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Plymouth HORIZON recall history and complaint patterns
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Plymouth HORIZON,
sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards.
Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Plymouth HORIZON,
based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
Coverage spans model years 1978–1990 with 26 recall campaigns and 31 complaints in NHTSA data.
Years with the most recall activity: 1978 (8), 1980 (3), and 1979 (3).
Years with the most complaint volume: 1987 (13), 1989 (4), and 1990 (3).
Top recall themes: Fuel and emissions, Steering and suspension, and Other.
Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system, Vehicle speed control, Tires.
Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas.
Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Fuel and emissions
7 campaigns · Years: 1978–1980, 1984–1985, 1987
These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.
Official notices (evidence):
91V132000
· Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel injection system
84V116000
· Engine and engine cooling: Gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
84V147000
· Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
+ 4 more notices in this theme
Steering and suspension
6 campaigns · Years: 1978, 1980, 1982, 1986
These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the
Plymouth HORIZON in NHTSA complaint data are
Fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system, Vehicle speed control, Tires.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer
complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and
complaints, not risk predictions.
Model Year
Recalls
Complaints
Details
1990
1
3
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:buckle assembly, Tires, Structure:body:hood.
1989
1
4
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal, Steering:linkages, Power train:driveline:constant velocity joint.
1988
1
3
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Vehicle speed control, Suspension.
1987
1
13
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:ignition, Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump, Steering:hydraulic power assist system.
1986
2
2
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system.
1985
2
2
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut, Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.
1984
1
2
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Vehicle speed control, Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.
1982
2
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1981
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1980
3
1
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system.
1979
3
1
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock.
1978
8
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
What to Do Next
Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model.
The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved:
Fuel system
, Suspension
and Engine and engine cooling
Show recall evidence by year
1990
Engine and engine cooling:
Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.
1989
Engine and engine cooling:
Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Steering wheel horn pads do not contain the horn symbol display as required by fmvss 101.
1987
Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel injection system:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Pressure regulator installed in the fuel supply plumbing system leaks fuel into the engine compartment.
1986
Electrical system: 12V/24v/48v battery:
Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Battery cap vents may be partially or completely blocked with plastic flashing. Consequence of defect: a build up of internal gas pressure could occur which could result in case rupture, particularly during post charging. Should a person be in the vicinity of the battery when the case ruptures, t
Suspension: Rear:
Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Rear suspension trailing arm-to-hanger bracket pivot bolts may fail from stress corrosion cracking possibly caused by processing deviations in the construction of the pivot bolt.
1985
Engine and engine cooling: Gas recirculation valve (egr valve):
Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: An emissions system valve may allow an overly rich mixture (excessive fuel) in the engine during deceleration. The mixture of air and excessive fuel can cause the engine to stall while stopping, coasting, or turning.
Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
1984
Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
1982
Vehicle speed control:
Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The automatic speed control switch may stick in the "resume" position restricting return movement. This will not allow the normal brake pedal operation to deactivate the system.
Suspension: Lower ball joint:
Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Clamp bolts installed on certain vehicles may contain cracks. Eventually these bolts may break through, causing separation of the ball joint from the steering knuckle.
1981
Vehicle speed control:
Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The automatic speed control switch may stick in the "resume" position restricting return movement. This will not allow the normal brake pedal operation to deactivate the system.
1980
Latches/locks/linkages:
Safety recall involving the latches/locks/linkages area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The hood secondary latch on the involved vehicles may be subject to binding due to variations in the latch and its mounting base assembly. A problem could occur if the primary latch became inoperative or was not properly engaged.
Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The engine compartment fuel line hoses installed on certain vehicles were fabricated from a defective rubber compound. When subjected to continuous high underhood temperatures, these hoses may become brittle and crack.
Suspension: Control arm:
Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: On the involved vehicles, the bolts used to attach the front suspension ball joints to the control arms may fail due to a bolt section crack condition. The ball joint may separate from the arm possibly affecting vehicle directional control.
1979
Wheels: Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs:
Safety recall involving the wheels area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The wheel mounting nuts installed may be incorrect due to a supplier error in mixing standard thread nuts with specified metric thread nuts prior to plant shipment. As a result, the nut threads may strip when tightened to the specified torque level range, with the potential for the loosening of a
Electrical system: Alternator/generator/regulator:
Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The alternator field wiring terminal connections on the involved vehicles may loosen due to vibration, possibly resulting in an open circuit condition. Should this occur, alternator electrical output to support the vehicles electrical loads and the battery charging system would be lost. This woul
Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The engine compartment fuel line hoses installed on certain vehicles were fabricated from a defective rubber compound. When subjected to continuous high underhood temperatures, these hoses may become brittle and crack.
1978
Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: On the involved vehicles, the engine compartment fuel tube may have been misrouted which may allow for tube abrasion and subsequent underhood fuel leakage.
Suspension: Lower arm:
Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The wheel hub nuts on the involved vehicles may not have been adequately staked to the wheel spindle. As a result, the staked nuts may loosen with loss of clamping load on the front wheel bearing and loosening of front wheels.
Fuel system, gasoline: Tank assembly:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The fuel tanks on the involved vehicles may exhibit fuel leakage when completely filled. This condition was caused by the rear floor carpet fasteners penetrating the top of the fuel tank.
Suspension: Lower ball joint:
Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The rivet attachments for the front suspension control arm to ball joint may fail, especially under impact load circumstances.
Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The present position of the fuel hose may allow it to chafe against the air conditioning suction hose. Excessive chafing could result in fuel leakage.
Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar:
Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The lower steering shaft coupling on the involved vehicles may have an oversized serration diameter in the attachment area to the steering gear shaft. Since this oversized coupling may not be adequately engaged on the steering gear shaft, the attachment may loosen, resulting in steering free play
Electrical system: Alternator/generator/regulator:
Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The alternator field wiring terminal connections on the involved vehicles may loosen due to vibration, possibly resulting in an open circuit condition. Should this occur, alternator electrical output to support the vehicles electrical loads and the battery charging system would be lost. This woul
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