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]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.2L) 4Automatic, 3 gearsFWD24/28/2527/35/30Regular$ 7505850816
( 2.2L) 4Automatic, 3 gearsFWD23/27/2526/34/29Regular$ 7505850825
( 2.2L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD25/35/2928/45/34Regular$ 6475850816
( 2.5L) 4Automatic, 3 gearsFWD23/26/2425/33/28Regular$ 7825850816
( 2.5L) 4Automatic, 3 gearsFWD20/23/2122/30/25Regular$ 8925850825
( 2.2L) 4Automatic, 3 gearsFWD24/27/2526/34/29Regular$ 7508850816
( 2.2L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD25/35/2928/45/34Regular$ 6478850816
( 2.5L) 4Automatic, 3 gearsFWD23/25/2425/32/28Regular$ 7828850816

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
86V053000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 03/01/1986 to 03/01/1986V (Vehicle)3214903/26/1986MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC04/10/198604/24/1986
Defect SummaryBattery 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 SummaryRework batteries by probing both vent orifices to eliminate any vent obstruction.
NotesSystem: battery, vents. vehicle description: passenger cars with batteries from a single supplier.
SUSPENSION
08E033000FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS E (Equipment)690305/22/2008MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC04/14/200804/17/2008
Defect SummaryFederal 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 SummaryThe 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 SummaryFederal 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.
NotesThis 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 IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
POWER TRAIN
EA91010CHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/10/199012/31/1991TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available
SEATS
C88001CHRYSLER GROUP LLC05/18/198810/30/1989SEAT ATTACHMENT FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available
EA88008CHRYSLER GROUP LLC11/17/198705/18/1988SEAT ATTACHMENT88V061000
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
02/01/19932502/21/1986
 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
03/25/19955
 Water pump replaced.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
02/01/19932502/21/1986
 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
03/25/19955
 Timing belt replaced.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
10/01/1999101/01/1994
 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
03/15/19955
 Axle dropped, causing loss of steering/control. *skd
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
01/01/19921
 Steering column loose.
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
03/15/19955
 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