CarRecallWatchThe 1987 Plymouth Horizon has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (2 reports).
1Recalls
9Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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1987 Plymouth Horizon recalls
Most common 1987 Plymouth Horizon problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
What owners report
TOP TREAD OF TIRE , FROM SIDEWALL TO SIDEWALL WAS COMPLETELY TORN OFF. METAL CASING IS SHOWING AROUND THE WHOLE TIRE WHERE THE TREAD USE TO BE.*AK
REAR AXLE RUSTED CAUSING IT TO BREAK AWAY FROM THE MOUNT RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO VEHICLE AND LOSS TO CONTROL. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS
DRIVER'S OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE IS BROKEN FOR THE SECOND TIME. ALSO, REAR DOOR, BEHIND THE PASSENGER, WON'T OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY IT WILL BE DANGEROUS. DEALER HAS MADE REPAIRS. *AK *ML
TRANSMISSION/ AIR-CONDITIONER/ BRAKES/ PARKING BRAKE FAILED.
SUDDEN ACCELERATION; ONLY WAY VEHICLE COULD BE STOPPED WAS BY TURNING OFF THE IGNITION. *AK
1987 Plymouth Horizon questions
Does the 1987 Plymouth Horizon have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1987 Plymouth Horizon: Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Plymouth Horizon?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2), Steering (1), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1987 Plymouth Horizon has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.