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#BS-1986-PLYHOR-2F091986 Plymouth Horizon
Based on reports from 2 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 2 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
2 owners reported fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system issues.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System (2 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
1986 Plymouth Horizon: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System Issues
Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System complaints account for 100% of all reports filed for the 1986 Plymouth Horizon, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
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Recall History (3 recalls)
SUSPENSION
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY CAP VENTS MAY BE PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY BLOCKED WITH PLASTIC FLASHING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A BUILD UP OF INTERNAL GAS PRESSURE COULD OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN CASE RUPTURE, PARTICULARLY DURING POST CHARGING. SHOULD A PERSON BE IN THE VICINITY OF THE BATTERY WHEN THE CASE RUPTURES, THEY MAY BE INJURED BY THE RELEASED GASES AND/OR ACID.
SUSPENSION:REAR
REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM-TO-HANGER BRACKET PIVOT BOLTS MAY FAIL FROM STRESS CORROSION CRACKING POSSIBLY CAUSED BY PROCESSING DEVIATIONS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PIVOT BOLT.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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The worst model year for the Plymouth Horizon is the 1989 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
1986 Plymouth Horizon vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)
This vehicle
2
Class avg
17
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical compact cars vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 2 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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