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1987 Plymouth HorizonProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 13 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 13, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 8, 2026

Complaints
13
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Recalls
2
TSBs
0
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 13 complaints, 1 crashes, 1 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Electrical System:ignitionHIGH

1 owners reported electrical system:ignition issues.

!Inspect the Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasolineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical System:ignition (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical System:ignition1 (8%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline1 (8%)
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner1 (8%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump1 (8%)
Parking Brake:conventional1 (8%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission1 (8%)
Power Train:axle Assembly1 (8%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components1 (8%)

1987 Plymouth Horizon: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical System:ignition Issues

Electrical System:ignition complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1987 Plymouth Horizon, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1987 Plymouth Horizon, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner Issues

Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1987 Plymouth Horizon, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to equipment:appliance:air conditioner-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1987 Plymouth Horizon, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

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 (2 recalls)

08E033000May 2008

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.

91V132000Mar 1992

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

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

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

PE91076ClosedOpened May 1991 · closed Aug 1991

FUEL RESERVOIR LEAKS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

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.

1987 Plymouth Horizon vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

13

Class avg

26

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. 13 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 13, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 8, 2026.

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1987 Plymouth Horizon: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1987 Plymouth Horizon?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1987 Plymouth Horizon is related to the electrical system:ignition, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1987 Plymouth Horizon reliable?
The 1987 Plymouth Horizon has 13 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 1987 Plymouth Horizon problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1987 Plymouth Horizon have any recalls?
Yes, the 1987 Plymouth Horizon has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Plymouth Horizon problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
When was the 1987 Plymouth Horizon data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 13, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 8, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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