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1994 Plymouth Sundance Base 4-door 5MT

The 1994 Plymouth Sundance Base 4-door 5MT is a 93-hp 2.2-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $9,711 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.

It makes 93 horsepower and 122 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).

The Sundance measures 171.9 inches long on a 97.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,643 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$9,711 ($21,296 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.2 L SOHC inline-4, naturally aspirated
Displacement2.2 L
Horsepower93 hp
Torque122 lb-ft
ValvetrainSOHC, 2 valves per cylinder (8 valves)
Bore and Stroke87.5 x 92
Injection TypeFuel injection (FFS)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City23 MPG
Highway30 MPG
Combined25 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded gasoline
Dimensions & Weight
Length171.9 in
Width67.3 in
Height53.1 in
Wheelbase97.2 in
Cargo Volume33.3 ft³
Curb Weight2,643 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.3 in
Headroom Rear37.4 in
Legroom Front41.5 in
Legroom Rear34 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1994 Plymouth SUNDANCE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Aug 6, 1999 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER SEAT CAN FAIL AND SEPARATE.

Consequence: IF THE BOLT FAILS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT WITH A HIGHER STRENGTH BOLT THAT INCLUDES A SELF LOCKING NYLON PATCH.

NHTSA campaign 99V212000

59 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1994 Plymouth SUNDANCE

Owner Complaints

59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 Plymouth SUNDANCE (12 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seats7
Air Bags6
Hydraulic6
Service Brakes6
Engine And Engine Cooling5
Power Train5
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Nov 9, 2004 · Electrical System
“VEHICLE SHUT OFF, AND WILL NOT RESTART WHILE DRIVING. DEALERSHIP HAS UNPLUGGED AND REPLUGGED THE COMPUTER CHIP, RAN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, AND CHECKED THE SENSORS, EVERY THING WAS OKAY. A MONTH LATER AND…”
Jan 15, 2004 · Electrical System
“THE REAR WINDOW LIGHT BULB MELTS CONSTANTLY AND THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB”
Jan 12, 2004 · Seat Belts
“MY 94 PLYMOUTH SUNDANCE CAR HAS UNSAFE CAR SEAT BELTS (CAN COME UNDONE WHEN BUMPED BY AN ELBOW, HAND, OR ANOTHER CHILD'S CAR SEAT INSTALLED NEXT TO IT). I AM CONTACTING MY LOCAL DEALER TO MAKE AN…”
May 6, 2003 · Seats
“THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL # 99 V 212 000, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB *SCC”
Jan 25, 2002 · Unknown Or Other
“WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COME ON AT ALL TIMES. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, BUT IT COULD NOT BE FIXED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK”

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 1994 PLYMOUTH SUNDANCE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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