VehicleVerdict

Plymouth Reliant years to avoid

Across 1981–1990, no single Reliant year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1988 drew the most complaints; 1990 the fewest.

67

Total complaints

13

Recall campaigns

1981–1990

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Plymouth Reliant NHTSA complaints by model year23 complaints1981: 3 complaints1982: 2 complaints1983: 1 complaints1984: 1 complaints1985: 8 complaints1986: 9 complaints1987: 12 complaints1988: 23 complaints1989: 7 complaints1990: 1 complaints
Plymouth Reliant NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Reliant year

YearComplaintsRecalls
199010
198972
1988231
1987121
198692
198582
198412
198314
198224
198134

Common questions

What is the best year for the Plymouth Reliant?

By complaint volume, 1990 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Reliant years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Plymouth Reliant have?

Across all model years, the Reliant has 13 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 67 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.