1988 PLYMOUTH RELIANT
1 recalls, 23 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
23 total complaints
6 crashes 1 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1 |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jul 26, 1999
Incident date: May 30, 1999
HAD NOTICED STEERING WAS OFF. TO MUCH TURNING TO GET WHEELS TO TURN. HAD MECHANIC CHECK & BOLTS WERE LOOSE & HAD THEM TIGHTENED ON THE LEFT SIDE. THE BOLTS ON THE RIGHT SIDE WERE SPLIT & COULD BE SEEN MOVING WHEN THE WHEEL WAS TURNED. ALSO NOTICED CROSSBAR WAS CRACKED. PE91065. *AK
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Jul 26, 1999
Incident date: May 30, 1999
HAD NOTICED STEERING WAS OFF. TO MUCH TURNING TO GET WHEELS TO TURN. HAD MECHANIC CHECK & BOLTS WERE LOOSE & HAD THEM TIGHTENED ON THE LEFT SIDE. THE BOLTS ON THE RIGHT SIDE WERE SPLIT & COULD BE SEEN MOVING WHEN THE WHEEL WAS TURNED. ALSO NOTICED CROSSBAR WAS CRACKED. PE91065. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 12, 1999
Incident date: Mar 29, 1999
STARTED THE CAR FROM A PARKING LOT, AS SOON AS I PUT ON DRIVE, THE CAR WENT ON HIGH SPEED, WENT IN A CIRCULAR MOTION, I COULD NOT STOP THE CAR UNTIL I HIT TWO OTHER CARS.
Crash
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jun 2, 1999
Incident date: Apr 26, 1999
FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODED, CONSUMER STUCK IT WITH A SCREW DRIVER HANDLE AND IT FELL APART. MJS
SEATS
Dec 15, 1997
Incident date: Jul 21, 1997
WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, WHEN MAKING A TURN, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE REAR, CAUSING THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT TO COLLAPSE BACKWARD INTO THE REAR SEAT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 3, 1997
Incident date: Oct 20, 1997
ENGINE CRANKSHAFT FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Dec 10, 1996
Incident date: Oct 29, 1996
ALTERNATOR FAILED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 6, 1996
Incident date: Sep 5, 1996
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1996
VEHICLE JERKS INTERMITTENTLY DURING THE SUMMER.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Aug 26, 1991
RACK/PINION LEAK. *DH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Apr 7, 1996
ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT) *DSH
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: May 15, 1996
VEHICLE STALLS FREQUENTLY.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 23, 1996
VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE W/CAUSE, SPEED SENSOR. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 23, 1996
VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE W/CAUSE, SPEED SENSOR. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Aug 8, 1995
BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED TWICE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Oct 26, 1995
BRAKE CALIPERS REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Dec 21, 1994
BRAKE PADS REPLACED 3 TIMES DUE TO DISINTEGRATION, ONCE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AW
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Aug 8, 1995
SHOULDER BELT FAILED TO SECURE DRIVER DURING ABOVE ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY.
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Aug 8, 1995
BRAKE BOOSTER REPLACED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 12, 1995
Incident date: May 12, 1995
WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE WILL JERK FORWARD. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
May 5, 1995
Incident date: Apr 20, 1995
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE WAS INSTALLED BACKWARDS. TT
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Apr 5, 1995
Incident date: Apr 5, 1995
TRUNK LID CLOSED UNINTENTIONALLY. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 10, 1995
Incident date: Oct 1, 1994
OIL INDICATOR LIGHT DID NOT ALERT DRIVER IN TIME TO AVOID ENGINE DAMAGE. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1988 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) | 22.0 | 28.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,550 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 30.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,450 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 25.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
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