Your report: 3 of 4 steps complete75%

Car identifiedData collectedBasic analysisFull AI analysis

Finalize now

Free Preview

#BS-1987-RENALL-39C3

1987 Renault Alliance

Based on reports from 10 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

🟢

Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 10 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 2 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 $1.20

Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic ConvertorHIGH

2 owners reported engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor issues — failures commonly reported around 35K miles.

!Inspect the Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission ControlMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

+ 5 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: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor (2 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

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor2 (20%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control2 (20%)

Speed Control2 (20%)

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:heater Core1 (10%)

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer1 (10%)

Electrical System:ignition1 (10%)

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly1 (10%)

1987 Renault Alliance: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 1987 Renault Alliance, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 35,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 35K-mile mark.

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 1987 Renault Alliance, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 1987 Renault Alliance, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:heater Core Issues

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:heater Core complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1987 Renault Alliance, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core-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 $1.20

Recall History (2 recalls)

88V087000Jul 1988

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

COOLING SYSTEM PRESSURES DURING OVERHEATED ENGINE OPERATION MAY EXCEED THE STRENGTH CAPABILITY OF CERTAIN COMPONENTS DUE TO INADEQUATE VENTING CAPACITY OF THE SYSTEM PRESSURE CAP.

92V051000May 1992

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

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

1987 Renault Alliance 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. 10 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 Renault Alliance Model Years

1987 1986 1985 1984 1983

View all Renault Alliance years →

1987 Renault Alliance: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1987 Renault Alliance?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1987 Renault Alliance is related to the engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1987 Renault Alliance reliable?

The 1987 Renault Alliance has 10 complaints, 0 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 Renault Alliance 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 Renault Alliance have any recalls?

Yes, the 1987 Renault Alliance has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Renault Alliance problems start?

Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 35,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

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.

Get the Full 1987 Renault Alliance Report

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

Get Full Report — From $1.20Money-back guarantee

Instant delivery|One-time purchase|No hidden fees