1986 RENAULT ALLIANCE
2 recalls — 18 complaints
92V051000 Apr 10, 1992
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Defect Description
THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Consequence
THE COOLANT ESCAPING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COULDCONTACT THE DRIVER'S FEET AND INJURE THE DRIVER. ALSO, STEAM FROM THE HEATEDLIQUID WILL CLOUD ON THE WINDOW SURFACES AND IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION ANDCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE HEATER CORE WITH A CORE OF DIFFERENT DESIGN WHICH WILL NOT RUPTURE AND LEAK IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
88V087000 May 31, 1988
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Defect Description
COOLING SYSTEM PRESSURES DURING OVERHEATED ENGINE OPERATION MAY EXCEED THE STRENGTH CAPABILITY OF CERTAIN COMPONENTS DUE TO INADEQUATE VENTING CAPACITY OF THE SYSTEM PRESSURE CAP.
Consequence
THE BUILDUP OF PRESSURE MAY CAUSE HEATER CORE TO RUPTUREAND DISCHARGE HOT COOLANT AND STEAM IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE DRIVERS LEGS.
Remedy
REPLACE ALL COOLANT SYSTEM PRESSURE CAPS WITH ONE HAVING ADEQUATE VENTING CAPACITY.
Complaint Statistics
18 total complaints
2 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 6 |
| SEATS | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
TIRES
Jan 17, 2001
Incident date: Dec 2, 2000
TIRE FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT 55MP. I PURCHASED THE TIRES ON 9/07/99 WITH 120,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT 127,800 MILES. I RETURNED THE TIRE TO SEARS AUTOMOTIVE IN SPRINGFIELD, OHIO ON 12-29-00. THE MANGAGER OF THE STORE, MR. DAVID SEXTON STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED ... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Oct 21, 1996
OWNER CONTACTED DEALER ABOUT RECALL#92V051000 AND WAS TOLD THE RECALL HAD EXPIRED. PLEASE DESCRIBE *AK.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Aug 15, 1996
CV JOINT BOLTS FELL OUT WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 4, 1996
Incident date: Dec 12, 1993
HEAD GASKET FAILED. *DH
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Sep 4, 1996
Incident date: Jun 27, 1995
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. *DH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 4, 1996
TIMING BELT FAILED. *DH
SUSPENSION
Sep 4, 1996
Incident date: Sep 11, 1992
FRONT AXLE BROKE. *DH
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Sep 4, 1996
CV JOINT BOLTS DISCONNECTED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *DH
Crash
1 injured
SEATS
Mar 1, 1996
Incident date: Mar 1, 1995
DRIVER SEAT BROKE AWAY AT THE FRAME, LOOSE, DEALER WELD THE SEAT FRAME BACK, KNOW SAME PROBLE IN DIFFERENT LOCATION. *AK
SEATS
Mar 1, 1996
Incident date: Mar 1, 1995
DRIVER SEAT BROKE AWAY AT THE FRAME, LOOSE, DEALER WELD THE SEAT FRAME BACK, KNOW SAME PROBLE IN DIFFERENT LOCATION. *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Feb 29, 1996
Incident date: Dec 18, 1995
HEATER CORE RECALL REPAIR REFUSED DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTS. TT
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Feb 29, 1996
Incident date: Dec 18, 1995
HEATER CORE RECALL REPAIR REFUSED DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTS. TT
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Nov 9, 1995
Incident date: Jun 19, 1995
HEATER CORE REPLACED. *SKD
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Oct 20, 1995
Incident date: Oct 18, 1995
INVOLVED IN RECALL NO 92V051000, HEATER CORE WAS REPLACED BUT STILL HAVING A PROBLEM WITH STEAM COMING FROM A/C HEATER VENTS. TT
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Sep 21, 1995
Incident date: Jun 28, 1995
HEATER CORE RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED BY OWNER DUE TO SCHEDULING. *AW
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Feb 28, 1995
Incident date: Feb 28, 1995
SPORT CHRYSLER IN PA.,REFUSES TO DO RECALL MFG.,#541 HEATER CORE UNLESS OWNER SIGNS CONSENT IF DASH/OTHER IS DAMAGED. TT
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Feb 23, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1987
HEATER CORE FAILURE. TT
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Jan 3, 1995
Incident date: Jan 3, 1991
BREAKAGE OF BALL JOINTS AT LOW RATE SPEEDS. CAUSING FRONT WHEEL TO SLIDE OUT TO THE SIDE. TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations — RENAULT ALLIANCE
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA86020
Opened: Jul 2, 1986 — Closed: May 20, 1987
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER:AMC HAS DETERMINED THAT1983 AND 1984 ALLIANCE AND ENCORE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MULTI POINT FUELINJECTION(MPFI) HAVE DEFECTIVE FUEL HOSES THAT COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE FIRE.THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT FOR CALIF. CERTIFICATION. VEHICLE POP. 15,078.ANALYSIS:THE ... Read more
DP83018
Opened: Sep 6, 1983 — Closed: Jan 17, 1984
ENGINE STALLING, TRANS FAILURES
ENGINE STALLING, TRANS FAILURES
RENAULT ALLIANCE — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the RENAULT ALLIANCE across all model years (1983–1987).
13
Total Recalls
46
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths