Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1985 Plymouth Reliant, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Suspension2
- Engine and engine cooling2
- Steering1
- Fuel system, gasoline1
- Electrical system1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls in Canada
4 Transport Canada recalls for the 1985 Plymouth Reliant.
| 1989072 23 May 1989 | Fuel System VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.2 LITRE PROPANE FUELLED ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE CORROSION OF THE FILL AND OUTAGE (80% FILL LEVEL) FITTINGS AT THE FILL VALVE. IN THE PRE… |
| 1987001 6 Jan 1987 | Emissions THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. PLUGGED CHOKE VACUUM DELAY VALVE. NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.2 LITRE CARBURETED E… |
| 1984153 28 Nov 1984 | Not Entered THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL RESERVOIR ON THESE VEHICLES MAY BE SUBJECT TO LEAKAGE AT THE RESERVOIR SEAM AND ITS INLET HOSE CONNECTION. FUEL LEAKAGE WOULD PROVI… |
| 1984155 28 Nov 1984 | Not Entered THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH CMVSS 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
THE POTENTIAL FOR FUEL LEAKAGE EXISTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE FUEL RESERVOIR SEAM AND ITS HOSE CONNECTIONS. THE FUEL RESERVOIR IS A SILVER COLORED CAN MOUNTED TO THE AIR CLEANER.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
NHTSA investigations
TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE
SEAT ATTACHMENT FAILURE
SEAT ATTACHMENT
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation