1990 Plymouth Sundance Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 19%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 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1990 Plymouth Sundance, 19% of the 36 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.
“Vehicle was left parked out of gear and removed key from the ignition switch, condition caused vehicle to roll forward into a neighbors driveway wall. Dealer/manufacturer were notified. *akthe vehicle was not in park yet the driver was able to remove the key from the ignition, as a result the vehicle rolled forward into a neighbors wall causing propery damage. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8001665, filed 2002-01“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 2001-02Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1990 Plymouth Sundance
12 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology