Plymouth Reliant 1986
Model Reliant made in 1986 by Plymouth got 9 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. The car had some investigations: power train, seats. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, suspension. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.2l, 2.5l.
Model 1986
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/28/25 | 27/35/30 | Regular | $ 750 | 5 | 850816 |
( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/27/25 | 26/34/29 | Regular | $ 750 | 5 | 850825 |
( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/35/29 | 28/45/34 | Regular | $ 647 | 5 | 850816 |
( 2.5L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/26/24 | 25/33/28 | Regular | $ 782 | 5 | 850816 |
( 2.5L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/23/21 | 22/30/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 5 | 850825 |
( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/27/25 | 26/34/29 | Regular | $ 750 | 8 | 850816 |
( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/35/29 | 28/45/34 | Regular | $ 647 | 8 | 850816 |
( 2.5L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/25/24 | 25/32/28 | Regular | $ 782 | 8 | 850816 |
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | ||||||||||||||||
86V053000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 03/01/1986 to 03/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 32149 | 03/26/1986 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/10/1986 | 04/24/1986 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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 could result in case rupture, particularly during post charging. should a person be in the vicinity of the battery when the case ruptures, they may be injured by the released gases and/or acid. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Rework batteries by probing both vent orifices to eliminate any vent obstruction. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: battery, vents. vehicle description: passenger cars with batteries from a single supplier. | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
08E033000 | FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS | E (Equipment) | 6903 | 05/22/2008 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/14/2008 | 04/17/2008 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | 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 vehicles listed above. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | 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, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket ball joint assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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POWER TRAIN | ||||||
EA91010 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/10/1990 | 12/31/1991 | TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
SEATS | ||||||
C88001 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/18/1988 | 10/30/1989 | SEAT ATTACHMENT FAILURE | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
EA88008 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/17/1987 | 05/18/1988 | SEAT ATTACHMENT | 88V061000 | |
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
02/01/1993 | 25 | 02/21/1986 | |
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 have all been replaced and problem is still occurring, dealer has also reassembled the fuel injector, replaced cooling fan, and tightened belts, problem still occurs. *slc | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
03/25/1995 | 5 | ||
Water pump replaced. | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
02/01/1993 | 25 | 02/21/1986 | |
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 have all been replaced and problem is still occurring, dealer has also reassembled the fuel injector, replaced cooling fan, and tightened belts, problem still occurs. *slc | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
03/25/1995 | 5 | ||
Timing belt replaced. | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
10/01/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1994 | |
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 | |||
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
03/15/1995 | 5 | ||
Axle dropped, causing loss of steering/control. *skd | |||
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
01/01/1992 | 1 | ||
Steering column loose. | |||
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
03/15/1995 | 5 | ||
Rusted k-frame, causing axle to drop/loss of steering/control.. | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
02/28/1996 | |||
While attempting to brake, car continues to accelerate. *ak |