1987 PLYMOUTH RELIANT
1 recalls, 12 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.
Complaint Statistics
12 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 1 |
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Sep 26, 2002
Incident date: Sep 16, 2002
STEERING GEAR BOX CAME LOOSE FROM THE FRAME. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 26, 2001
ENGINE MOUNT COLLAPSED ON TOP OF VELOCITY JOINT. ALSO, CRACKED DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE HOSE DUE TO WEIGHT OF ENGINE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jan 26, 2001
ENGINE MOUNT COLLAPSED ON TOP OF VELOCITY JOINT. ALSO, CRACKED DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE HOSE DUE TO WEIGHT OF ENGINE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 18, 2000
THIS CAR INTERMITENTLY STALLS IT SOMETIMES STARTS RIGHT UP OTHER TIMES IT TAKES 15 MIN. TO RESTART PARTS THAT HAVE BEEN CHANGED LOGIC MODULE COMPUTER , FUEL INJECTER, MAP SENSER, IGNITION WIRES AND SPARK PLUGS ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP AND SHUTOFF RELAY THIS CAR WAS TAKEN TO A CHRYSLER DEALER AND NO PRO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 14, 2000
THIS CAR INTERMITENTLY STALLS IT SOMETIMES STARTS RIGHT UP OTHER TIMES IT TAKES 15 MIN. TO RESTART PARTS THAT HAVE BEEN CHANGED LOGIC MODULE COMPUTER , FUEL INJECTER, MAP SENSER, IGNITION WIRES AND SPARK PLUGS ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP AND SHUTOFF RELAY THIS CAR WAS TAKEN TO A CHRYSLER DEALER AND NO PRO... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 3, 1999
Incident date: Feb 26, 1999
THE K-FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE BRINGING THE CAR TO A HALT. THE MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED IT SAID THIS IS A COMMON FAULT WITH THE K-CARS. HE ALSO SAID I WAS VERY LUCKY I WAS GOING VERY SLOW. HE SAID IF IT HAD BUSTED ON THE INTERSTATE WHILE GOING 60 MPH, THERE COULD HAVE BEEN A VERY SERIOUS ACCID... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Jan 15, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. DEALER NOT ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THIS SEEMS TO HAPPEN IN WET OR DAMP WEATHER. *SLC
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Feb 8, 1999
Incident date: Sep 12, 1998
WHEN TRYING TO USE THE REAR GATE OF THE VEHICLE TO PUT THINGS INTO OR GETTING ITEMS OUT OF THE REAR GATE, THE REAR GATE WILL FALL DOWN ON THE CONSUMER'S HEAD BECAUSE THER ISN'T ENOUGH SUPPORT TO HOLD THE REAR GATE UP WHENEVER CONSUMER IS TRYING TO PUT ITEMS IN OR GET ANYTHING OUT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 7, 1998
Incident date: Oct 20, 1997
CRANKSHAFT BROKE WHILE DRIVING.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 4, 1997
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ERRATIC/SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 31, 1995
Incident date: May 31, 1995
DRIVER HAD TO BE CUT OUT OF THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BECAUSE OF IT BEING STUCK. TT
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
May 25, 1995
Incident date: May 25, 1993
LOCKING MECHANISM ON SEAT TRACK WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE. SHIFTS FORWARD WHILE DRIVING. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1987 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) | 20.0 | 26.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 24.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 29.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,450 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 24.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 25.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
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