1987 Plymouth Sundance Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 17%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 148,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1987 Plymouth Sundance, 17% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 148,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vehicle became engulfed in flames. 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10022014, filed 2003-06, 148,000 milesEngine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1987 Plymouth Sundance
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Plymouth Sundance
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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