Does the 1983 Plymouth Reliant have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1983 Plymouth Reliant recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Plymouth dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1983 Plymouth Reliant?

1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1983 Plymouth Reliant recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1983 Plymouth Reliant. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Plymouth been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Plymouth dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1983 Plymouth Reliant recalls, newest first

March 29, 1989NHTSA 89V052000500,000 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 6, 1983NHTSA 83V0600003,785 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: Location of hydraulic brake tube to both rear wheels causes interference and chafing between the tubes and rear suspension trailing arm pivot brackets.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect rear wheel brake tubes and reroute to ensure proper tube to pivot bracket clearance. Any damaged tubes will also be replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 9, 1982NHTSA 82V12300050,000 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: Hydraulic brake tubing routed to the left rear wheel brake system may have been bent out of shape during assembly and could chafe against the exhaust system hanger bolt.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and relocate tube, if necessary. A retaining clip will be installed to ensure adequate clearance for the tubing; any damaged tubes will also be replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 9, 1982NHTSA 82V0850001,236 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: On the involved vehicles, improper routing of the hydraulic brake tube could cause it to chafe against the park brake cables. Eventually, the brake tube may fail and brake fluid leakage may occur.
Remedy: Dealer will reroute the hydraulic brake tube, if necessary, without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1983 Plymouth Reliant with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Engine and engine cooling › Engine1

Other Plymouth Reliant years

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Questions

Does the 1983 Plymouth Reliant have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1983 Plymouth Reliant recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Plymouth dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1983 Plymouth Reliant?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.