Renault Alliance 1986
Model Alliance made in 1986 by Renault got 18 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning visibility . The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.7l and 1.4l.
Model 1986
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.7L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 21/23/22 | 24/30/26 | Regular | $ 853 | 3 | 85 829 |
| ( 1.7L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 27/32/29 | 30/40/34 | Regular | $ 647 | 3 | 85 829 |
| ( 1.4L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 26/30/28 | 29/38/32 | Regular | $ 669 | 4 | 850901 |
| ( 1.4L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 35/41/37 | 38/53/44 | Regular | $ 506 | 4 | 850901 |
| ( 1.4L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 32/38/34 | 35/49/40 | Regular | $ 551 | 4 | 850901 |
| ( 1.4L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 33/39/35 | 36/49/41 | Regular | $ 536 | 4 | 850901 |
| ( 1.7L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/28/26 | 27/36/30 | Regular | $ 722 | 4 | 850901 |
| ( 1.7L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 30/37/32 | 33/47/38 | Regular | $ 585 | 4 | 850901 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Timing belt failed. *dh | |||
| 12/12/1993 | 1 | ||
| Head gasket failed. *dh | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 10/18/1995 | |||
| Involved in recall no 92v051000, heater core was replaced but still having a problem with steam coming from a/c heater vents. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| 08/15/1996 | 1 | ||
| Cv joint bolts fell out while driving, causing accident. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Cv joint bolts disconnected, causing loss of control/accident. *dh | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 03/01/1995 | |||
| Driver seat broke away at the frame, loose, dealer weld the seat frame back, know same proble in different location. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 06/27/1995 | 1 | ||
| Power steering pump failed. *dh | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 09/11/1992 | 1 | ||
| Front axle broke. *dh | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||
| 01/03/1991 | |||
| Breakage of ball joints at low rate speeds. causing front wheel to slide out to the side. tt | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 12/02/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1995 | |
| Tire failed while driving at 55mp. i purchased the tires on 9/07/99 with 120,000 miles on the odometer. the failure occurred at 127,800 miles. i returned the tire to sears automotive in springfield, ohio on 12-29-00. the mangager of the store, mr. david sexton stated that the failure was caused by a road hazard. i wanted to make sure that the failure was not a defect. he said a defect would show during the first thousand miles of driving. i disagreed. i want to make sure that the tires are not defective. with all the problems surrounding firestone i am leary. coupled to this sears past reputation with thier automotive division makes me even more leary. i have attempted to contact the district manager and have left messages with sears consumer service division. i did have the tire replaced on 12-29-00 at a different tire store. i did save the tire for inspection if need. i am not certain that it is a defect but want to rule out that possibiltiy. have their been any other reports on this same tire or sears. *ak (tiresize: p15580r13)( dot number: tire size: p15580r13 ) | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| Owner contacted dealer about recall#92v051000 and was told the recall had expired. please describe *ak. | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 12/18/1995 | 8 | ||
| Heater core recall repair refused due to unavailability of parts. tt | |||
| 06/19/1995 | 9 | ||
| Heater core replaced. *skd | |||
| 06/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Heater core recall repairs refused by owner due to scheduling. *aw | |||
| 02/28/1995 | |||
| Sport chrysler in pa.,refuses to do recall mfg.,#541 heater core unless owner signs consent if dash/other is damaged. tt | |||
| 01/01/1987 | |||
| Heater core failure. tt | |||