1989 Plymouth Sundance Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 30%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1989 Plymouth Sundance, 30% of the 33 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Ongoing problem with lack of acceleration and hesitation while drving at 35 MPH or more. Vehicle been in/out of independent and dealer shops on several occasions, and problem is still occurring.”
NHTSA complaint #861100, filed 2000-04“Consumer noticed large amount of oil on driverway. Had vehicle serviced, and technician stated head gasket needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #881558, filed 2001-02“Vehicle had an oil leak. And after having repaired leak a few times was told by mechanic that there is a recall on that part. Also, has a problem with seat belts.”
NHTSA complaint #889209, filed 2001-05Related recalls
- 89V237000Dec 27, 1989The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.Covers: Plymouth Sundance 1989–1990, Voyager 1989–1990, Dodge Shadow 1989–1990 +12 more
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1989 Plymouth Sundance
8 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 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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