Free Preview
#BS-1982-PLYREL-305C1982 Plymouth Reliant
Based on reports from 2 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 2 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls.
Preview: What's in your full report
Each card shows a real sample from your report — unlock all 10 sections from $1.20
Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported seat belts:front:buckle assembly issues — failures commonly reported around 124K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
Best Case
Most Likely
Worst Case
Top cost driver: Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly (1 reports).
Also in your report
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
Where the complaints fall
1982 Plymouth Reliant: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly Issues
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 1982 Plymouth Reliant, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 124,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 124K-mile mark.
Lights Issues
Lights complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 1982 Plymouth Reliant, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-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.
Don't negotiate blind — know what this car costs to own
Repair costs • Negotiation scripts • Mechanic checklist • Buy/skip verdict
Recall History (4 recalls)
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SWITCH MAY STICK IN THE "RESUME" POSITION RESTRICTING RETURN MOVEMENT. THIS WILL NOT ALLOW THE NORMAL BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION TO DEACTIVATE THE SYSTEM.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
CLAMP BOLTS INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN CRACKS. EVENTUALLY THESE BOLTS MAY BREAK THROUGH, CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BAY BE EQUIPPED WITH BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING AN EXCESS OF WATER.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Plymouth Reliant is the 1988 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 2 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Other Plymouth Reliant Model Years
View all Plymouth Reliant years →1982 Plymouth Reliant: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common problem with the 1982 Plymouth Reliant?
Is the 1982 Plymouth Reliant reliable?
How much does it cost to fix 1982 Plymouth Reliant problems?
Does the 1982 Plymouth Reliant have any recalls?
What mileage do Plymouth Reliant problems start?
What’s in the full report?
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
How is this different from Carfax?
What if the report isn’t useful?
Get the Full 1982 Plymouth Reliant Report
10 sections of AI analysis based on 2 owner reports. Know before you buy.