MYRModel Year Report

1984 Plymouth Reliant

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1984 Plymouth Reliant
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:46:54.641Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1984

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1 1985: 5 complaints 1986: 4 complaints 1987: 10 complaints 1987 1988: 16 complaints 1989: 7 complaints 1989 1990: 1 complaint
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1 1985: 5 complaints 1985 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 10 complaints 1987 1988: 16 complaints 1988 1989: 7 complaints 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1990
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1 1985: 5 complaints 1985 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 10 complaints 1987 1988: 16 complaints 1988 1989: 7 complaints 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1990

1984: 1 complaint

View as data table
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.

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 1 total report mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

After filling up with gas, noticed fire coming from engine compartment, vehicle totalled. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-14

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1984-11-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 1985-07-31 Engine compartment fires
  2. R
    1984-12-14Fuel system, gasoline84V147000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1990-12-10Engineering analysisClosed 1991-12-31 Trans park system failure
  4. R
    2008-05-22Suspension08E033000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1984 Plymouth Reliant — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 84V147000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 08E033000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1984 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 1984 Plymouth Reliant?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1984 Plymouth Reliant have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-08-10 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.