MYRModel Year Report

1986 Renault Alliance

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1986 Renault Alliance
RENDERED 2026-10-31T22:40:20.425Z

Only 12 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
12

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1986

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 6 complaints 1984 1985: 10 complaints 1985 1986: 12 complaints 1986 12 1987: 6 complaints 1987
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 6 complaints 1984 1985: 10 complaints 1985 1986: 12 complaints 1986 12 1987: 6 complaints 1987
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 6 complaints 1984 1985: 10 complaints 1985 1986: 12 complaints 1986 12 1987: 6 complaints 1987

1986: 12 complaints

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YearComplaints
19832
19846
198510
198612
19876

Known problem areas

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Visibility

6 of 12 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing heater core and defroster/defogger/hvac system.

Power train

2 of 12 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing constant velocity joint.

CRASHINJURY
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Cv joint bolts fell out while driving, causing accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-09-23

Cv joint bolts disconnected, causing loss of control/accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-09-04

Suspension

2 of 12 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing control arm.

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Breakage of ball joints at low rate speeds. Causing front wheel to slide out to the side. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-03

Tires

1 of 12 total reports mentions: tires.

Steering

1 of 12 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing pump.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1988-07-08Visibility88V087000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1986 Renault Alliance — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Visibility: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 88V087000 · Visibility
  • Recall 92V051000 · Visibility
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 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 1986 Renault Alliance?
The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 Renault Alliance 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.