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1985 Renault AllianceProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 1985 Renault Alliance, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints101 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem7Visibility

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 27, 1998. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1985 Renault Alliance has problems

10 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
Visibility71
Power train10
Seat belts10
Seats10

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

3 recalls

1985 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 →

–no report yet

Defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core

Recall 88V-087 · May 31, 1988 · 240,000 vehicles

Risk. THE BUILDUP OF PRESSURE MAY CAUSE HEATER CORE TO RUPTUREAND DISCHARGE HOT COOLANT AND STEAM IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE DRIVERS LEGS.

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

1985 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
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1985 Renault Alliance, and the recalls they led to.

  1. BRAKE FAILUREPE87062 · closed Mar 31, 1988
    No recall
  2. FRONT SWAY BAR SEPARATIONPE88015 · closed Jun 8, 1988
    No recall
In owners' words

What Alliance owners report

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

INVOLVED IN RECALL FOR COOLING SYSTEM/HEATER CORE, RECALL NO 88V087000/541 RECEIVED ON 4/95, HAS NOT HAD REPAIRS DONE, DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO SET AN APPT.
Complaint 969110 · Jul 19, 1995
HEATER CORE LEAKED AFTER RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED - DEALER AND MANUFACTURER FAIL TO RESPOND TO VEHICLE OWNER'S LETTERS. (88V087) *TW
Complaint 489120 · Apr 7, 1995
DEFECTIVE HEATER CORE FAILED, CAUSING HOT ENGINE LIQUIDS TO LEAK OUT ONTO DRIVER'S LEGS, RESULTING IN INJURY. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *SKD
Complaint 485203 · Jun 12, 1995

Own a 1985 Alliance?

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