MYRModel Year Report

1982 Plymouth Reliant

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1982 Plymouth Reliant
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:58:10.505Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Plymouth Reliant Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1982 highlighted. 1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 5 complaints 1985 1986: 4 complaints 1987: 10 complaints 1987 1988: 16 complaints 1989: 7 complaints 1989 1990: 1 complaints 1990
1982: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19812
19822
19831
19841
19855
19864
198710
198816
19897
19901

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 2 total reports mentions: seat belts.

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THE DRIVERS SEATBELT BUCKLE IS BROKEN AND IT DOES NOT LATCH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951221

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 of 2 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.

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SEVERE LOSS OF TURN SIGNAL FLUID. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20080425

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19811006 — vehicle speed control

THE AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SWITCH MAY STICK IN THE "RESUME" POSITION RESTRICTING RETURN MOVEMENT. THIS WILL NOT ALLOW THE NORMAL BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION TO DEACTIVATE THE SYSTEM.

Remedy: THE SHIELD PORTION OF THE "RESUME" SLIDE LEVER IN THE SPEED CONTROL UNIT WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.

Campaign 81V111000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19820604 — service brakes, hydraulic

THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BAY BE EQUIPPED WITH BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING AN EXCESS OF WATER.

Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE BRAKE FLUID WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Campaign 82V063000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19820609 — suspension

CLAMP BOLTS INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN CRACKS. EVENTUALLY THESE BOLTS MAY BREAK THROUGH, CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE.

Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH BALL JOINT STUD CLAMP BOLTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Campaign 82V055000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19841114 — PE (closed 19850731)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 19890301 — PE (closed 19890329)

FRAME CORROSION

R 19890629 — suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER MAY CORRODE AND FAIL AT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR PIVOT MOUNTS IF OPERATED WHERE SALT IS USED TO AID IN SNOW REMOVAL.

Remedy: INSTALL ATTACHMENT REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS TO PREVENT CONTROL ARM DETACHMENT AS A RESULT OF CORROSION WEAKENING.

Campaign 89V052000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19901210 — EA (closed 19911231)

TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1982 Plymouth Reliant — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 81V111000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 82V063000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 82V055000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 89V052000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1982 Plymouth Reliant reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1982 Plymouth Reliant?

The most-reported component is seat belts:front:buckle assembly, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1982 Plymouth Reliant have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.