Plymouth Reliant 1989

Model Reliant made in 1989 by Plymouth got 7 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 10 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic and tires. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, power train and seats. The car had some investigations: power train, steering. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, suspension. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.2l, 2.5l.

Model 1989

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.2L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD24/30/2727/39/31Regular$ 5275880816
( 2.2L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD25/34/2828/44/33Regular$ 5095880816
( 2.5L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD23/28/2526/36/29Regular$ 5705880816

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
89V237000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 09/01/1988 to 09/01/1989V (Vehicle)63400002/21/1990MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/27/198901/04/1990
Defect SummaryThe engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.
Consequence SummaryThe leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.
Corrective SummaryReplace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.
NotesSystem: engine valve cover gasket.vehicle description: passenger cars, light trucks, and minivans.
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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
0800600REV12/29/2000080600618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb04/03/2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
RCL/63704/01/199541031Recall 637 - carbon monoxide levels may exceed the limits allowed by federal emissions standards. to corect this condition, the powertrain control module must be replaced. *tw11/01/1995
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
08060002/25/2000609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt04/12/2000
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
210060103/16/2001211699621898Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj10/03/2001
SEATS
2300800B11/24/2000230800A615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt01/28/2001
23080003/03/2000233599A610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt05/09/2000
23359909/03/1999607963Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt10/21/1999
STRUCTURE - BODY
233599REVA10/01/1999233599612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs06/06/2000
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
23039702/14/199751942Difficult to clean light colored chalky residue from plastic body components that are molded in black. *tw07/17/1997
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
081695REVA10/01/199508-16-9546371Bulletin supersedes technical service bulletin 08-16-95, dated apr. 14, 1995. if the vehicle operator **repeatedly** presses and releases the set button with their foot off of the accelerator (a 'lift foot set' to begin speed control oper04/25/1996

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
POWER TRAIN
EA91010CHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/10/199012/31/1991TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available
STEERING
PE91065CHRYSLER GROUP LLC04/16/199108/30/1991STEERING GEAR BOLTS LOOSEN
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
08/09/2004423201
 While parked after driving for an hour, the vehicle caught on fire. *ak the consumer was driving the vehicle when she smelled something burning. *sc *jb
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
04/10/1990402/01/1989
 Head gasket failed several times after recall repairs.
12/01/19881
 Valve cover gasket failed, causing oil leak. *dh
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
05/19/19951
 The master cylinder failed on two occasions at 20k and again at 40k, 0nce resulting in an accident. tt
TIRES - TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
06/20/19950
 Spare tire blew out while mounted inside trunk. *ak
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
 Turned car on, vehicle jumped forward into wall. tt
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL
01/01/19911
 Automatic idle speed motor failed, causing vehicle to accelerate. *dsh