1987 Plymouth Reliant LE Coupe 5MT
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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 1987 Plymouth Reliant LE Coupe 5MT is a 97-hp inline-4 coupe with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $8,364 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.
It makes 97 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 122 lb-ft of torque at 3200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).
The Reliant measures 178.6 inches long on a 100.3-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $8,364 ($23,929 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.2L SOHC inline-4, throttle-body EFI, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 97 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 122 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 8-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 87.5 x 92 |
| Injection Type | Throttle-body electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 25 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 178.6 in |
| Width | 68 in |
| Height | 52.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15 ft³ |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1987 Plymouth Reliant LE Coupe 5MT 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
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1987 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
10 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1987 Plymouth RELIANT
Owner Complaints
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1987 Plymouth RELIANT. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Hydraulic | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 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 1987 PLYMOUTH RELIANT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.