1984 Renault Alliance
Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 5
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1984
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1984: 6 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Visibility
3 of 6 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing heater core and defroster/defogger/hvac system.
Show complaint excerpts
Vehicle's heater core failed, causing hot coolant to come inside vehicle. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-02-08
Cumberland Chrysler 92V051. Took vehicle in for service dealer stated he's unable to perform corrective action. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-18
Structure
1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Seats
1 of 6 total reports mentions: seats.
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Bolts that secures the driver seat bracket broke, causing seat to collapse. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-21
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 6 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first
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1985-08-21Engineering analysisClosed 1987-07-21 Unwanted vehicle accel
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1987-05-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-01-19 Seat track failure
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1987-09-09Fuel system, gasoline87V049000 Fuel hoses (5) in engine compartment could deteriorate over time.
Remedy: Replace five fuel hoses/clamps.
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1987-09-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-03-31 Brake failure
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1988-01-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-06-08 Front sway bar separation
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1988-01-19Engineering analysisClosed 1988-05-16 Seat track
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1988-11-28Seats88V060000 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.
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1992-05-28Visibility92V051000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
1984 Renault Alliance — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seats: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 87V049000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 88V060000 · Seats
- Recall 92V051000 · Visibility
FAQ
- Is the 1984 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 1984 Renault Alliance?
- The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1984 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.