1993 Plymouth Sundance
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1993 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.
Owner complaints
60 complaints14 involved a crash3 involved a fire14 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
Rear axle on a 1993 plymouth sundance has a anti-sway bar welded inside the axle. the sway bar or the welds broke causing a very loud noise. the rear axle sounds like it IS going to fall off. Several mechanics state that this IS a common problem and should be handled by the manufacturer. cost to replace the entire rear axle IS will over 1000.00. *nlm
- Vehicle speed control
While making a turn at 25 mph vehicle started to accelerate, going through 2 stop signs. Consumer applied brakes and emergency brake, vehicle kept going in circles. Vehicle came to a stop when it hit a low concrete barrier in parking lot. Vehicle at dealer at this time.*ak
- Suspension › Rear
In 6/99 I paid $950.00 to replace the rear trailing arm at the mentioned dealer. I was told that this part was new and an original . I replaced this part because my safety was in danger. just last week, I took the car in because of a sqeeking noise and the same dealer who replaced the part, told…
In 6/99 I paid $950.00 to replace the rear trailing arm at the mentioned dealer. I was told that this part was new and an original . I replaced this part because my safety was in danger. just last week, I took the car in because of a sqeeking noise and the same dealer who replaced the part, told me it was broke again. I asked him how could that be when the part that came with the car lasted 143,000 miles and 6 years and this one only lasted 2 years and 40,000 miles? he told me he did not know nor could he provide me proof that they installed the part correctly and or used a new one. He specifically told me I needed to replace it because my safety was in jeopardy because the rear end would soon sway out of control. I felt this was unfair and he said that there was nothing anyone there could do because it was out of warranty . I called the chrysler customer care center and talked to derek, who told me it would be a waste of my time to file a complaint with his office about a part out of warranty that " it would be a waste of my time because chrysler was cut and dry on their responses" when I asked to speak to his direct report, he told me " he was it and that his direct reports do not speak to the customers. what assurance do I have now from chrylser as a consumer ? by their actions, chrysler has demonstrated to me that not only do they not care about my safety, they are not too concerned about the quality of work they are doing or not doing at my expense. I am a loyal customer and pay good money to have the dealer fix these problems .
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
While traveling to work at approximately 40 mph car suddenly died. Once car was towed to repair shop it was diagnosed with a broken camshaft. the camshaft snapped in two pieces , the pulley with one cam lobe and the rest of camshaft composed the two parts... Been driving over thirty years---never had a camshaft just break in two pieces.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Premature transmission failure - 35,700 mi. - damlier chrysler will not participate at all in repair - $1600/$1850 repair costs - this transmission has known high failure rate due to design flaws. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Recently my m/v started leaking fuel from a fuel line. I though that the leak was due to age and took the car to a mechanic for repair. after he looked at the fuel line he informed me that the fuel line was cut by the emergency brake line rubbing against it. I feel that if this IS a defect it's a fire danger to occupants of the m/v and public at large
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
While driving driver's and passenger's door lock assembley malfunctioned, causing doors to open while the vehicle was being driven, caused by corroded spring within the door latch mechanism. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
When consumer put key into ignition the key didn't turn at all. then, ignition switch caught on fire. There was smoke around the ignition switch.*ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Recall repair not completed due to dealer/parts not available. *mjs (99v-212)
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Had received recall notice #99v212000. Contacted dealer. Informed consumer seat had to be ordered. Took vehicle on date given. Seat had not arrived. Seat in vehicle was broken & went backwards. Was not given any indication when seat would be available. Would need to tear existing seat apart to repair & not replace it. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module
Vehicle experiencing problem with air bag sensor light remaining on. Dealer notified and informed consumer that they would diagnose the problem at consumer's cost. Seeking help from nhtsa in this safety matter. *ak
- Air bags · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
While using air conditioner the fan stopped and smoked entered the passenger's compartment through the dash or the steering column. Afterwards the airbag warning light came on and will not go off. Dealer has not seen. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Fuel injectors fail causing vehicle to stall, repairs on six occasions due to failure. Mjs
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
While driving on the street at approx. 40 mph, back rest fell backward, and almost caused vehicle to go out of control. Seeking help in the matter from nhtsa. *ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
When turning corners there IS something hitting against the steering wheel.dealer was contacted and stated they could fix the problem at owners expense. *Ak
- Air bags › Frontal
When making a right turn out of a parking lot, the air bag on the driver's side deployed for no apparent reason. Chyrsler was contacted about the problem. the problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further information. *ak
- Structure › Frame and members
Starting in 1996, I noticed small paint chips/peelings on the top, hood and trunk of my vehicle. I thought they occurred from rock chips or something. once the peeling continued and I found other peeling on the sides and trunk, I knew it was damage from the paint it self and not weather or rocks!…
Starting in 1996, I noticed small paint chips/peelings on the top, hood and trunk of my vehicle. I thought they occurred from rock chips or something. once the peeling continued and I found other peeling on the sides and trunk, I knew it was damage from the paint it self and not weather or rocks! it has peeled so much it IS embarrassing and absolutley ridiculous!! I can't even wash my car without it damaging more. it almost looks as if it IS going to cause rust to my vehicle also. this needs to be fixed and cured. I expect it to be so from plymouth, and will not stop until it IS. No safety defect mentioned, just paint. *Ak
- Electrical system
While drving about 50 mph the rear panel that goes from the window to the back seat, on the driver's side, caught on fire close to the roof. In august 1997 there was a fire on the passenger's side. The vehicle was towed to a dealership, where cause of fire was being investigated. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Air bag deployed while driving on light cover snow street, going approximately 25 mph. Dealer notified. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal · Seats
Vehicle was involved in a four car accident. When frontal impact occurred, the air bag deployed, and hit the driver. also the driver's seat broke, and driver ended up laying in the rear seat, vehicle was totalled, dealer IS not aware of the problem. *ak
- Seats
Vehicle rearended while at stop. front seat bolt broke causing seat to fall back.
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
While driving,the front split seat back (driver side) snap and fell back; causing temporary loss of control of vehicle,almost causing a serous accident. Dealer notified and refused to repair under warranty and accept responability.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine cylinder froze.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
When the brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance . Owner took vehicle to dealer, and was informed that the rotors were corroded and chipped. owner states that manufacturer called a recall on some of these vehicles , but his vehicle was not included. *Ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
When brakes are applied the front seat moves forward. The front seat doesn't lock.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Steering column separation
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr…
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(G), nhtsa has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models, excluding the 1993 jeep grand cherokee and 1994-1995 dodge RAM series trucks that were recalled (93v210 & 96v230) for steering column failure.if the analysis of these vehicles had identified a potential problem, the scope could have been expanded in an investigation.a review of odi's data base shows no recent complaints and a lack of a complaint trend concerning the subject issue on the subject vehicles as a whole or by individual models.therefore, the petition IS denied.for details, see federal register notice volume 68, no. 130, july 8, 2003.
- Seat back failure
The seat recliner's lower bolts can fatigue and break causing the set back to collapse backward without warning.
- Safety blt latch operation
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.
- 10191460Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 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.
- 51993Vehicle shudder during torque converter emcc (lock up) operation/diagnostic trouble code 38.
- 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.
- 51274Erroneous mil illumination with hex code $2e-egr system failure.
- 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.
- 43055Unknown
- 41049Cruise control overshoot/undershoot during initial set speed selection.
- 39532Fuel guage does not read full.
- 39260Delayed transaxle engagement.
- 39058Manual transaxle locked in neutral or locked in reverse.
- 39009Improved transmission shift quality.
- 39005Serpentine belt comes off pulleys.
- 37862Higher than normal accelerator pedal effort at cold start up.
- 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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