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1983 Plymouth Reliant Wagon Custom

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1983 Plymouth Reliant Wagon – front Unverified
Photo: 1982 Plymouth Reliant Custom wagon, front left (ISWC meet, July 15, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the K-body wagon (1981–1989); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1982 Plymouth Reliant Custom wagon, front left (ISWC meet, July 15, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Plymouth Reliant (4101301144) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Plymouth Reliant Wagon by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1982 Plymouth Reliant Custom wagon, rear left (ISWC meet, July 15, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1981 Plymouth Reliant (31402659540) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1983 Plymouth Reliant Wagon Custom is a 94-hp 2.2-liter inline-4 wagon with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $7,636 MSRP.

It makes 94 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 117 lb-ft of torque at 3200 rpm.

The Reliant Wagon measures 176.0 inches long on a 100.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,427 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$7,636 ($24,917 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.2L K I4
Displacement2.2 L
Horsepower94 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Torque117 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC
Bore and Stroke3.44 x 3.62 in
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Injection Type2-Barrel Carburetor
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-Speed Manual
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent, MacPherson struts, coil springs
Rear SuspensionSemi-independent trailing arm (beam axle), coil springs
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front13 in
Wheels Rear13 in
Tires Front175/80R13
Tires Rear175/80R13
Dimensions & Weight
Length176 in
Width68 in
Height52 in
Wheelbase100.3 in
Curb Weight2,427 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38 in
Headroom Rear38 in
Legroom Front42 in
Legroom Rear35 in
Shoulder Room Front55 in
Shoulder Room Rear56 in
Hip Room Front55 in
Hip Room Rear55 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1983 Plymouth RELIANT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Mar 29, 1989 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER MAY CORRODE AND FAIL AT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR PIVOT MOUNTS IF OPERATED WHERE SALT IS USED TO AID IN SNOW REMOVAL.

Consequence: CONTROL ARM COULD DETACH FROM THE CROSSMEMBER, ADVERSELYAFFECTING DIRECTIONAL STABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: INSTALL ATTACHMENT REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS TO PREVENT CONTROL ARM DETACHMENT AS A RESULT OF CORROSION WEAKENING.

NHTSA campaign 89V052000

Jun 6, 1983 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

LOCATION OF HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBE TO BOTH REAR WHEELS CAUSES INTERFERENCE AND CHAFING BETWEEN THE TUBES AND REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM PIVOT BRACKETS.

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT REAR WHEEL BRAKE TUBES AND REROUTE TO ENSURE PROPER TUBE TO PIVOT BRACKET CLEARANCE. ANY DAMAGED TUBES WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.

NHTSA campaign 83V060000

Dec 9, 1982 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBING ROUTED TO THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BRAKE SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN BENT OUT OF SHAPE DURING ASSEMBLY AND COULD CHAFE AGAINST THE EXHAUST SYSTEM HANGER BOLT.

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND RELOCATE TUBE, IF NECESSARY. A RETAINING CLIP WILL BE INSTALLED TO ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FOR THE TUBING; ANY DAMAGED TUBES WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.

NHTSA campaign 82V123000

Sep 9, 1982 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, IMPROPER ROUTING OF THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBE COULD CAUSE IT TO CHAFE AGAINST THE PARK BRAKE CABLES. EVENTUALLY, THE BRAKE TUBE MAY FAIL AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALER WILL REROUTE THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBE, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

NHTSA campaign 82V085000

1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1983 Plymouth RELIANT

Owner Complaints

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1983 Plymouth RELIANT. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Apr 11, 1995 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“ENGINE DESIGN WITH ROLLOVER/SEPARATOR VALVE, CAUSES EXCESSIVE NOISE FROM ENGINE. *SKD”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1983 PLYMOUTH RELIANT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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