1984 PLYMOUTH RELIANT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1984 PLYMOUTH RELIANT
The 1984 PLYMOUTH RELIANT has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1984 PLYMOUTH RELIANT
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1984 PLYMOUTH RELIANT, potentially affecting up to 346,903 vehicles.
Recall 08E033000 — SUSPENSION
| 6,903 vehicles affected
Defect: FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
Consequence: THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
View full details →Recall 84V147000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 340,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE POTENTIAL FOR FUEL LEAKAGE EXISTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE FUEL RESERVOIR SEAM AND ITS HOSE CONNECTIONS. THE FUEL RESERVOIR IS A SILVER COLORED CAN MOUNTED TO THE AIR CLEANER.
Remedy: THE HOSES AND THE METAL TUBE THAT ATTACHES TO THE FUEL RESERVOIR WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW COMPONENTS. THE DEALER WILL ALSO REPLACE OR RESEAL THE RESERVOIR.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1984 PLYMOUTH RELIANT
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1984 PLYMOUTH RELIANT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
AFTER FILLING UP WITH GAS, NOTICED FIRE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, VEHICLE TOTALLED. TT
Safety Rating for the 1984 PLYMOUTH RELIANT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1984 PLYMOUTH RELIANT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1984 PLYMOUTH RELIANT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1984 PLYMOUTH RELIANT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PLYMOUTH RELIANT
- 1981 PLYMOUTH RELIANT — 3 complaints
- 1982 PLYMOUTH RELIANT — 2 complaints
- 1983 PLYMOUTH RELIANT — 1 complaint
- 1984 PLYMOUTH RELIANT (current)
- 1985 PLYMOUTH RELIANT — 8 complaints
- 1986 PLYMOUTH RELIANT — 9 complaints
- 1987 PLYMOUTH RELIANT — 12 complaints
- 1988 PLYMOUTH RELIANT — 23 complaints
- 1989 PLYMOUTH RELIANT — 7 complaints
Other PLYMOUTH Models
- PLYMOUTH VOYAGER — 6,848 total complaints
- PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER — 3,388 total complaints
- PLYMOUTH NEON — 2,016 total complaints
- PLYMOUTH BREEZE — 869 total complaints
- PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM — 538 total complaints
- PLYMOUTH SUNDANCE — 408 total complaints
- PLYMOUTH COLT — 157 total complaints
- PLYMOUTH LASER — 149 total complaints