1990 Plymouth Sundance Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 33%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the air bags of the 1990 Plymouth Sundance, 33% of the 36 complaints for this model year. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“Vehicle has experienced many engine related problems, the valve cover allows oil to spill on engine, dealer repaired, however engine still leaks oil, dealer stated vehicle was not included in recall 89v237 due to vehicle was made march of 1990, oil sending units need replaced, engine shakes and bucks when putting in reverse, and thermostat was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #559923, filed 2001-02“The vehicle was in a frontal crash and airbags deployed after the collision had taken place. Driver hit head on steering wheel. Also the the seat belts did not properly restrain owner.”
NHTSA complaint #830605, filed 1998-11“Had just started vehicle, began to pull out of driveway when driver's air bag deployed unexpectedly and without any warning, causing the consumer to sustain injuries on face and neck.”
NHTSA complaint #822827, filed 1998-04“When vehicle was involved in a crash, traveling about 30 MPH . Vehicle crashed into the side of another vehicle and when the air bag deployed it caught on fire. Vehicle has not been replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #812547, filed 1997-07“Waiting at stop light when driver's side air bag suddenly deployed for no reason. Took to dealer & had air bag replaced. Insurance company looking into problem.”
NHTSA complaint #828151, filed 1998-09Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 1990 Plymouth Sundance
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 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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