MYRModel Year Report

1987 Renault Alliance

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1987 Renault Alliance
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:47:52.735Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

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

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

4 of 6 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing catalytic convertor and emission control.

VISIBILITY

2 of 6 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and heater core.

FIRE
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VEHICLE FIRE CAUSED BY HEATER CORE, VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN RECALL. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950417

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. *SD

NHTSA ODI report, 19960619

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 6 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 6 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.

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DEFECTIVE FUEL TANK.*MR THE VEHICLE LEAKED GAS FROM THE FUEL TANK EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF RUST OR DAMAGE. THE DEALER SUGGESTED THE FUEL TANK WAS POOR MANUFACTURING. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A REFUND FOR THE REPLACEMENT TANK. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20031010

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 6 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition.

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THE ENGINE CUTS OUT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960716

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

1987 Renault Alliance — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 88V087000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 92V051000 (visibility) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1987 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 1987 Renault Alliance?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 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.