Serpentine belt associated with alternator slips from pulley assembly when in contact with water is made. Dealership has examined vehicle, and replaced belt. Consumer concerned that when belt slips from assembly, loss of power would occur, and vehicle could be difficult to manage. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
The worst 1991 Plymouth Sundance problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seats7
- Body5
- Engine5
- Transmission5
- Locks2
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Seats7
- Body5
- Engine5
- Transmission5
- Locks2
- Suspension2
- Airbags1
- Fuel system1
- Seat belts1
- Visibility1
Recalls 4
Seats: front assembly: recliner
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver seat can fail and separate.
- 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.
Recall number 99V212000 · Recall details
Seats: front assembly: recliner
- What is wrong
- The lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver's seat can fail and separate.
- 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.
Recall number 97V078000 · Recall details
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
- 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.
Recall number 96V229000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
- What is wrong
- Front disc brake caliper guide pin bolts may not have been adequately torqued and could loosen.
- Risk
- This could cause reduced braking effectiveness and couldresult in an accident.
- Remedy
- Properly torque front brake caliper guide pin bolts to 250 pounds.
Recall number 90V162000 · Recall details
See all 4 recalls for the 1991 Plymouth Sundance
Defect investigations
Throttle will not return to the position
Uncontrolled engine speed condition results fro throttle shaft binding
PE96036
Safety blt latch operation
There is no summary currently available
PE96008
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 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.
EA95029
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
EA95017
Seat back failure
There is no summary currently available
PE95002
Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Plymouth Sundance 21
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty
- Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs
- Subject regarding child seat tether anchors
- Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures
- This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts
- Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles
- Subject on the child seat tether anchors
- This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket
- Information on child seat tether anchors
1991 Plymouth Sundance fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4‑cyl | FWD | 17-21 | 21-31 | 18-25 |
| 2.2L 4‑cyl | FWD | 20-21 | 25-28 | 22-23 |
What 1991 Plymouth Sundance owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Speedometer on other people's same model car had same problem
Peeling paint is causing adhesive around the windshield to come loose. Owner is concerned because this could cause windshield to collapse. Manufacturer has been notified about the problem. Problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further nformation.
If you can't help me with the paint, please let me know who can. Was there any recall on painting for plymouths? I see many sundances on the road with the same problem peeling as mine. Also, some spots where peeling occurred, is now rusting. As for the hood, replacement shocks I purchased helped hold trunk up again.
Stalls daily - have replaced hoses, battery, filters, etc.
Hatchback struts fail to keep lid up, falls everytime its opened causing servere back injury to owner.
Vehicle experienced sudden aceleration while back backing out of a parking (vehicle does not have cruise control) causing vehicle to hit between another vehicle and a tree. Dealer/mfr. Was not notified at this time.
Hatchback strut rods failed causing injury to consumer's spinal column. Mjs
Torsion bar welding broke in rear axle causing noise and bad performance. Qcaw
While driving at low rate of speed (35-40mph), can hear clanging noise near axle area. Took to mechanic & was informed plate behind axle was cracked & driver would have lost control of vehicle.
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Questions about the 1991 Plymouth Sundance
Is the 1991 Plymouth Sundance reliable?
Owners have filed 30 complaints about the 1991 Plymouth Sundance, fewer than a typical Sundance model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Plymouth Sundance?
Seats, with 7 complaints. Next is body (5).
How many recalls does the 1991 Plymouth Sundance have?
4 recalls, covering seats, steering and service brakes, hydraulic.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Plymouth Sundance seats?
Yes, 2 recalls: 99V212000, 97V078000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What gas mileage does the 1991 Plymouth Sundance get?
Official estimates for the 1991 Plymouth Sundance range from 18 to 25 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 17-21 city and 21-31 highway.
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