak
- Seat belts › Front · Seat belts › Front › Anchorage · Wheels
While driving rear wheel broke and the vehicle jumped the curve and the seat belt did not retain the driver in the seat. Also the air bag did not deploy untill the vehicle had came to an complete stop.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer rear ended a truck and the driver side air bag deployed, there was a flame that came out of the air bag, causing third degree burns. *Ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Steering wheel separation
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 6092304Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures.
- 6089800Daimlerchrysler corporation IS now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles.
- 6088834Information regarding nhtsa authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *Nlm
- 6088786Concerns with engine coolant usage. *Nlm
- 621898Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4.
- 620059Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty.
- 618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs.
- 615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *Mjs
- 610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts.
- 607963Information on child seat tether anchors.
- 607959This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
- 603153Subject regarding airbag on - off switches.
- 52963Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol.
- 51942Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from plastic body components that are molded in black.
- 46371Bulletin supersedes technical service bulletin 08-16-95, dated apr. 14, 1995. If the vehicle operator **repeatedly** presses and releases the set button with their foot off of the accelerator (a 'lift foot set' to begin speed control operation), the vehicle may accelerate and exceed the desired set speed by up to 5 mph (8 km/h) and then decelerate to less than the desired set speed before finally achieving the desired set speed.
- 41049Cruise control overshoot/undershoot during initial set speed selection.
- 39058Manual transaxle locked in neutral or locked in reverse.
- 39009Improved transmission shift quality.
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