MYRModel Year Report

1988 Plymouth Reliant

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1988 Plymouth Reliant
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:57:58.894Z

Only 16 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 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Plymouth Reliant Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1988 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 1988 1989: 7 complaints 1989 1990: 1 complaints 1990
1988: 16 complaints
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YearComplaints
19812
19822
19831
19841
19855
19864
198710
198816
19897
19901

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 of 16 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE W/CAUSE, SPEED SENSOR. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19960123

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 16 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
STEERING

2 of 16 total reports mention: steering.

SUSPENSION

1 of 16 total reports mentions: suspension.

STRUCTURE

1 of 16 total reports mentions: structure.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19901210 — EA (closed 19911231)

TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE

I 19910416 — PE (closed 19910830)

STEERING GEAR BOLTS LOOSEN

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

1988 Plymouth Reliant — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 08E033000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 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 1988 Plymouth Reliant?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 Plymouth Reliant have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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