1990 Plymouth Sundance RS 2-door 5MT
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All photo credits
- Photo: 1992 Plymouth Sundance America 3dr, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '94 Plymouth Sundance America -- Front by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Plymouth Sundance (3951502539) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1992 Plymouth Sundance America 3dr, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '94 Plymouth Sundance America -- Rear by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1990 Plymouth Sundance RS 2-door 5MT is a 100-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $10,478 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
It makes 100 horsepower and 135 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The Sundance measures 171.7 inches long on a 97.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,608 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $10,478 ($26,055 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5 L SOHC inline-4, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 100 hp |
| Torque | 135 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder (8 valves) |
| Bore and Stroke | 87.5 x 104 |
| Injection Type | Throttle-body fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 171.7 in |
| Width | 67.3 in |
| Height | 52.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 97 in |
| Cargo Volume | 33.3 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,608 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.3 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1990 Plymouth Sundance RS 2-door 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1990 Plymouth SUNDANCE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 14, 2008 · SUSPENSION
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
Consequence: THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
NHTSA campaign 08E033000
Dec 27, 1989 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.
Consequence: THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.
Remedy: REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.
NHTSA campaign 89V237000
37 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1990 Plymouth SUNDANCE
Owner Complaints
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1990 Plymouth SUNDANCE (9 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 8 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 11 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Hydraulic | 2 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1990 PLYMOUTH SUNDANCE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.