CarRecallWatchThe 1986 Plymouth Reliant has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (3 reports).
1986 Plymouth Reliant recalls
Most common 1986 Plymouth Reliant problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
What owners report
WHILE PUMPING FUEL INTO THE TANK THE VEHICLE WAS OFF,WITH THE KEY TO IGNITION POSITION TO VIEW THE GAS GAUGE, WENT BACK TO CHECK GAS PUMP, AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE TANK. FIRE WENT OUT ON ITS OWN, AND NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE, CAR CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING, SOMETIMES VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN. *AK ALL POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS FAIL, SOMETIMES VEHICLE WILL RESTART RIGHT AWAY, MORE OFTEN IN SEVERAL HOURS, RECENTLY IT WOULD NOT START FOR DAYS AFTER IT WOULD STALL, THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR, COMPUTER POWER MODULE, AND COMPUTER LOGIC MODULE HAVE ALL BEEN REPLACED AND PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING, DEALER HAS ALSO REASSEMBLED THE FUEL INJECTOR, REPLACED COOLING FAN, AND TIGHTENED BELTS, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *SLC
AXLE DROPPED, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING/CONTROL. *SKD
1986 Plymouth Reliant questions
Does the 1986 Plymouth Reliant have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1986 Plymouth Reliant: Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Plymouth Reliant?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (3), Power Train (1), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1986 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.