1982 Plymouth Reliant
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1982 Plymouth Reliant. Newest first.
Front suspension crossmember may corrode and fail at lower control arm rear pivot mounts if operated where salt IS used to aid in snow removal.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Control arm could detach from the crossmember, adverselyaffecting directional stability, which could result in an accident.
Remedy
Install attachment reinforcement brackets to prevent control arm detachment as a result of corrosion weakening.
The brake hydraulic system bay be equipped with brake fluid containing an excess of water.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace defective brake fluid without charge to owner.
Clamp bolts installed on certain vehicles may contain cracks. Eventually these bolts may break through, causing separation of the ball joint from the steering knuckle.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace both ball joint stud clamp bolts without charge to owner.
The automatic speed control switch may stick in the "resume" position restricting return movement. This will not allow the normal brake pedal operation to deactivate the system.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The shield portion of the "resume" slide lever in the speed control unit will be replaced without charge.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Exterior lighting
Severe loss of turn signal fluid. *tr
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The drivers seatbelt buckle IS broken and it does not latch. Please describe. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Trans park system failure
There is no summary currently available
- Frame corrosion
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- Engine compartment fires
There is no summary currently available
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