1986 Renault Alliance Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 1986 Renault Alliance has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Visibility (7 reports).

2Recalls
12Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Alliance?

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

1986 Renault Alliance recalls

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core

Recall 92V051Apr 10, 1992540,000 vehicles affected

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core

Recall 88V087May 31, 1988240,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1986 Renault Alliance problems

Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Visibility7
Suspension2
Seats2
Power Train2
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Equipment1
Steering1
Tires1

What owners report

2001-01-17, Tires
TIRE FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT 55MP. I PURCHASED THE TIRES ON 9/07/99 WITH 120,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT 127,800 MILES. I RETURNED THE TIRE TO SEARS AUTOMOTIVE IN SPRINGFIELD, OHIO ON 12-29-00. THE MANGAGER OF THE STORE, MR. DAVID SEXTON STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY A "ROAD HAZARD." I WANTED TO MAKE SURE THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT A DEFECT. HE SAID A DEFECT WOULD SHOW DURING THE FIRST THOUSAND MILES OF DRIVING. I DISAGREED. I WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT THE TIRES ARE NOT DEFECTIVE. WITH ALL THE PROBLEMS SURROUNDING FIRESTONE I AM LEARY. COUPLED TO THIS SEARS PAST REPUTATION WITH THIER AUTOMOTIVE DIVISION MAKES ME EVEN MORE LEARY. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT
1996-10-21, Visibility
OWNER CONTACTED DEALER ABOUT RECALL#92V051000 AND WAS TOLD THE RECALL HAD EXPIRED. PLEASE DESCRIBE *AK.
1996-09-23, Power Train
CV JOINT BOLTS FELL OUT WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
1996-09-04, Power Train
CV JOINT BOLTS DISCONNECTED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *DH
1996-03-01, Seats
DRIVER SEAT BROKE AWAY AT THE FRAME, LOOSE, DEALER WELD THE SEAT FRAME BACK, KNOW SAME PROBLE IN DIFFERENT LOCATION. *AK

1986 Renault Alliance questions

Does the 1986 Renault Alliance have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1986 Renault Alliance: Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core; Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1986 Renault Alliance?

Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (7), Suspension (2), Seats (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1986 Renault Alliance 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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