1987 RENAULT ALLIANCE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
10
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1987 RENAULT ALLIANCE
The 1987 RENAULT ALLIANCE has received a total of 10 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control (2 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor (2 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1987 RENAULT ALLIANCE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1987 RENAULT ALLIANCE, potentially affecting up to 780,000 vehicles.
Recall 92V051000 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
| 540,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Consequence: THE COOLANT ESCAPING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COULDCONTACT THE DRIVER'S FEET AND INJURE THE DRIVER. ALSO, STEAM FROM THE HEATEDLIQUID WILL CLOUD ON THE WINDOW SURFACES AND IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION ANDCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE HEATER CORE WITH A CORE OF DIFFERENT DESIGN WHICH WILL NOT RUPTURE AND LEAK IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
View full details →Recall 88V087000 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
| 240,000 vehicles affected
Defect: COOLING SYSTEM PRESSURES DURING OVERHEATED ENGINE OPERATION MAY EXCEED THE STRENGTH CAPABILITY OF CERTAIN COMPONENTS DUE TO INADEQUATE VENTING CAPACITY OF THE SYSTEM PRESSURE CAP.
Consequence: THE BUILDUP OF PRESSURE MAY CAUSE HEATER CORE TO RUPTUREAND DISCHARGE HOT COOLANT AND STEAM IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE DRIVERS LEGS.
Remedy: REPLACE ALL COOLANT SYSTEM PRESSURE CAPS WITH ONE HAVING ADEQUATE VENTING CAPACITY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1987 RENAULT ALLIANCE
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 RENAULT ALLIANCE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DEFECTIVE FUEL TANK.*MR THE VEHICLE LEAKED GAS FROM THE FUEL TANK EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF RUST OR DAMAGE. THE DEALER SUGGESTED THE FUEL TANK WAS POOR MANUFACTURING. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A REFUND FOR THE REPLACEMENT TANK. *JB
OXYGEN SENSOR AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
OXYGEN SENSOR AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
OXYGEN SENSOR RECALL NOTICE NOT RECEIVED BY OWNER, CAUSING DELAY IN REPAIRS.
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR RECALL NOTICE NEVER RECEIVED BY OWNER, CAUSING REPAIR DELAYS.
View all Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1987 RENAULT ALLIANCE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 RENAULT ALLIANCE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 RENAULT ALLIANCE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 RENAULT ALLIANCE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the RENAULT ALLIANCE
- 1983 RENAULT ALLIANCE — 2 complaints
- 1984 RENAULT ALLIANCE — 6 complaints
- 1985 RENAULT ALLIANCE — 10 complaints
- 1986 RENAULT ALLIANCE — 18 complaints
- 1987 RENAULT ALLIANCE (current)
Other RENAULT Models
- RENAULT MEDALLION — 20 total complaints
- RENAULT ENCORE — 5 total complaints
- RENAULT RENAULT — 3 total complaints
- RENAULT DUSTER — 2 total complaints
- RENAULT GTA — 1 total complaint
- RENAULT 12 — 0 total complaints
- RENAULT 15 — 0 total complaints
- RENAULT 16 — 0 total complaints