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Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
Risk. FUEL LEAKS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN NEAR A SOURCE OFIGNITION.
1987 Plymouth HorizonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 1987 Plymouth Horizon, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 2, 2002. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1987 Plymouth Horizon has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Power train
1Engine and engine cooling
1Equipment
1Fuel system, gasoline1 crash/fire/injury
1Parking brake
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Steering
1Structure
1Tires
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 1 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1987 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.
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
1987 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
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1987 Plymouth Horizon, and the recalls they led to.
- FUEL RESERVOIR LEAKSLed to recall 91V-132
In owners' words
What Horizon owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
REAR AXLE RUSTED CAUSING IT TO BREAK AWAY FROM THE MOUNT RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO VEHICLE AND LOSS TO CONTROL. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS
Own a 1987 Horizon?
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