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1987 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.
6
Latest Mar 1, 2004
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.
1
1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 6 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1987 Renault Alliance, most frequently naming the engine, visibility and driver assistance 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

  • Engine228.6%
  • Visibility228.6%
  • Driver assistance114.3%
  • Electrical114.3%
  • Fuel system114.3%

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

Fuel system
Filed Mar 1, 2004

DEFECTIVE FUEL TANK.*MR THE VEHICLE LEAKED GAS FROM THE FUEL TANK EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF RUST OR DAMAGE. THE DEALER SUGGESTED THE FUEL TANK WAS POOR MANUFACTURING. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A REFUND FOR THE REPLACEMENT TANK. *JB

NHTSA ID
10037878
Incident
Feb 24, 1994
Mileage
35,000 mi
Driver assistanceEngine
Filed Mar 11, 1997
1 injury reported

THROTTLE BOOT BROKE AWAY AND BECAME LODGED WITHIN THE ACCELERATOR SYSTEM, SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN VEHICLE ACCIDENT.(ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).

NHTSA ID
514451
Incident
Oct 30, 1992
Engine
Filed Mar 5, 1997

OXYGEN SENSOR AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

NHTSA ID
515172
Electrical
Filed Jul 16, 1996

THE ENGINE CUTS OUT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

NHTSA ID
986953
Incident
Jun 1, 1996
Visibility
Filed May 20, 1996

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. *SD

NHTSA ID
504815
Incident
May 20, 1996
Visibility
Filed Apr 17, 1995
Fire reported

VEHICLE FIRE CAUSED BY HEATER CORE, VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN RECALL. TT

NHTSA ID
963870
Incident
Feb 1, 1994

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Renault Alliance by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1987Viewing620—
1986122052.9
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.