Renault Alliance 1984
Model Alliance made in 1984 by Renault got 6 consumer complains there are 5 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, seats and structure. The car had some investigations: seats, service brakes, hydraulic and suspension. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seats and visibility. The car has one engine.
Model 1984
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 28/37/32 | $ 669 | 4 | 83 729 | ||||
| 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 38/52/43 | $ 493 | 4 | 83 729 | ||||
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 34/48/39 | $ 551 | 4 | 83 729 | ||||
| 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 28/36/31 | $ 669 | 4 | 83 810 | ||||
| 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 28/37/32 | $ 669 | 4 | 83 9 2 | ||||
| 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 38/52/43 | $ 493 | 4 | 83 729 | ||||
| 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 36/48/40 | $ 521 | 4 | 83 810 | ||||
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 34/48/39 | $ 551 | 4 | 83 729 | ||||
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 35/48/40 | $ 536 | 4 | 83 810 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V049000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 06/01/1982 to 07/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 15078 | 09/09/1987 | ODI | RENAULT, INCORPORATED | 04/14/1987 | 04/21/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fuel hoses (5) in engine compartment could deteriorate over time. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage could occur, resulting in enginecompartment fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace five fuel hoses/clamps. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel hoses.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 1.4l engine, multi-point fuelinjection and california emission systems. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V060000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 06/01/1982 to 06/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 149000 | 11/28/1988 | ODI | RENAULT, INCORPORATED | 04/08/1988 | 04/19/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Drivers seat adjuster mechanism may separate at its front attachment due to fatigue failure of the adjuster bracket. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure of both front attachments may allow significantrearward movement of the seat back. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace drivers seat adjuster bracket with a stronger version. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: drivers seat attachment.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with optional rocker recliner frontseats. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V051000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1982 to 06/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 540000 | 05/28/1992 | ODI | RENAULT, INCORPORATED | 04/10/1992 | 04/20/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the heater core with a core of different design which will not rupture and leak in the passenger compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: water heater; heater core.vehicle description: passenger automobiles. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | ||||||
| PE87029 | RENAULT, INCORPORATED | 05/12/1987 | 01/19/1988 | SEAT TRACK FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA88015 | RENAULT, INCORPORATED | 01/19/1988 | 05/16/1988 | SEAT TRACK | 88V060000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE87062 | RENAULT, INCORPORATED | 09/28/1987 | 03/31/1988 | BRAKE FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| PE88015 | RENAULT, INCORPORATED | 01/15/1988 | 06/08/1988 | FRONT SWAY BAR SEPARATION | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA85043 | RENAULT, INCORPORATED | 08/21/1985 | 07/21/1987 | UNWANTED VEHICLE ACCEL | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 04/03/1996 | 3 | ||
| Engine overheated, cracking the head/head gasket. *dh | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 03/14/1995 | 1 | ||
| Bolts that secures the driver seat bracket broke, causing seat to collapse. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| Wheel well rusted, allow owner to see the street | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 07/01/1998 | |||
| No summary provided by consumer | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 02/07/1996 | |||
| Vehicle's heater core failed, causing hot coolant to come inside vehicle. tt | |||
| 04/27/1995 | |||
| Cumberland chrysler 92v051. took vehicle in for service dealer stated he's unable to perform corrective action. tt | |||