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Body and structurePart report

1987 Plymouth Sundance Body and structure Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
17%of 12 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 1987 Plymouth Sundance, 17% of the 12 complaints for this model year.

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.

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #702547, filed 1999-01

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199458%
199347%
199236%
1991517%
199038%
1989412%
198814%
1987217%

Other parts of the 1987 Plymouth Sundance

Electrical system
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Vehicle 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology