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1986 Renault Alliance/Encore

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 33 MPG.

The Renault Alliance is a subcompact manufactured and marketed in North America by American Motors Corporation (AMC) for model years 1983-1987.

Renault Alliance/Encore
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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
1.4L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 23 27 25 355
1.4L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular 30 37 33 269
1.4L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular 27 35 30 296
1.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 28 35 31 287
1.7L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 21 26 23 386
1.7L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 26 33 29 306

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

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)

18 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Visibility 7 Suspension 2 Seats 2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1986 Renault Alliance/Encore?

EPA figures for the 1986 Renault Alliance/Encore reach 33 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1986 Renault Alliance/Encore?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1986 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 1986 Renault Alliance/Encore?

Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA for the 1986 Renault Alliance/Encore, most often about: Visibility, Suspension, Seats. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

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.