MYRModel Year Report

1983 Plymouth Reliant

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1983 Plymouth Reliant
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:57:16.415Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint 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, 1983 highlighted. 1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 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
1983: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19812
19822
19831
19841
19855
19864
198710
198816
19897
19901

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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ENGINE DESIGN WITH ROLLOVER/SEPARATOR VALVE, CAUSES EXCESSIVE NOISE FROM ENGINE. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950525

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19820903 — service brakes, hydraulic

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, IMPROPER ROUTING OF THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBE COULD CAUSE IT TO CHAFE AGAINST THE PARK BRAKE CABLES. EVENTUALLY, THE BRAKE TUBE MAY FAIL AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALER WILL REROUTE THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBE, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Campaign 82V085000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19821216 — service brakes, hydraulic

HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBING ROUTED TO THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BRAKE SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN BENT OUT OF SHAPE DURING ASSEMBLY AND COULD CHAFE AGAINST THE EXHAUST SYSTEM HANGER BOLT.

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND RELOCATE TUBE, IF NECESSARY. A RETAINING CLIP WILL BE INSTALLED TO ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FOR THE TUBING; ANY DAMAGED TUBES WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.

Campaign 82V123000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19830526 — service brakes, hydraulic

LOCATION OF HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBE TO BOTH REAR WHEELS CAUSES INTERFERENCE AND CHAFING BETWEEN THE TUBES AND REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM PIVOT BRACKETS.

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT REAR WHEEL BRAKE TUBES AND REROUTE TO ENSURE PROPER TUBE TO PIVOT BRACKET CLEARANCE. ANY DAMAGED TUBES WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.

Campaign 83V060000 — 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

1983 Plymouth Reliant — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 82V085000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 82V123000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 83V060000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 89V052000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1983 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 1983 Plymouth Reliant?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1983 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.