Plymouth Reliant

19841989 · 35 configurations

Lowest
19
Average
23
Best
26

The Plymouth Reliant has been tested by the EPA across 35 different configurations spanning model years 1984 through 1989. Over this period, the Reliant has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 19 MPG to 26 MPG, with an overall average of 23 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
1989
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500212824MPG
1989
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223125MPG
1989
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600212623MPG
1988
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500222824MPG
1988
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223025MPG
1988
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,700202522MPG
1987
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,700202622MPG
1987
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,850202421MPG
1987
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400222925MPG
1987
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,850192421MPG
1987
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,850192521MPG
1986
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600212623MPG
1986
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,700212422MPG
1986
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300223226MPG
1986
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,850202421MPG
1986
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150182219MPG
1985
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000182320MPG
1985
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,500222824MPG
1985
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400213125MPG
1985
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223125MPG
1985
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,850192421MPG
1985
2.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150182119MPG
1985
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600212623MPG
1985
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,400233025MPG
1985
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223025MPG
1985
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,700212422MPG
1985
2.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000182220MPG
1984
2.2L 4-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600212623MPG
1984
2.2L 4-cyl
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,400232925MPG
1984
2.2L 4-cyl
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500213024MPG
1984
2.6L 4-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000182220MPG
1984
2.2L 4-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,850202421MPG
1984
2.2L 4-cyl
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,500212724MPG
1984
2.2L 4-cyl
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400213125MPG
1984
2.6L 4-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150182019MPG

Historical Efficiency

1989
25
1988
25
1987
25
1986
26
1985
25
1984
25

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Reliant) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Plymouth Reliant. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Plymouth Plymouth Reliant (K) grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
10
Total Deaths
8

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
10.0%
Fire Occurrence
0.0%
Speeding Involved
10.0%
DUI Involved
20.0%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

86%
Front
14%
Side
0%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2022
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2019
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2017
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2016
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2015
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2014
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
1.00

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

1989
1
1986
1
1984
2
Critical
Moderate
Advisory