MYRModel Year Report

1985 Renault Alliance

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1985 Renault Alliance
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:49:35.827Z

Only 10 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 10 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, 1985 highlighted. 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 6 complaints 1984 1985: 10 complaints 1985 1986: 12 complaints 1986 1987: 6 complaints 1987
1985: 10 complaints
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YearComplaints
19832
19846
198510
198612
19876

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY

6 of 10 total reports mention: visibility.

INJURY
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DEFECTIVE HEATER CORE FAILED, CAUSING HOT ENGINE LIQUIDS TO LEAK OUT ONTO DRIVER'S LEGS, RESULTING IN INJURY. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950721

VISIBILITY

1 of 10 total reports mentions: visibility.

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CONSUMER RECEIVE RECALL ON THE HEATER WATER DEFROSTER TOLD TWO WEEK TO FIX RECALL ONE WEEK TO ORDER THE PART. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950322

SEATS

1 of 10 total reports mentions: seats.

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THE BRACKETS THAT HOLD THE DRIVERS SEAT BROKE. PLEASE EXPLAIN FURTHER. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950224

SEAT BELTS

1 of 10 total reports mentions: seat belts.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 10 total reports mentions: power train.

SAFETY TIMELINE

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 19870928 — PE (closed 19880331)

BRAKE FAILURE

I 19880115 — PE (closed 19880608)

FRONT SWAY BAR SEPARATION

R 19880708 — visibility

COOLING SYSTEM PRESSURES DURING OVERHEATED ENGINE OPERATION MAY EXCEED THE STRENGTH CAPABILITY OF CERTAIN COMPONENTS DUE TO INADEQUATE VENTING CAPACITY OF THE SYSTEM PRESSURE CAP.

Remedy: REPLACE ALL COOLANT SYSTEM PRESSURE CAPS WITH ONE HAVING ADEQUATE VENTING CAPACITY.

Campaign 88V087000 — 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

1985 Renault Alliance — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 87V049000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 88V087000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 92V051000 (visibility) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1985 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 1985 Renault Alliance?

The most-reported component is visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1985 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.