CarRecallWatchThe 1981 Plymouth Reliant has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (1 report).
1981 Plymouth Reliant recalls
Most common 1981 Plymouth Reliant problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
What owners report
1981 PLYMOUTH RELIANT K-CAR. CONSUMER STATES ACCELERATOR PROBLEMS. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HIS PARENTS PURCHASED THE ABOVE MENTIONED VEHICLE. BUT, SINCE HE DID MOST OF THE DRIVING, HE ASKED THEM IF HE COULD INSTALL CRUISE CONTROL. HE THEN PURCHASED IT AND INSTALLED IT HIMSELF. THE UNIT RECEIVED ITS CONTROL PULSES FROM MAGNETS AROUND THE DRIVE SHAFT, WITH A MAGNETIC PICK UP SENSOR. AFTER ABOUT EIGHT MONTHS, THE UNIT HE INSTALLED STARTED TO ACT ERRATIC. SOMETIMES HE WOULD SET THE CRUISE SPEED, BUT WHEN HE APPROACHED TRAFFIC, HE TAPPED THE CANCEL BUTTON, THE VEHICLE WOULD CONTINUE TO SPEED UP. THERE WAS NO EFFECT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONSUMER THEN PURCHASED ANOTHER CRUISE CO
DEATH RESULTED FROM SIDE IMPACT, ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT. *AW
1981 Plymouth Reliant questions
Does the 1981 Plymouth Reliant have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1981 Plymouth Reliant: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm; Vehicle Speed Control; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Fluid. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1981 Plymouth Reliant?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1), Unknown Or Other (1), Equipment (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1981 Plymouth Reliant 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.