Plymouth Arrow years to avoid

Across 1976–1987, no single Arrow year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1980 drew the most complaints; 1987 the fewest.

Total complaints

Recall campaigns

1976–1987

Years covered

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Plymouth Arrow NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Investigations
1987	0	0	1
1986	0	0	1
1985	0	0	1
1984	0	0	1
1983	0	0	1
1982	0	0	1
1981	0	0	1
1980	1	1	1
1979	0	1	1
1978	0	3	0
1977	0	2	0
1976	0	2	0

By complaint volume, 1987 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Arrow years with enough data to compare.

Across all model years, the Arrow has 5 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.