BumperScan
Powered byNHTSA|EPA|Community Reports|Updated
Your report: 3 of 4 steps complete75%
Car identifiedData collectedBasic analysisFull AI analysis

Free Preview

#BS-1982-PLYREL-305C

1982 Plymouth ReliantProblems, Recalls & Reliability

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

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
4
TSBs
0
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 2 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls.

See full verdict with buy/skip conditions

Preview: What's in your full report

Each card shows a real sample from your report — unlock all 10 sections from $2.00

Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the LightsHIGH

1 owners reported lights issues — failures commonly reported around 124K miles.

!Inspect the Seat Belts:front:buckle AssemblyMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
+ 3 more items in full checklistUnlock

30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Lights (1 reports).

Includes fuel costs, common repairs, and recall riskUnlock

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

10 sections total in the full reportUnlock all

Where the complaints fall

Lights1 (50%)
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly1 (50%)

1982 Plymouth Reliant: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Lights Issues

Lights 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.

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. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:buckle assembly-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

Get Report — From $2.00

Recall History (4 recalls)

81V111000Oct 1981

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.

82V055000Jun 1982

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.

82V063000Jun 1982

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BAY BE EQUIPPED WITH BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING AN EXCESS OF WATER.

89V052000Jun 1989

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.

Unlock

NHTSA Defect Investigations (3)

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

EA91010ClosedOpened Dec 1990 · closed Dec 1991

TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE

POWER TRAIN

PE85011ClosedOpened Nov 1984 · closed Jul 1985

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

PE89093ClosedOpened Mar 1989 · closed Mar 1989

FRAME CORROSION

SUSPENSION

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.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

Other Plymouth Reliant Model Years

198919881987198619851984198319821981
View all Plymouth Reliant years →

1982 Plymouth Reliant: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1982 Plymouth Reliant?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1982 Plymouth Reliant is related to the lights, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1982 Plymouth Reliant reliable?
The 1982 Plymouth Reliant has 2 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1982 Plymouth Reliant 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 1982 Plymouth Reliant have any recalls?
Yes, the 1982 Plymouth Reliant has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Plymouth Reliant problems start?
Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 124,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 120–150K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 1982 Plymouth Reliant data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 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?
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.
How is this different from Carfax?
Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.
What if the report isn’t useful?
100% money-back guarantee. If the report doesn’t help you make a more informed decision, we’ll refund you — no questions asked.
RaccoonEagleRoverCat

Get the Full 1982 Plymouth Reliant Report

10 sections of AI analysis based on 2 owner reports. Know before you buy.

Get Full Report — From $2.00Money-back guarantee
Instant delivery|One-time purchase|No hidden fees