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1989 Plymouth Horizon

Based on reports from 4 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 4 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Steering:linkagesHIGH

1 owners reported steering:linkages issues.

!Inspect the Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft:sealMED

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: Steering:linkages (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

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Where the complaints fall

Steering:linkages1 (25%)

Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft:seal1 (25%)

Power Train:driveline:constant Velocity Joint1 (25%)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder1 (25%)

1989 Plymouth Horizon: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering:linkages Issues

Steering:linkages complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 1989 Plymouth Horizon, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft:seal Issues

Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft:seal complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 1989 Plymouth Horizon, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:driveline:constant Velocity Joint Issues

Power Train:driveline:constant Velocity Joint complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 1989 Plymouth Horizon, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:driveline:constant velocity joint-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 1989 Plymouth Horizon, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder-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.

89V237000Feb 1990

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.

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This is the worst model year for the Plymouth Horizon according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.

1989 Plymouth Horizon vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

Class avg

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. 4 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.

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1989 Plymouth Horizon: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1989 Plymouth Horizon?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1989 Plymouth Horizon is related to the steering:linkages, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1989 Plymouth Horizon reliable?

The 1989 Plymouth Horizon has 4 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.

How much does it cost to fix 1989 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 1989 Plymouth Horizon have any recalls?

Yes, the 1989 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.

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?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

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