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1986 Renault Alliance

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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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.
12
Latest Dec 29, 2000
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.
2
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.
0
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.
2
2 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 12 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1986 Renault Alliance, most frequently naming the visibility, suspension and powertrain (other) categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

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

  • Visibility640.0%
  • Suspension213.3%
  • Powertrain (other)213.3%
  • Heating & air conditioning16.7%
  • Tires & wheels16.7%
  • Steering16.7%
  • Engine16.7%
  • Interior & seats16.7%

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

2 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

Recent owner complaints

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

View all 12
Tires & wheels
Filed Dec 29, 2000

TIRE FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT 55MP. I PURCHASED THE TIRES ON 9/07/99 WITH 120,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT 127,800 MILES. I RETURNED THE TIRE TO SEARS AUTOMOTIVE IN SPRINGFIELD, OHIO ON 12-29-00. THE MANGAGER OF THE STORE, MR. DAVID SEXTON STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY A "ROAD HAZARD." I WANTED TO MAKE SURE THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT A DEFECT. HE SAID A DEFECT WOULD SHOW DURING THE FIRST THOUSAND MILES OF DRIVING. I DISAGREED. I WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT THE TIRES ARE NOT DEFECTIVE. WITH ALL THE PROBLEMS SURROUNDING FIRESTONE I AM LEARY. COUPLED TO THIS SEARS PAST REPUTATION WITH THIER AUTOMOTIVE DIVISION MAKES ME EVEN MORE LEARY. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT THE DISTRICT MANAGER AND HAVE LEFT MESSAGES WITH SEARS CONSUMER SERVICE DIVISION. I DID HAVE THE TIRE REPLACED ON 12-29-00 AT A DIFFERENT TIRE STORE. I DID SAVE THE TIRE FOR INSPECTION IF NEED. I AM NOT CERTAIN THAT IT IS A DEFECT BUT WANT TO RULE OUT THAT POSSIBILTIY. HAVE THEIR BEEN ANY OTHER REPORTS ON THIS SAME TIRE OR SEARS. *AK (TIRESIZE: P15580R13)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P15580R13 )

NHTSA ID
738482
Incident
Dec 2, 2000
Visibility
Filed Oct 21, 1996

OWNER CONTACTED DEALER ABOUT RECALL#92V051000 AND WAS TOLD THE RECALL HAD EXPIRED. PLEASE DESCRIBE *AK.

NHTSA ID
803795
Powertrain (other)
Filed Aug 23, 1996
Crash reported1 injury reported

CV JOINT BOLTS FELL OUT WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ID
507835
Incident
Aug 15, 1996
EnginePowertrain (other)Steering+1 more
Filed Jul 29, 1996
Crash reported1 injury reported

CV JOINT BOLTS DISCONNECTED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *DH

NHTSA ID
506812
Interior & seats
Filed Mar 1, 1996

DRIVER SEAT BROKE AWAY AT THE FRAME, LOOSE, DEALER WELD THE SEAT FRAME BACK, KNOW SAME PROBLE IN DIFFERENT LOCATION. *AK

NHTSA ID
979996
Incident
Mar 1, 1995
Visibility
Filed Jan 23, 1996

HEATER CORE RECALL REPAIR REFUSED DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTS. TT

NHTSA ID
501034
Incident
Dec 18, 1995
Heating & air conditioning
Filed Oct 20, 1995

INVOLVED IN RECALL NO 92V051000, HEATER CORE WAS REPLACED BUT STILL HAVING A PROBLEM WITH STEAM COMING FROM A/C HEATER VENTS. TT

NHTSA ID
973725
Incident
Oct 18, 1995
Visibility
Filed Jun 28, 1995

HEATER CORE RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED BY OWNER DUE TO SCHEDULING. *AW

NHTSA ID
485554
Incident
Jun 28, 1995

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Renault Alliance by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1987620—
1986Viewing122052.9
1985103260.8
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.