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#BS-1985-PLYREL-305C

1985 Plymouth Reliant

Based on reports from 8 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
8
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Recalls
2
TSBs
0
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 8 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineHIGH

1 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine issues.

!Inspect the Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator AssemblyMED
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: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (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

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine1 (13%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly1 (13%)
Suspension:rear1 (13%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline1 (13%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System1 (13%)
Suspension:front1 (13%)
Steering:linkages1 (13%)
Electrical System:wiring1 (13%)

1985 Plymouth Reliant: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1985 Plymouth Reliant, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1985 Plymouth Reliant, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension:rear Issues

Suspension:rear complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1985 Plymouth Reliant, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension:rear-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1985 Plymouth Reliant, 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.

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.

84V147000Dec 1984

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

THE POTENTIAL FOR FUEL LEAKAGE EXISTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE FUEL RESERVOIR SEAM AND ITS HOSE CONNECTIONS. THE FUEL RESERVOIR IS A SILVER COLORED CAN MOUNTED TO THE AIR CLEANER.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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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.

1985 Plymouth Reliant vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

8

Class avg

8

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other midsize cars vehicles from 1985.

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. 8 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.

Other Plymouth Reliant Model Years

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1985 Plymouth Reliant: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1985 Plymouth Reliant?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1985 Plymouth Reliant is related to the engine and engine cooling:engine, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1985 Plymouth Reliant reliable?
The 1985 Plymouth Reliant has 8 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 1 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 1985 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 1985 Plymouth Reliant have any recalls?
Yes, the 1985 Plymouth Reliant 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 Reliant 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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