1984 Plymouth Reliant Wagon Custom 2.6 Auto
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- Photo: 1982 Plymouth Reliant Custom wagon, front left (ISWC meet, July 15, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Plymouth Reliant (4101301144) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Plymouth Reliant Wagon by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1982 Plymouth Reliant Custom wagon, rear left (ISWC meet, July 15, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Plymouth Reliant (31402659540) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1984 Plymouth Reliant Wagon Custom 2.6 Auto is a 101-hp inline-4 wagon with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 101 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 140 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The Reliant Wagon measures 178.5 inches long on a 100.4-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.6L Mitsubishi G54B SOHC inline-4, Silent Shaft, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 101 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 140 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 8-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 91.1 x 98 |
| Injection Type | 2-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 178.5 in |
| Width | 68 in |
| Height | 53.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 35 ft³ |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1984 Plymouth Reliant Wagon Custom 2.6 Auto 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
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1984 Plymouth RELIANT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 14, 2008 · SUSPENSION
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
Consequence: THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
NHTSA campaign 08E033000
Nov 21, 1984 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE POTENTIAL FOR FUEL LEAKAGE EXISTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE FUEL RESERVOIR SEAM AND ITS HOSE CONNECTIONS. THE FUEL RESERVOIR IS A SILVER COLORED CAN MOUNTED TO THE AIR CLEANER.
Remedy: THE HOSES AND THE METAL TUBE THAT ATTACHES TO THE FUEL RESERVOIR WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW COMPONENTS. THE DEALER WILL ALSO REPLACE OR RESEAL THE RESERVOIR.
NHTSA campaign 84V147000
2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1984 Plymouth RELIANT
Owner Complaints
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1984 Plymouth RELIANT (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Fuel System | 1 |
| Gasoline | 1 |
| Suspension | 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 1984 PLYMOUTH RELIANT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.