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1987 Plymouth HORIZON problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 13 complaints on file for the 1987 Plymouth HORIZON — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

13

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

1

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1987 compare to other HORIZON years?

HORIZON NHTSA complaints by model year, 1987 highlighted13 complaints1978: 0 complaints1979: 1 complaints1980: 1 complaints1981: 0 complaints1982: 0 complaints1984: 2 complaints1985: 2 complaints1986: 2 complaints1987: 13 complaints1988: 3 complaints1989: 4 complaints1990: 3 complaints
HORIZON NHTSA complaints by model year, 1987 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1987 Plymouth HORIZON problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes215%
Transmission215%
Electrical System18%
Engine18%
Fuel System18%
Other18%
Speed Control18%
Steering18%
Body & Structure18%
Tires & Wheels18%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)18%

Does the 1987 Plymouth HORIZON have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08E033000SuspensionApril 14, 2008 · 6,903 units

Defect

FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.

Consequence

THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.

91V132000Fuel SystemAugust 5, 1991 · 95,000 units

Defect

PRESSURE REGULATOR INSTALLED IN THE FUEL SUPPLY PLUMBING SYSTEM LEAKS FUEL INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN NEAR A SOURCE OFIGNITION.

Remedy

THE FUEL SUPPLY PRESSURE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY TO ENSURE INTEGRITY OF THE FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“REAR AXLE RUSTED CAUSING IT TO BREAK AWAY FROM THE MOUNT RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO VEHICLE AND LOSS TO CONTROL. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · May 16, 1999

1987 Plymouth HORIZON — common questions

Is the 1987 Plymouth HORIZON reliable?

The record is thin — 13 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 1987 HORIZON problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (2 complaints), transmission (2 complaints), tires & wheels (1 complaints).

Does the 1987 Plymouth HORIZON have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1987 Plymouth HORIZON. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1987 Plymouth HORIZON under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.