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1998 Reliance Trailer TrailerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1998 Reliance Trailer Trailer, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 11, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Reliance Trailer Trailer 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
Tires10

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

1 recall

1998 Reliance Trailer Trailer 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

Supply: check valve

Recall 02V-210 · Aug 15, 2002 · 812 vehicles

Risk. FAILURE OF THE VALVE IN AN EMPTY OR LIGHTLY LOADED TRAILER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION COULD RESULT IN A HARD APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES, POSSIBLY…

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 Reliance Trailer.

Best & worst years

1998 vs. every other Trailer 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 Trailer median. How we score

'98'99'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Trailer owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

PURCHASED 4 ST205/75D14 KENDA LOADSTAR 550 TIRES 18 MONTHS AGO. THE INFLATION HAS BEEN KEPT TO SPECS. I JUST NOTICED 2 OF THEM ARE DEVELOPING MAJOR CRACKING IN SIDEWALL. KENDA WILL NOT RESPOND TO MY QUESTIONING OF THIS. THIS IS VERY PREMATURE FOR A TIRE AND A SAFETY ISSUE. THE DATE CODE ON TIRE IS…
Complaint 10682840 · Feb 11, 2015 · 600 miles

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