1989 PLYMOUTH RELIANT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 PLYMOUTH RELIANT
The 1989 PLYMOUTH RELIANT has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (2 complaints), Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1989 PLYMOUTH RELIANT
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1989 PLYMOUTH RELIANT, potentially affecting up to 640,903 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 89V237000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 634,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.
Consequence: THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.
Remedy: REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1989 PLYMOUTH RELIANT
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 PLYMOUTH RELIANT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
HEAD GASKET FAILED SEVERAL TIMES AFTER RECALL REPAIRS.
VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED, CAUSING OIL LEAK. *DH
AUTOMATIC IDLE SPEED MOTOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. *DSH
SPARE TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE MOUNTED INSIDE TRUNK. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1989 PLYMOUTH RELIANT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 PLYMOUTH RELIANT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 PLYMOUTH RELIANT
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1989 PLYMOUTH RELIANT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
RCL/637 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
RECALL 637 - CARBON MONOXIDE LEVELS MAY EXCEED THE LIMITS ALLOWED BY FEDERAL EMISSIONS STANDARDS. TO CORECT THIS CONDITION, THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE MUST BE REPLACED. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 PLYMOUTH RELIANT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PLYMOUTH RELIANT
- 1984 PLYMOUTH RELIANT — 1 complaint
- 1985 PLYMOUTH RELIANT — 8 complaints
- 1986 PLYMOUTH RELIANT — 9 complaints
- 1987 PLYMOUTH RELIANT — 12 complaints
- 1988 PLYMOUTH RELIANT — 23 complaints
- 1989 PLYMOUTH RELIANT (current)
- 1990 PLYMOUTH RELIANT — 1 complaint
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