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1988 Plymouth Reliant
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 25 MPG.
The Plymouth Reliant and Dodge Aries are mid-size cars introduced for model year 1981 as the first "K-cars" manufactured and marketed by the Chrysler Corporation.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 22 | 28 | 24 | 370 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 | 355 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 | 404 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
23 complaints filed by owners for this model year (6 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1988 Plymouth Reliant?
EPA figures for the 1988 Plymouth Reliant reach 25 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1988 Plymouth Reliant?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1988 Plymouth Reliant. 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 1988 Plymouth Reliant?
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA for the 1988 Plymouth Reliant, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle Speed Control. 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.