Plymouth Sundance 1987
Model Sundance made in 1987 by Plymouth got 12 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. The car had some investigations: steering, vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, suspension. The car has one 2.2l engine.
Model 1987
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 19/24/21 | 21/30/25 | Premium | $ 785 | 4 | 860825 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/28/25 | 25/36/29 | Regular | $ 570 | 4 | 860815 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 19/23/21 | 21/29/24 | Premium | $ 785 | 4 | 860530 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/27/25 | 26/35/29 | Regular | $ 570 | 4 | 860527 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/32/27 | 27/40/32 | Regular | $ 527 | 4 | 860815 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/33/28 | 28/42/33 | Regular | $ 509 | 4 | 860527 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 20/29/23 | 22/37/27 | Premium | $ 718 | 4 | 860825 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 19/28/22 | 21/35/26 | Premium | $ 751 | 4 | 860530 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V105000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1984 to 07/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 580000 | 11/15/1988 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/01/1988 | 07/18/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fuel leakage may occur in low ambient temperature operation at connections of an engine compartment fuel supply hose to the pressure regulator and to the fuel rail. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage couldresult in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel.vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 2.2l turbo charged engine. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 08E033000 | FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS | E (Equipment) | 6903 | 05/22/2008 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/14/2008 | 04/17/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Federal mogul is recalling 6,903 aftermarket ball joint assemblies shipped between november 9, 2007 and march 26, 2008, which may have been packaged with incorrect nuts. the part numbers packaged with incorrect nuts are: k7147, k7329, k8683, and 104353. these parts were made for use on the various vehicles listed above. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevailing torque (self-locking) feature. if the incorrect nut was to become loose, the joining members may loosen leading to a separation of the ball joint. this may result in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Federal mogul will notify owners and replace the parts free of charge. the recall began on may 22, 2008. owners can contact federal mogul at 877-489-6659. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket ball joint assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||
| PE91065 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/16/1991 | 08/30/1991 | STEERING GEAR BOLTS LOOSEN | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA89001 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/05/1988 | 11/17/1989 | LOGIC MODULE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| DP88017 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/13/1988 | 10/11/1988 | THROTTLE STICKING | ||
| Throttle sticking | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| The computer module was replaced . tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 01/26/2000 | 2 | 07/01/1987 | |
| Driving when it acted like it was running out of gas no power, went from 35 to 20 mph then started smoking as i pulled into the parking lot. went to get help but no one was at work, men next door noticed smoke and ran over with fire extinguisher. the hood latch would not release. police dept responded and tired to extinguished but could not get into the engine compartment. fire shorted all wiring. car wiring was totally destroyed and car was totaled. second engine compartment fire due to wiring harness failure. last failure was on april 1991. *ak | |||
| 05/05/1995 | |||
| Engine compartment fire, unknown origin. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 03/18/2003 | 148000 | 15 | 03/17/2003 |
| The vehicle became engulfed in flames. *ak the hood blew open because it was so hot. the vehicle was taken to the dealer due to a rebuilt motor that kept running hot and stopping. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer 15 times and the dealer stated there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. the vehicle still wasn't fixed and was unable to be used. the consumer requested a refund for the repair or a new vehicle. *scc *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/31/1995 | |||
| The head gasket blew. tt | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 12/14/1998 | 1 | 01/01/1987 | |
| High mounted stop light started smoking due to overheating. sockets and brake light housing melted causing smoke in interior of vehicle. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| Vehicle has a fuel leak, place of leak unknown, but the fumes are very strong. dealer has not been contacted. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/22/1995 | |||
| Release mechanism button on seat belt buckle would not engage properly. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 06/16/1995 | 1 | ||
| The car hit a tree head on and the front passenger seat belt did not restrain occupant. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 01/23/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1987 | |
| Light bulb under automatic gear selector console assembly was no longer functioning. after purchasing replacement light bulb as per number specified in owners manual, removed gear selector console to discover that bulb had nearly completed melted lens around it. bulb was encased in melted plastic and smelled burned. bulbs melting plastic is a recurring problem with this particular vehicle. see also my recent report odi 701361 and also odi 371625 (another person). burning plastic may cause fire in interior of vehicle and is a safety hazard. chrysler should recall this vehicle for this and related problems or pay for parts/labor. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1989 | ||
| Trunk door won't stay up when opened. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 1 | 06/25/1987 | ||
| While driving, the throttle stuck open and the vehicle would not slow down, the consumer had to shift into neutral and lift the accelerator with his toe in order to slow the vehicle. *slc | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL | STEGER | 60475 | STEGER AUTO | 708 754 0292 |