Renault Alliance 1985
Model Alliance made in 1985 by Renault got 11 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, seat belts and seats. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, suspension. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, visibility. The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.4l, 1.7l.
Model 1985
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.4L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 25/28/26 | 27/36/31 | Regular | $ 722 | 4 | 84 823 |
| ( 1.4L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 34/40/37 | 38/52/43 | Regular | $ 506 | 4 | 84 823 |
| ( 1.4L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 31/35/33 | 34/45/38 | Regular | $ 568 | 4 | 84 823 |
| ( 1.4L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 31/38/34 | 35/49/40 | Regular | $ 551 | 4 | 84 823 |
| ( 1.7L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 22/26/24 | 25/34/28 | Regular | $ 782 | 4 | 84 813 |
| ( 1.7L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 29/36/32 | 32/46/37 | Regular | $ 585 | 4 | 84 813 |
| ( 1.4L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 25/28/26 | 27/36/31 | Regular | $ 722 | 4 | 84 823 |
| ( 1.4L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 34/40/37 | 38/52/43 | Regular | $ 506 | 4 | 84 823 |
| ( 1.4L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 31/35/33 | 34/45/38 | Regular | $ 568 | 4 | 84 823 |
| ( 1.4L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 31/38/34 | 35/49/40 | Regular | $ 551 | 4 | 84 823 |
| ( 1.7L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 22/26/24 | 25/34/28 | Regular | $ 782 | 4 | 84 813 |
| ( 1.7L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 29/36/32 | 32/46/37 | Regular | $ 585 | 4 | 84 813 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V087000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1984 to 06/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 240000 | 07/08/1988 | MFR | RENAULT, INCORPORATED | 05/31/1988 | 06/03/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Cooling system pressures during overheated engine operation may exceed the strength capability of certain components due to inadequate venting capacity of the system pressure cap. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The buildup of pressure may cause heater core to ruptureand discharge hot coolant and steam in the proximity of the drivers legs. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace all coolant system pressure caps with one having adequate venting capacity. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: cooling system/heater core.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Transmission has rough shift into third gear when cold. *dsh | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/28/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1994 | |
| Belt buckle on both driver's and passenger's side cracked. the buckle broke while attempting to buckle up.*ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 01/27/1995 | |||
| The brackets that hold the drivers seat broke. please explain further. tt | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/05/1994 | 1 | ||
| Tie rods failed, causing accident. *skd | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| Consumer receive recall on the heater water defroster told two week to fix recall one week to order the part. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 05/10/1988 | |||
| Heater core failure. owner believes vehicle was included in a recall. | |||
| 07/24/1995 | 1 | ||
| Heater core recalled. | |||
| 06/12/1995 | 2 | ||
| Heater core failure caused vehicle to overheat prior/after recall repairs (88v-087). *skd | |||
| 10/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Defective heater core failed, causing hot engine liquids to leak out onto driver's legs, resulting in injury. (attorney for client) *skd | |||
| 07/19/1995 | |||
| Involved in recall for cooling system/heater core, recall no 88v087000/541 received on 4/95, has not had repairs done, dealer is not willing to set an appt. | |||
| 04/07/1995 | 7 | ||
| Heater core leaked after recall, recall repairs refused - dealer and manufacturer fail to respond to vehicle owner's letters. (88v087) *tw | |||