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1983 Renault AllianceProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1983 Renault Alliance, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints21 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Fuel system, gasoline

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 7, 1995. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1983 Renault Alliance has problems

2 complaints 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, gasoline11
Visibility10

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

3 recalls

1983 Renault Alliance 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

Defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core

Recall 92V-051 · Apr 10, 1992 · 540,000 vehicles

Risk. THE COOLANT ESCAPING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COULDCONTACT THE DRIVER'S FEET AND INJURE THE DRIVER.

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 Renault.

Best & worst years

1983 vs. every other Alliance 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 Alliance median. How we score

'83'84'85'86'87
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
6 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1983 Renault Alliance, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ENGINE STALLING, TRANS FAILURESDP83018 · closed Jan 17, 1984
    No recall
  2. UNWANTED VEHICLE ACCELEA85043 · closed Jul 21, 1987
    No recall
  3. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESEA86020 · closed May 20, 1987
    Led to recall 87V-049
  4. SEAT TRACKEA88015 · closed May 16, 1988
    Led to recall 88V-060
  5. SEAT TRACK FAILUREPE87029 · closed Jan 19, 1988
    No recall
  6. FRONT SWAY BAR SEPARATIONPE88015 · closed Jun 8, 1988
    No recall

Own a 1983 Alliance?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.