1991 Plymouth Sundance
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1991 Plymouth Sundance is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
1991 Plymouth Sundance at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1991 Plymouth Sundance recalls 4
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER SEAT CAN FAIL AND SEPARATE.
Fix: 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.
Fix: 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.
Fix: 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.
FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN.
Fix: PROPERLY TORQUE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS TO 250 POUNDS.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1991 Plymouth Sundance common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1991 Plymouth Sundance safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 1991 Plymouth Sundance 4-DR.. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
1991 Plymouth Sundance MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 6 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1991 Plymouth Sundance costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1991 Plymouth Sundance — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 5
THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO THE POSITION Closed
UNCONTROLLED ENGINE SPEED CONDITION RESULTS FRO THROTTLE SHAFT BINDING
NHTSA #PE96036 · Vehicle Speed Control · opened May 1996 · closed Oct 1996SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION Closed
NHTSA #PE96008 · Seat Belts · opened Jan 1996 · closed Jun 1996STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION Closed
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 CR…
NHTSA #EA95029 · Steering · opened Sep 1995 · closed Nov 1996SEAT BACK BOLT FAILURE Closed
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
NHTSA #EA95017 · Seats · opened May 1995 · closed May 1997SEAT BACK FAILURE Closed
NHTSA #PE95002 · Seats · opened Jan 1995 · closed May 1995An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 22
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 22.
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
Bulletin 0801001 · Electrical System · May 2001AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
Bulletin 2100601 · Power Train · Mar 2001SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
Bulletin 0800600REV · Electrical System · Dec 2000SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
Bulletin 2300800B · Seats · Nov 2000SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT
Bulletin 082700 · Air Bags · Sep 2000SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
Bulletin 230800 · Seats · Mar 2000THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
Bulletin 080600 · Electrical System · Feb 2000DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT
Bulletin 083799 · Air Bags · Nov 1999SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
Bulletin 233599REVA · Structure · Oct 1999INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
Bulletin 233599 · Seats · Sep 1999Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the SUNDANCE. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 3
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1991 Plymouth Sundance. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Structure
NOTE: 2 DOOR VEHICLES. THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAN FAIL AND SEPARATE. THIS COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BACK TO RECLINE SUDDENLY AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN LOSS OF DRIVER CONTROL. CORRECTION: THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT WILL BE REPLACED WITH A HIGHER STRENGTH BOLT THAT INCLUDES A SELF LOCKING NYLON PATCH.
Transport Canada #1997103 · May 1997Steering
The steering wheel armature stamping may crack and separate from the centre hub of the steering column. This could adversely affect steering control and result in a possible crash without prior warning. Correction: Steering wheels exhibiting cracks will be replaced. All other involved vehicles will have a anti-separation plate installed to prevent separation of the steering whe…
Transport Canada #1996198 · Dec 1996Brakes
THE FRONT DISC CALIPER GUIDE BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED ADEQUATELY. THIS COULD CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR SOME DEGREE OF ABNORMAL BRAKE FUNCTION. CORRECTION: FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFIED TORQUE.
Transport Canada #1990141 · Sep 1990Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Plymouth Sundance
The Dodge Shadow and Plymouth Sundance are compact 3-door and 5-door hatchbacks that were introduced for the 1987 model year by the Chrysler Corporation. For 1991, a 2-door convertible variant was added to the Shadow lineup; this bodystyle was not offered by Plymouth. The Sundance/Shadow replaced the Omni/Horizon models of their respective marque.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.