1983 Renault Alliance Base
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- Photo: 1985 Renault Alliance 1.7 DL Convertible, front right (Lime Rock) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1984 AMC-Renault Alliance Limousine by CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, releases all rights but a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used ..., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '86 Renault Alliance Sedan by Bull-Doser at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: AMC Renault Alliance (20318538293) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Renault Alliance 1.7 DL Convertible, rear right (Lime Rock) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1983 Renault Alliance Base is a 64-hp 1.4-liter with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive.
It makes 64 horsepower and 75 lb-ft of torque at 2500 rpm.
The Alliance measures 163.8 inches long on a 97.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,030 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4-cylinder, in-line |
| Displacement | 1.4 L |
| Horsepower | 64 hp |
| Torque | 75 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual (5-speed manual or 3-speed automatic optional) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 163.8 in |
| Width | 65 in |
| Height | 53.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,030 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1983 Renault Alliance Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1983 Renault ALLIANCE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 10, 1992 · VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Consequence: THE COOLANT ESCAPING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COULDCONTACT THE DRIVER'S FEET AND INJURE THE DRIVER. ALSO, STEAM FROM THE HEATEDLIQUID WILL CLOUD ON THE WINDOW SURFACES AND IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION ANDCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE HEATER CORE WITH A CORE OF DIFFERENT DESIGN WHICH WILL NOT RUPTURE AND LEAK IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
NHTSA campaign 92V051000
Apr 8, 1988 · SEATS
DRIVERS SEAT ADJUSTER MECHANISM MAY SEPARATE AT ITS FRONT ATTACHMENT DUE TO FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE ADJUSTER BRACKET.
Consequence: FAILURE OF BOTH FRONT ATTACHMENTS MAY ALLOW SIGNIFICANTREARWARD MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT BACK.
Remedy: REPLACE DRIVERS SEAT ADJUSTER BRACKET WITH A STRONGER VERSION.
NHTSA campaign 88V060000
Apr 14, 1987 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FUEL HOSES (5) IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD DETERIORATE OVER TIME.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, RESULTING IN ENGINECOMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: REPLACE FIVE FUEL HOSES/CLAMPS.
NHTSA campaign 87V049000
2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1983 Renault ALLIANCE
Owner Complaints
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1983 Renault ALLIANCE (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Fuel System | 1 |
| Gasoline | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
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 RENAULT ALLIANCE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.