Renault Alliance recalls and complaints by year
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Renault Alliance, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
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At a Glance
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 Renault Alliance, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 1983–1987 with 13 recall campaigns and 46 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 1985 (3), 1984 (3), and 1983 (3).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 1986 (18), 1987 (10), and 1985 (10).
- Top recall themes: Visibility and lighting, Fuel and emissions, and Seats and restraints.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, Seats, Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system.
- 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.
Visibility and lighting
2 campaigns · Years: 1983–1987These campaigns relate to lighting, glass, or visibility components (lamps, wipers, and related systems).
Fuel and emissions
1 campaign · Years: 1983–1985These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.
- 87V049000 · Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Seats and restraints
1 campaign · Years: 1983–1984These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.
- 88V060000 · Seats
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Renault Alliance in NHTSA complaint data are Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, Seats, Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 2 | 10 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control, Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor, Vehicle speed control. |
| 1986 | 2 | 18 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, Engine and engine cooling:engine, Power train:driveline:constant velocity joint. |
| 1985 | 3 | 10 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, Power train:automatic transmission, Seat belts:front:buckle assembly. |
| 1984 | 3 | 6 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Seats. |
| 1983 | 3 | 2 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core. |
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.
Recall Evidence by Year
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: Visibility , Fuel system and Seats
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⚠️ Important Safety Information
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For any safety concerns: Always check your VIN on the official NHTSA site and contact an authorized dealer.