1989 PLYMOUTH RELIANT Problems & Recalls
Detailed safety information and owner complaints
7
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Deaths
Problem Breakdown
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Common Problems
Sep 14, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
Fire
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
Mileage: 42,320
Jan 15, 1998
Engine And Engine Cooling
HEAD GASKET FAILED SEVERAL TIMES AFTER RECALL REPAIRS.
Jun 28, 1996
Engine And Engine Cooling
VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED, CAUSING OIL LEAK. *DH
Sep 22, 1995
Vehicle Speed Control
AUTOMATIC IDLE SPEED MOTOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. *DSH
Aug 25, 1995
Vehicle Speed Control
Crash
TURNED CAR ON, VEHICLE JUMPED FORWARD INTO WALL. TT
Jun 20, 1995
Tires
SPARE TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE MOUNTED INSIDE TRUNK. *AK
May 22, 1995
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Crash
THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS AT 20K AND AGAIN AT 40K, 0NCE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. TT