What is the fuel economy of a 1985 Renault Alliance/Encore?

EPA figures for the 1985 Renault Alliance/Encore reach 32 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1985 Renault Alliance/Encore?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1985 Renault Alliance/Encore. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1985 Renault Alliance/Encore?

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA for the 1985 Renault Alliance/Encore, most often about: Visibility, Seats, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Renault · 1985

1985 Renault Alliance/Encore

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 32 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	22	26	23	386
1.4L 4-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	29	36	32	278
1.4L 4-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	26	32	29	306
1.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	27	35	30	296
1.7L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	19	24	21	423
1.7L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	25	33	28	317

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 87V049000

FUEL HOSES (5) IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD DETERIORATE OVER TIME.

Campaign 88V087000

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.

Campaign 92V051000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

9 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Visibility 6 Seats 1 Power Train 1

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.