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1985 Renault Alliance

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
10
Latest Sep 27, 1998
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
3
Latest Apr 10, 1992
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
2
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
0
1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 10 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1985 Renault Alliance, most frequently naming the visibility, interior & seats and seat belts categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 2 NHTSA investigations name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Visibility770.0%
  • Interior & seats110.0%
  • Seat belts110.0%
  • Transmission110.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
92V051000

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

Apr 10, 1992
540,000 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: THE COOLANT ESCAPING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COULDCONTACT THE DRIVER'S FEET AND INJURE THE DRIVER. ALSO, STEAM FROM THE HEATEDLIQUID WILL CLOUD ON THE WINDOW SURFACES AND IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION ANDCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The remedy: REPLACE THE HEATER CORE WITH A CORE OF DIFFERENT DESIGN WHICH WILL NOT RUPTURE AND LEAK IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
88V087000

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

May 31, 1988
240,000 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: THE BUILDUP OF PRESSURE MAY CAUSE HEATER CORE TO RUPTUREAND DISCHARGE HOT COOLANT AND STEAM IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE DRIVERS LEGS.
The remedy: REPLACE ALL COOLANT SYSTEM PRESSURE CAPS WITH ONE HAVING ADEQUATE VENTING CAPACITY.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
87V049000

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

Apr 14, 1987
15,078 units potentially affected
The defect: FUEL HOSES (5) IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD DETERIORATE OVER TIME.
The risk: FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, RESULTING IN ENGINECOMPARTMENT FIRE.
The remedy: REPLACE FIVE FUEL HOSES/CLAMPS.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

PE88015ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

FRONT SWAY BAR SEPARATION

Opened Jan 15, 1988
Closed Jun 8, 1988

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SUSPENSION
PE87062ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

BRAKE FAILURE

Opened Sep 28, 1987
Closed Mar 31, 1988

SUMMARY OF INFO FROM MFG: IR BEING DRAFTEDANALYSIS: COMPLAINTS ALLEGE DEFECT IN REAR BRAKES. AUTOMATIC ADJUSTERREPORTED TO WEAR/FAIL AND JAM BRAKE DRUM.STATUS: DRAFTING IR===

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 10
Visibility
Filed Sep 27, 1998

HEATER CORE FAILURE. OWNER BELIEVES VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN A RECALL.

NHTSA ID
541732
Seat belts
Filed Sep 11, 1996

BELT BUCKLE ON BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE CRACKED. THE BUCKLE BROKE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BUCKLE UP.*AK

NHTSA ID
800929
Incident
Jul 28, 1996
Transmission
Filed Oct 16, 1995

TRANSMISSION HAS ROUGH SHIFT INTO THIRD GEAR WHEN COLD. *DSH

NHTSA ID
487057
Incident
Jan 1, 1995
Visibility
Filed Jul 31, 1995

HEATER CORE RECALLED.

NHTSA ID
484452
Incident
Jul 24, 1995
Visibility
Filed Jul 19, 1995

INVOLVED IN RECALL FOR COOLING SYSTEM/HEATER CORE, RECALL NO 88V087000/541 RECEIVED ON 4/95, HAS NOT HAD REPAIRS DONE, DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO SET AN APPT.

NHTSA ID
969110
Incident
Jul 19, 1995
Visibility
Filed Jun 12, 1995
1 injury reported

DEFECTIVE HEATER CORE FAILED, CAUSING HOT ENGINE LIQUIDS TO LEAK OUT ONTO DRIVER'S LEGS, RESULTING IN INJURY. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *SKD

NHTSA ID
485203
Incident
Oct 1, 1994
Visibility
Filed Jun 12, 1995

HEATER CORE FAILURE CAUSED VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT PRIOR/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (88V-087). *SKD

NHTSA ID
485159
Incident
Jun 12, 1995
Visibility
Filed Apr 7, 1995

HEATER CORE LEAKED AFTER RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED - DEALER AND MANUFACTURER FAIL TO RESPOND TO VEHICLE OWNER'S LETTERS. (88V087) *TW

NHTSA ID
489120
Incident
Apr 7, 1995

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Renault Alliance by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1987620—
1986122052.9
1985Viewing103260.8
1984635—
1983236—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.