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] | 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 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/30/27 | 27/39/31 | Regular | $ 527 | 5 | 880816 |
( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/34/28 | 28/44/33 | Regular | $ 509 | 5 | 880816 |
( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/28/25 | 26/36/29 | Regular | $ 570 | 5 | 880816 |
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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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||||||||||||
89V237000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 09/01/1988 to 09/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 634000 | 02/21/1990 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/27/1989 | 01/04/1990 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: engine valve cover gasket.vehicle description: passenger cars, light trucks, and minivans. | |||||||||||||||
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. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
0800600REV | 12/29/2000 | 080600 | 618049 | Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb | 04/03/2001 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
RCL/637 | 04/01/1995 | 41031 | Recall 637 - carbon monoxide levels may exceed the limits allowed by federal emissions standards. to corect this condition, the powertrain control module must be replaced. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
080600 | 02/25/2000 | 609995 | This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt | 04/12/2000 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
2100601 | 03/16/2001 | 211699 | 621898 | Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj | 10/03/2001 |
SEATS | |||||
2300800B | 11/24/2000 | 230800A | 615688 | Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt | 01/28/2001 |
230800 | 03/03/2000 | 233599A | 610635 | Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt | 05/09/2000 |
233599 | 09/03/1999 | 607963 | Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt | 10/21/1999 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
233599REVA | 10/01/1999 | 233599 | 612160 | Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs | 06/06/2000 |
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
230397 | 02/14/1997 | 51942 | Difficult to clean light colored chalky residue from plastic body components that are molded in black. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
081695REVA | 10/01/1995 | 08-16-95 | 46371 | Bulletin 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 oper | 04/25/1996 |
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 | ||||||
STEERING | ||||||
PE91065 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/16/1991 | 08/30/1991 | STEERING GEAR BOLTS LOOSEN | ||
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
08/09/2004 | 42320 | 1 | |
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 | |||
04/10/1990 | 4 | 02/01/1989 | |
Head gasket failed several times after recall repairs. | |||
12/01/1988 | 1 | ||
Valve cover gasket failed, causing oil leak. *dh | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
05/19/1995 | 1 | ||
The master cylinder failed on two occasions at 20k and again at 40k, 0nce resulting in an accident. tt | |||
TIRES - TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | |||
06/20/1995 | 0 | ||
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 | |||
01/01/1991 | 1 | ||
Automatic idle speed motor failed, causing vehicle to accelerate. *dsh |