MYRModel Year Report

1986 Plymouth Reliant

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1986 Plymouth Reliant
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:58:07.379Z

Only 4 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 4 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, 1986 highlighted. 1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 5 complaints 1985 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 10 complaints 1987 1988: 16 complaints 1989: 7 complaints 1989 1990: 1 complaints 1990
1986: 4 complaints
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YearComplaints
19812
19822
19831
19841
19855
19864
198710
198816
19897
19901

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 4 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

STRUCTURE

1 of 4 total reports mentions: structure.

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RUSTED K-FRAME, CAUSING AXLE TO DROP/LOSS OF STEERING/CONTROL..

NHTSA ODI report, 19950525

STEERING

1 of 4 total reports mentions: steering.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train.

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AXLE DROPPED, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING/CONTROL. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950525

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 4 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

FIRE
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WHILE PUMPING FUEL INTO THE TANK THE VEHICLE WAS OFF,WITH THE KEY TO IGNITION POSITION TO VIEW THE GAS GAUGE, WENT BACK TO CHECK GAS PUMP, AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE TANK. FIRE WENT OUT ON ITS OWN, AND NO ONE WAS INJURED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000207

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19860326 — electrical system

BATTERY CAP VENTS MAY BE PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY BLOCKED WITH PLASTIC FLASHING.

Remedy: REWORK BATTERIES BY PROBING BOTH VENT ORIFICES TO ELIMINATE ANY VENT OBSTRUCTION.

Campaign 86V053000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19871117 — EA (closed 19880518)

SEAT ATTACHMENT

I 19880518 — C (closed 19891030)

SEAT ATTACHMENT FAILURE

I 19901210 — EA (closed 19911231)

TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE

R 20080522 — suspension

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 WIT

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.

Campaign 08E033000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 Plymouth Reliant — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 86V053000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08E033000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 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 1986 Plymouth Reliant?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 Plymouth Reliant have?

2 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.