Plymouth Reliant Wagon
K-body wagon · 1981–1989 · 8 model years · 16 trims
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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
All photo credits
- 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
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | |||||||
| America 2.5 Auto · Wagon | 2.5L SOHC inline-4, TBI, balance shafts, naturally aspirated | 100 | 136 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 20/26 (22) | $7,695 |
| America 5MT · Wagon | 2.2L SOHC inline-4, throttle-body EFI, naturally aspirated | 93 | 122 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/31 (25) | $7,695 |
| America Auto · Wagon | 2.2L SOHC inline-4, throttle-body EFI, naturally aspirated | 93 | 122 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 21/26 (23) | $7,695 |
| 1987 | |||||||
| LE 2.5 Auto · Wagon | 2.5L SOHC inline-4, TBI, balance shafts, naturally aspirated | 100 | 136 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 19/25 (21) | $8,808 |
| LE 5MT · Wagon | 2.2L SOHC inline-4, throttle-body EFI, naturally aspirated | 97 | 122 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $8,808 |
| LE Auto · Wagon | 2.2L SOHC inline-4, throttle-body EFI, naturally aspirated | 97 | 122 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 20/24 (21) | $8,808 |
| 1986 | |||||||
| LE 2.5 Auto · Wagon | 2.5L SOHC inline-4, TBI, balance shafts, naturally aspirated | 100 | 136 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 20/23 (21) | — |
| LE 5MT · Wagon | 2.2L SOHC inline-4, throttle-body EFI, naturally aspirated | 97 | 122 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/32 (26) | — |
| LE Auto · Wagon | 2.2L SOHC inline-4, throttle-body EFI, naturally aspirated | 97 | 122 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 21/24 (22) | — |
| 1985 | |||||||
| LE 2.6 Auto · Wagon | 2.6L Mitsubishi G54B SOHC inline-4, Silent Shaft, naturally aspirated | 101 | 140 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 18/21 (19) | — |
| LE 5MT · Wagon | 2.2L SOHC inline-4, 2-barrel carburetor, naturally aspirated | 94 | 117 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/30 (25) | — |
| LE Auto · Wagon | 2.2L SOHC inline-4, 2-barrel carburetor, naturally aspirated | 94 | 117 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 20/24 (21) | — |
| SE 4MT · Wagon | 2.2L SOHC inline-4, 2-barrel carburetor, naturally aspirated | 94 | 117 lb-ft | 4-speed manual | FWD | 23/30 (25) | — |
| SE 5MT · Wagon | 2.2L SOHC inline-4, 2-barrel carburetor, naturally aspirated | 94 | 117 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/30 (25) | — |
| SE Auto · Wagon | 2.2L SOHC inline-4, 2-barrel carburetor, naturally aspirated | 94 | 117 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 20/24 (21) | — |
| 1984 | |||||||
| Custom 2.6 Auto · Wagon | 2.6L Mitsubishi G54B SOHC inline-4, Silent Shaft, naturally aspirated | 101 | 140 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 18/22 (20) | — |
| Custom 4MT · Wagon | 2.2L SOHC inline-4, 2-barrel carburetor, naturally aspirated | 94 | 117 lb-ft | 4-speed manual | FWD | 22/29 (25) | — |
| Custom 5MT · Wagon | 2.2L SOHC inline-4, 2-barrel carburetor, naturally aspirated | 94 | 117 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/29 (24) | — |
| Custom Auto · Wagon | 2.2L SOHC inline-4, 2-barrel carburetor, naturally aspirated | 94 | 117 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 21/26 (23) | — |
| SE 2.6 Auto · Wagon | 2.6L Mitsubishi G54B SOHC inline-4, Silent Shaft, naturally aspirated | 101 | 140 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 18/22 (20) | — |
| SE 5MT · Wagon | 2.2L SOHC inline-4, 2-barrel carburetor, naturally aspirated | 94 | 117 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/29 (24) | — |
| SE Auto · Wagon | 2.2L SOHC inline-4, 2-barrel carburetor, naturally aspirated | 94 | 117 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 21/26 (23) | — |
| 1983 | |||||||
| Custom · Wagon | 2.2L K I4 | 94 | 117 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | FWD | — | $7,636 |
| 1982 | |||||||
| Custom · Wagon | 2.2L K I4 | 84 | 111 lb-ft | 4-Speed Manual | FWD | — | $7,334 |
| 1981 | |||||||
| Custom · Wagon | 2.2L K I4 | 84 | 111 lb-ft | 4-Speed Manual | FWD | — | $6,854 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 | — |
| 1987 | 1 | — |
| 1986 | 2 | — |
| 1985 | 2 | — |
| 1984 | 2 | — |
| 1983 | 4 | — |
| 1982 | 4 | — |
| 1981 | 4 | — |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.