1987 Plymouth Horizon Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 25 mpgcombined, 2.2L 4-cyl FWD · 22 city / 31 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1987 Plymouth Horizon (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1987 Plymouth Horizon. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints (22% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and electrical system (1). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes1 11%
- Electrical system1 11%
- Engine cooling1 11%
- Equipment1 11%
- Fuel system1 11%
- Other or unknown1 11%
- Steering1 11%
- Body and structure1 11%
- Tires1 11%
Also reported: Vehicle speed control (1).
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1987 Plymouth Horizon version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon FWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Horizon FWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 21 | 24 | 22 | $3,050 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 91V132000Aug 5, 1991Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection systemCovers: Plymouth Horizon 1987, Dodge Omni 1987, Plymouth Turismo 1987 +1 more
Pressure regulator installed in the fuel supply plumbing system leaks fuel into the engine compartment.
Recall details for the 1987 Plymouth Horizon → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1987 Plymouth Horizon.
Other model years of the Plymouth Horizon
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 9 | — | 1 | — | 25 | — | Not enough data |
All Plymouth Horizon model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1987 Plymouth Horizon have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1987 Plymouth Horizon as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1987 Plymouth Horizon is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 2 complaints (22% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 1987 Plymouth Horizon been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1987 Plymouth Horizon get?
The EPA rates the 1987 Plymouth Horizon (Horizon, 2.2L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 22 city and 31 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.