Fuel systemPart report
1988 Plymouth Reliant Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 6%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 1988 Plymouth Reliant, 6% of the 16 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.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1985 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1988 Plymouth Reliant
Engine cooling
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Plymouth Reliant
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology