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1986 Plymouth HorizonProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1986 Plymouth Horizon, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Fuel system, gasoline

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 3, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1986 Plymouth Horizon has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1986 Plymouth Horizon recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Suspension: rear

Recall 91V-056 · Apr 11, 1991 · 55,000 vehicles

Risk. FAILURE OF BOLTS MAY RESULT IN PARTIAL SEPARATION OF THEREAR SUSPENSION FROM THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUTWARNING AND A VEHICLE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Plymouth.

Best & worst years

1986 vs. every other Horizon year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Horizon median. How we score

'78'79'80'81'82'84'85'86'87'88'89'90
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Horizon owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

AFTER NEW CARB WAS PUT ON CAR STILL HAS VERY ROUGH IDLE AND STALLS.TOOK IT TO 5 REPAIR SHOPS THEY CAN NOT FIND WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE'S IDLE.HAD EXHAUST REPLACED TOO BUT CAR IS STILL LOUD.
Complaint 730030 · Sep 3, 2000

Own a 1986 Horizon?

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