Engine coolingPart report

1985 Plymouth Reliant Engine cooling Problems

Complaints: 2about this part
Share: 40%of 5 total for the year
Median mileage: —not reported
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1985 Plymouth Reliant, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Engine cooling: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
1989	3	43%
1988	4	25%
1987	4	40%
1985	2	40%

Other parts of the 1985 Plymouth Reliant

Suspension
2 complaints Electrical system
1 complaints Fuel system
1 complaints Steering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1985 Plymouth Reliant

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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