1993 Plymouth Sundance seats problems

10 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 17%
crashes: 2
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Front assembly: recliner
6

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Plymouth Sundance seats problems in other years

Related recalls

Seats: front assembly: reclinerReported August 6, 1999 · 227,283 vehicles affected

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

Related investigations

Seat back failureOpened May 13, 1999, closed February 2, 2000

The seat recliner's lower bolts can fatigue and break causing the set back to collapse backward without warning.

RQ99006

What 1993 Plymouth Sundance owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 3, 2000 · Seats · NM

Recall repair not completed due to dealer/parts not available. *mjs (99v‑212)

Filed Oct 26, 1999 · Seats · MI

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.

Filed Sep 2, 1999 · Seats · IL

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 the federal safety agency.

Filed Nov 2, 1998 · Airbags, Seats · MI · crash · 1 injury

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.

Filed Jun 16, 1998 · Seats · NY · 1 injury

Vehicle rearended while at stop. Front seat bolt broke causing seat to fall back.

Filed Jun 13, 1998 · Seats · RI

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.

Filed Jan 21, 1998 · Seats · CA

When brakes are applied the front seat moves forward. The front seat doesn't lock.

Filed Apr 23, 1997 · Seats · MI

Drivers side seatback collapsed while driving. Almost lost control.

Filed Dec 9, 1996 · Seats · MI

When entered into vehicle driver's side seat broke from seat track and anchors. *ak

Filed Jul 15, 1996 · Seats · VA · crash · 2 injuries

Driving down rd, going wrong way, started to turn around, another vehicle rearended sundance, front seats collapsed/broke onto rear, backseats *ak vehicle was crushed foward due to impact, steering wheel ripped out of driver's hands causing loss of control of vehicle, consumer and passenger suffered injuries.

Questions about the 1993 Plymouth Sundance seats

Does the 1993 Plymouth Sundance have seats problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the seats of the 1993 Plymouth Sundance, 17% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1993 Plymouth Sundance seats problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1993 Plymouth Sundance seats?

Yes, 1 recall: 99V212000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.