CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Plymouth Reliant has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (4 reports).
1988 Plymouth Reliant recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1988 Plymouth Reliant.
Most common 1988 Plymouth Reliant problems
Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
What owners report
HAD NOTICED STEERING WAS OFF. TO MUCH TURNING TO GET WHEELS TO TURN. HAD MECHANIC CHECK & BOLTS WERE LOOSE & HAD THEM TIGHTENED ON THE LEFT SIDE. THE BOLTS ON THE RIGHT SIDE WERE SPLIT & COULD BE SEEN MOVING WHEN THE WHEEL WAS TURNED. ALSO NOTICED CROSSBAR WAS CRACKED. PE91065. *AK
STARTED THE CAR FROM A PARKING LOT, AS SOON AS I PUT ON DRIVE, THE CAR WENT ON HIGH SPEED, WENT IN A CIRCULAR MOTION, I COULD NOT STOP THE CAR UNTIL I HIT TWO OTHER CARS.
FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODED, CONSUMER STUCK IT WITH A SCREW DRIVER HANDLE AND IT FELL APART. MJS
WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, WHEN MAKING A TURN, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE REAR, CAUSING THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT TO COLLAPSE BACKWARD INTO THE REAR SEAT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ENGINE CRANKSHAFT FAILED.
1988 Plymouth Reliant questions
Does the 1988 Plymouth Reliant have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1988 Plymouth Reliant at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Plymouth Reliant?
Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (4), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4), Vehicle Speed Control (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Plymouth Reliant has been fixed?
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