1989 Plymouth Reliant Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1989 Plymouth Reliant has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (3 reports).

1Recalls
7Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Reliant?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1989 Plymouth Reliant recalls

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Recall 89V237Dec 27, 1989634,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1989 Plymouth Reliant problems

Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Vehicle Speed Control2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Tires1

What owners report

2004-08-10, Engine And Engine Cooling
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
1998-03-23, Engine And Engine Cooling
HEAD GASKET FAILED SEVERAL TIMES AFTER RECALL REPAIRS.
1996-07-11, Engine And Engine Cooling
VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED, CAUSING OIL LEAK. *DH
1996-04-25, Vehicle Speed Control
AUTOMATIC IDLE SPEED MOTOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. *DSH
1995-11-02, Tires
SPARE TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE MOUNTED INSIDE TRUNK. *AK

1989 Plymouth Reliant questions

Does the 1989 Plymouth Reliant have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1989 Plymouth Reliant: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1989 Plymouth Reliant?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (3), Vehicle Speed Control (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1989 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.

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