1992 Plymouth Sundance
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1992 Plymouth Sundance. Newest first.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver seat can fail and separate.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the bolt fails while the vehicle IS being driven, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver's seat with a higher strength bolt that includes a self locking nylon patch.
The lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver's seat can fail and separate.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the bolt fails while the vehicle IS being driven, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver's seat with a higher strength bolt that includes a self locking nylon patch.
The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the steering wheel separates from the center hub attachment to the steering column, loss of control can occur increasing the risk of an accident.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for armature cracks in the center hub attachment area. any steering wheels showing cracks will be replaced. all other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in the event cracking occurs.
The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fractures of the upper steering column shaft couplingbolt result in a lack of coupling load on the shaft and loss of steeringcontrol.
Remedy
Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt.
Owner complaints
49 complaints7 involved a crash4 involved a fire7 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Suspension › Front
Susepnsion defect on my 1992 plymouth sundance I was told by three mechanics that they are all defective and that car IS not safe chrysler says they have no such knowleged of problems with this year car
- Visibility › Windshield
I bought a new plymouth sundance in may, 1992. A few years later the paint cracked and began to peel off especially after a hard rain.i took the car to d&m chrysler where I bought it and the service dept said there was nothing they could do. I then took pictures of the car and sent a complaint to…
I bought a new plymouth sundance in may, 1992. A few years later the paint cracked and began to peel off especially after a hard rain.i took the car to d&m chrysler where I bought it and the service dept said there was nothing they could do. I then took pictures of the car and sent a complaint to chrysler corp. They called me and said they spoke with the service dept at d&m and were told that the problem was caused by brushing snow off of the car. They refused to do anything. the car IS all rusted now and today I noticed that the rear window IS seperated from the roof at the top because the rubber won't stick to the rusted roof. There IS about a 1/4" gap. I feel this has now become a safety issue as the rear window will most surely pop out if I am in an accident. I understand from various websites that this has happened to others, resulting in passengers being thrown from the car when the rear window gave way.
- Electrical system › Wiring
A fire broke out inside vehicle while it was turned off and parked outside the house, and all window closed. Fire was extinguished by fire department. fire department informed consumer that fire may have started from the steering column. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition · Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. · Structure › Body › Door · Structure › Body › Trunk lid · Visibility › Windshield
Windshield leaks when it rains. nlm
- Unknown or other
I was wondering if there IS any type of recall for my car the paint ID peeling off all over and I have seen several mopar vehicals like this and was wanting to know if chrystler IS going to do anything with them.
- Unknown or other
The "black cherry" paint began to scratch from normal snow brush use. the paint continued to chip and crack, where I now have 30% of the paint chipped off and metal IS exposed. I have seen many other sundance's of the same color with paint chipping prematurely. I now need to get my car repainted. No safety defect . *ak
- Tires · Tires › Tread/belt
Rear driver side tires continue to blow. 4 tire have failed, 3 blew out and 1 had steel belts showing.(dot 7790554330, dot7727481750 - goodyear - invicta, size p185/70r14).
- Suspension › Rear
A noise IS coming from the rear end of the vehicle that sounds like metal rubbing against metal, cause unknown. dealer can not identify the problem. please give any further details. *ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Steering wheel failed prior to recall notice causing vehicle collision.
- Seat belts › Rear/other
Rear seat belts do not allow for a convertible child safety seat to be installed rear facing in any of the rear seatbelts.
- Suspension
Vehicle vibrates all the time when in gear at a complete stop. Also shudders upon acceleration.
- Fuel system, gasoline
Fuel filter connector IS leaking and emits a strong gas odor while driving.
- Seats
Recall 97v078000. No parts since july. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Going 65mph when vehicle suddenly stalled out for no reason. Pulled over to side of road & waited a while & restarted. Took to dealer for a 4TH time and problem was not found. Vehicle had been at dealer each time it happened for 3 years. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
When making a turn the driver's side air bag deployed without reason, causing consumer to sustain burns to the skin, resulting in driver losing control of the vehicle, causing an accident. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline
Gas leaked posing a potential fire hazard.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Structure › Body › Door · Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly · Visibility › Windshield
Sun roof failed.
- Air bags › Frontal
While making a left turn owner was hit on the passenger's side,the air bag in the vehicle did not deploy. The driver's seat pushed the driver to the steering wheel. Manufacturer's telephone line has been busy. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Seatback broke while driving under normal driving conditions. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Driving at low speed and in mid turn the airbag inflated without an accident and then ran into a sign, because she lost control of the vehicle. *ak
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut
Hactchback lift gate failure, support rod will not hold the liftgate. *ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Steering wheel: recall #96v229, received notice for recall on steering wheel, called and made an appointment for 1-24-97 took in for repair and they did not have parts, dealer said he did not know when they will have parts. *ak
- Suspension › Front › Macpherson strut · Suspension › Front › Shock absorber
Shocks fail prematurely.
- Air bags › Frontal
Vehicle struck pothole causing driver's face to hit the steering wheel. the air bag did not deploy immediately but did deploy seconds later, filling the vehicle with smoke.
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum · Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior · Visibility › Windshield
Rear brakes make grinding noise.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Throttle will not return to the position
Uncontrolled engine speed condition results fro throttle shaft binding
- Safety blt latch operation
There is no summary currently available
- Steering wheel separation
After an extensive investigation and analysis, chrysler has identified the defect as a fatigue failure, origination in the heat affected region of the projection welds of the steering wheel hub to steering wheel armature attachment.the hub IS the portion of the steering wheel assembly that connects it to the steering…
After an extensive investigation and analysis, chrysler has identified the defect as a fatigue failure, origination in the heat affected region of the projection welds of the steering wheel hub to steering wheel armature attachment.the hub IS the portion of the steering wheel assembly that connects it to the steering column shaft and IS attached to the underside of the steering wheel assembly by 4 welds.if cracks develop in the heat affected region of the welds and propagate through the steering wheel armature to each of the welds, the steering wheel can separate from the hub.this IS a slow progressive failure which normally occurs at high mileage.in some cases complainants have reported a looseness or wobbling of the steering wheel prior to separation.to remedy this defect, chrysler will inspect the steering wheels of the affected vehicles for cracks in the hub area.if any cracks are found, the steering wheel will be replaced.all other vehicles will have reinforcing plates installed which would prevent a steering wheel separation should cracking occur.
- Seat back bolt failure
The driver seat back can collapse without warning resulting in potential for loss of vehicle control.the lower bolt (one of two bolts that supports the seat back assembly) can fatigue and break
- Seat back failure
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.
- 6089311Concerns with a/c evaporator odor. *Nlm
- 6089028Information on 41te/42le service information. *Nlm
- 6088988Concerns with 41te/42le transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift. *Nlm
- 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.
- 605014Conditions with intermittent loss of speed control.
- 604696Subject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
- 604364Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (trs)
- 603153Subject regarding airbag on - off switches.
- 600751Subject on delayed transaxle engagement.
- 54371Condition with tranaxle shudder during a 3RD gear to 3RD gear partial emcc ( electronically modulated converter clutch) engagement, 3RD gear partial emcc to 4TH gear partial emcc engagement, or 4TH gear to 4TH gear emcc engagement.
- 52963Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol.
- 51978Vehicles with 3.0L engines - intake valve deposits - driveway die out, rough idle, lack of power, sags or hesitation.
- 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.
- 39532Fuel guage does not read full.
- 39058Manual transaxle locked in neutral or locked in reverse.
- 39009Improved transmission shift quality.
- 39005Serpentine belt comes off pulleys.
- 37858Pcm not properly disengaging a/c clutch via the relay also the pcm may not energize the a/c clutch relay.
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