Vehicle shut off, and will not restart while driving. Dealership has unplugged and replugged the computer chip, ran a diagnostic test, and checked the sensors, every thing was okay. A month later and on 3 separate occasions the failure recurred.
The worst 1994 Plymouth Sundance problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seats7
- Airbags6
- Brakes6
- Engine6
- Body5
Problems by type
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- Seats7
- Airbags6
- Brakes6
- Engine6
- Body5
- Suspension5
- Transmission5
- Electrical4
- Fuel system4
- Seat belts4
- Visibility4
- Acceleration3
- Steering2
- Wheels1
Recalls 1
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
See all 1 recalls for the 1994 Plymouth Sundance
Defect investigations
Steering column separation
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the federal safety agency by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that agencyfurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(g), the federal safety agency 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.
DP03002
Seat back failure
The seat recliner's lower bolts can fatigue and break causing the set back to collapse backward without warning.
RQ99006
Safety blt latch operation
There is no summary currently available
PE96008
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Plymouth Sundance 37
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Valve Body
- 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
1994 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4‑cyl | FWD | 21-23 | 27-30 | 23-25 |
| 2.5L 4‑cyl | FWD | 19-21 | 25-27 | 22-23 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | FWD | 15-17 | 22-23 | 18-19 |
What 1994 Plymouth Sundance owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The rear window light bulb melts constantly and the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. Please provide further details.
My 94 plymouth sundance car has unsafe car seat belts (can come undone when bumped by an elbow, hand, or another child's car seat installed next to it). I am contacting my local dealer to make an complaint and ask for a replacement to gen4 design seatbelts. As a parent, why would you install unsafe seatbelts? Why isn't there an immediate recall?
The vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall # 99 v 212 000, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *jb
While driving engine check light come on at all times. Had taken vehicle to dealer, but it could not be fixed. Please provide more information.
The front seatbacks failed to remain locked in place. Would recline forward, pushing driver/passenger towards steering wheel/dashboard. Took vehicle to dealer , and mechanic refused to look at passenger's seatback. Driver's seatback was under recall and would repair it. *ak the failure of front seat back was due to poor design.
Reporting both front doors are deattching from the hinges of a broken weld; dealer notified and informed that vehicle out of it warranty and any repairs would be at consumer cost. Please provide any further details:
Recall 99v212 completed but consumer still has problems with seats flipping forward.
When moving seat to a different position it is very hard to adjust. Also, once while driving the entire seat went back.1p3ap28d9rn.
Had filled vehicle with fuel. It started to spill out of input pipe. Fuel gauge failed to register correct amount of fuel. Problem was repaired in august 1999. Indication was sensor unit was not in operation, but was intact.
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Questions about the 1994 Plymouth Sundance
Is the 1994 Plymouth Sundance reliable?
Owners have filed 59 complaints about the 1994 Plymouth Sundance, 1.6 times a typical Sundance model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Plymouth Sundance?
Seats, with 7 complaints. Next is airbags (6).
How many recalls does the 1994 Plymouth Sundance have?
1 recall, covering seats.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Plymouth Sundance seats?
Yes, 1 recall: 99V212000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What gas mileage does the 1994 Plymouth Sundance get?
Official estimates for the 1994 Plymouth Sundance range from 18 to 25 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.2L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 21-23 city and 27-30 highway.
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