1991 Plymouth Sundance

Introduction

The 1991 Plymouth Sundance is a compact car that was available with a variety of engine and transmission options. It was praised for its affordability, fuel efficiency, and sporty handling. However, it was also criticized for its cramped interior and lack of features.

The Sundance was available with three engine options:

• 2.2L SOHC inline-4 (110 hp, 145 lb-ft torque)
• 2.5L SOHC inline-4 (132 hp, 162 lb-ft torque)
• 3.0L OHV V6 (141 hp, 180 lb-ft torque)

It was also available with two transmission options:

• 5-speed manual transmission
• 3-speed automatic transmission

Engine

2.2L SOHC Inline-4

• Intake manifold gasket failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Coolant leaks, overheating, rough idle
  • Solution: Replace intake manifold gasket
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500+
  • Recalls: None Found

2.5L SOHC Inline-4

• Timing belt failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Engine stalls or runs rough, loss of power
  • Solution: Replace timing belt
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $700+
  • Recalls: None Found

3.0L OHV V6

• Head gasket failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Coolant leaks, overheating, rough idle
  • Solution: Replace head gasket
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $1,500+
  • Recalls: None Found

Transmission

5-Speed Manual Transmission

• No Issues Found

3-Speed Automatic Transmission

• Transmission slipping
  • Description/Symptoms: Vehicle struggles to accelerate, gears slipping
  • Solution: Replace transmission
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $2,000+
  • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

• Strut failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Noise while driving, poor handling, uneven tire wear
  • Solution: Replace struts
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $400 - $600+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Ball joint failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Noise while turning, loose steering
  • Solution: Replace ball joints
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400+
  • Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Starter failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Vehicle will not start, clicking noise when starting
  • Solution: Replace starter
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400+
  • Recalls: 90E003, 90E004
• Alternator failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Dimming lights, loss of power, battery warning light on
  • Solution: Replace alternator
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500+
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Rust
  • Description/Symptoms: Rust spots on body panels, especially around wheel arches and rocker panels
  • Solution: Repair or replace rusted panels
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,500+ depending on extent of damage

Interior

• Dashboard cracking
  • Description/Symptoms: Cracks in the dashboard, especially around the vents and glovebox
  • Solution: Replace dashboard
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Window switches failing
  • Description/Symptoms: Windows do not respond when switches are pressed
  • Solution: Replace window switches
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200 per switch

Summary

The 1991 Plymouth Sundance has a number of potential issues, including engine gasket failures, transmission problems, suspension issues, and electrical problems. The severity of these issues can vary, but some, such as head gasket failure, can be extremely expensive to repair. Overall, the Sundance is a reliable vehicle, but it is important to be aware of the potential problems it may encounter.