1986 PLYMOUTH RELIANT
2 recalls, 9 complaints
08E033000 Apr 14, 2008
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
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... Read more
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, POSS... Read more
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.
86V053000 Apr 10, 1986
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
BATTERY CAP VENTS MAY BE PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY BLOCKED WITH PLASTIC FLASHING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A BUILD UP OF INTERNAL GAS PRESSURE COULD OCCUR WHICH ... Read more
Remedy
REWORK BATTERIES BY PROBING BOTH VENT ORIFICES TO ELIMINATE ANY VENT OBSTRUCTION.
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Feb 7, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 1999
WHILE PUMPING FUEL INTO THE TANK THE VEHICLE WAS OFF,WITH THE KEY TO IGNITION POSITION TO VIEW THE GAS GAUGE, WENT BACK TO CHECK GAS PUMP, AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE TANK. FIRE WENT OUT ON ITS OWN, AND NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 29, 1996
Incident date: Feb 28, 1996
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE, CAR CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Apr 23, 1996
Incident date: Feb 1, 1993
WHILE DRIVING, SOMETIMES VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN. *AK ALL POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS FAIL, SOMETIMES VEHICLE WILL RESTART RIGHT AWAY, MORE OFTEN IN SEVERAL HOURS, RECENTLY IT WOULD NOT START FOR DAYS AFTER IT WOULD STALL, THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR, COMPUTER POWER MODULE, AND COMPUTER LOGIC MODULE HAV... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 23, 1996
Incident date: Feb 1, 1993
WHILE DRIVING, SOMETIMES VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN. *AK ALL POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS FAIL, SOMETIMES VEHICLE WILL RESTART RIGHT AWAY, MORE OFTEN IN SEVERAL HOURS, RECENTLY IT WOULD NOT START FOR DAYS AFTER IT WOULD STALL, THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR, COMPUTER POWER MODULE, AND COMPUTER LOGIC MODULE HAV... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
May 25, 1995
Incident date: Mar 15, 1995
AXLE DROPPED, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING/CONTROL. *SKD
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
May 25, 1995
Incident date: Mar 15, 1995
RUSTED K-FRAME, CAUSING AXLE TO DROP/LOSS OF STEERING/CONTROL..
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
May 25, 1995
Incident date: Mar 25, 1995
TIMING BELT REPLACED.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
May 25, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1992
STEERING COLUMN LOOSE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
May 25, 1995
Incident date: Mar 25, 1995
WATER PUMP REPLACED.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1986 PLYMOUTH RELIANT
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 26.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,650 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 24.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 32.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,350 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 24.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 22.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,250 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, PLYMOUTH RELIANT
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP86010
Opened: May 21, 1986 , Closed: Aug 20, 1986
FRAME AND CHASSIS COMPONENTS
FRAME AND CHASSIS COMPONENTS
PLYMOUTH RELIANT - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PLYMOUTH RELIANT across all model years (1981, 1989).
22
Total Recalls
67
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
8
Reported Crashes
5
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths