1990 Plymouth Sundance Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 17%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 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1990 Plymouth Sundance, 17% of the 36 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.
“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 engine valve cover gasket blows off resulting in loss of oil, the consumers vehicle exhibits the same failure described in recall 89v-237 but the consumers vehicle is not included due to VIN. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #559926, filed 2001-02Related 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 1990 Plymouth Sundance
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 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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