1987 Plymouth Reliant LE review from North America
"The ultimate transportation module"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Many MAP sensors; I kept spares in the trunk
Fuel pump at 190,000 miles.
CV joints at 170,000 miles.
Water pump/alternator at 160,000 miles.
Radiator at 210,000 miles.
Throttle position sensor, 180,000 miles.
Front brake calipers at 150,000 miles.
Catalytic converter replaced twice.
All other items (belts/shocks/struts/hoses/brakes/etc.) were replaced on a schedule.
General comments?
A great cheap car to own. If Maytag made a car, this would be it. Everything is easy to reach, inexpensive to buy, and most parts are reliable. Just don't let the engine overheat, and the head should last like mine did.
Handles well if you put performance tires on it; use metallic brakes for fade resistance.
Front bench seat was horrible; I replaced mine with power leather seats from a wrecked New Yorker-they bolt right in)
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  | Better off junking it now |
| Gets you from point A to point B.. 85% of the time |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1993 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 EFI Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 73000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 253022 miles |
| Previous car | Plymouth Fury |
| Date of Entry | 31st December, 2004 |