1987 RENAULT ALLIANCE
2 recalls — 10 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
10 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Oct 10, 2003
Incident date: Feb 24, 1994
DEFECTIVE FUEL TANK.*MR THE VEHICLE LEAKED GAS FROM THE FUEL TANK EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF RUST OR DAMAGE. THE DEALER SUGGESTED THE FUEL TANK WAS POOR MANUFACTURING. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A REFUND FOR THE REPLACEMENT TANK. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Oct 14, 1998
OXYGEN SENSOR AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Oct 14, 1998
OXYGEN SENSOR AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Aug 21, 1997
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR RECALL NOTICE NEVER RECEIVED BY OWNER, CAUSING REPAIR DELAYS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Aug 21, 1997
OXYGEN SENSOR RECALL NOTICE NOT RECEIVED BY OWNER, CAUSING DELAY IN REPAIRS.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 21, 1997
SOLENOID CONTROL VALVE FAILED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 21, 1997
THROTTLE POSITIONER FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jul 16, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1996
THE ENGINE CUTS OUT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Jun 19, 1996
Incident date: May 20, 1996
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. *SD
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Apr 17, 1995
Incident date: Feb 1, 1994
VEHICLE FIRE CAUSED BY HEATER CORE, VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN RECALL. TT
Fire
EPA Fuel Economy — 1987 RENAULT ALLIANCE
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 28.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 1.4L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 29.0 | 37.0 | 32.0 | Regular | $2,100 |
| 1.4L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 28.0 | 34.0 | 30.0 | Regular | $2,250 |
| 1.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 28.0 | 36.0 | 31.0 | Regular | $2,200 |
| 1.7L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 26.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 1.7L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 25.0 | 34.0 | 28.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
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