MYRModel Year Report

1983 Renault Alliance

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1983 Renault Alliance
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:49:37.416Z

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, Renault Alliance Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1983 highlighted. 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 6 complaints 1984 1985: 10 complaints 1985 1986: 12 complaints 1986 1987: 6 complaints 1987
1983: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19832
19846
198510
198612
19876

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

VISIBILITY

1 of 2 total reports mentions: visibility.

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HEATER CORE CAUSED ENGINE TO OVERHEAT PRIOR TO RECALL. (92V051) *TW

NHTSA ODI report, 19950511

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 2 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

FIRE
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ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE, DUE TO FAULTY HOSE, PRIOR TO RECALL 87V049000. *DSH

NHTSA ODI report, 19960229

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19830906 — DP (closed 19840117)

ENGINE STALLING, TRANS FAILURES

I 19850821 — EA (closed 19870721)

UNWANTED VEHICLE ACCEL

I 19860702 — EA (closed 19870520)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 19870512 — PE (closed 19880119)

SEAT TRACK FAILURE

R 19870909 — fuel system, gasoline

FUEL HOSES (5) IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD DETERIORATE OVER TIME.

Remedy: REPLACE FIVE FUEL HOSES/CLAMPS.

Campaign 87V049000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19880115 — PE (closed 19880608)

FRONT SWAY BAR SEPARATION

I 19880119 — EA (closed 19880516)

SEAT TRACK

R 19881128 — seats

DRIVERS SEAT ADJUSTER MECHANISM MAY SEPARATE AT ITS FRONT ATTACHMENT DUE TO FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE ADJUSTER BRACKET.

Remedy: REPLACE DRIVERS SEAT ADJUSTER BRACKET WITH A STRONGER VERSION.

Campaign 88V060000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19920528 — visibility

THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

Remedy: REPLACE THE HEATER CORE WITH A CORE OF DIFFERENT DESIGN WHICH WILL NOT RUPTURE AND LEAK IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

Campaign 92V051000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1983 Renault Alliance — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 87V049000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 88V060000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 92V051000 (visibility) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1983 Renault Alliance 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 Renault Alliance?

The most-reported component is visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1983 Renault Alliance have?

3 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.