There have been 21 safety recalls for the Plymouth Horizon. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Plymouth Horizon.
Fuel leaks can result in a fire when near a source ofignition.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Dodge Charger, 1987 Dodge Omni, 1987 Plymouth Horizon, 1987 Plymouth Turismo |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: Pressure regulator installed in the fuel supply plumbing system leaks fuel into the engine compartment. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Failure of bolts may result in partial separation of therear suspension from the vehicle, resulting in loss of vehicle control withoutwarning and a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1986 Dodge Charger, 1986 Dodge Omni, 1986 Plymouth Horizon, 1986 Plymouth Turismo |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Recall Summary: Rear suspension trailing arm-to-hanger bracket pivot bolts may fail from stress corrosion cracking possibly caused by processing deviations in the construction of the pivot bolt. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Chrysler Lebaron, 1990 Chrysler Lebaron, 1989 Chrysler Lebaron Gts, 1990 Chrysler Lebaron Gts, 1989 Dodge Aries, 1989 Dodge Caravan, 1990 Dodge Caravan, 1989 Dodge Dakota, 1990 Dodge Dakota, 1989 Dodge Daytona, 1990 Dodge Daytona, 1989 Dodge Dynasty, 1990 Dodge Dynasty, 1989 Dodge Lancer, 1989 Dodge Omni, 1990 Dodge Omni, 1989 Dodge Shadow, 1990 Dodge Shadow, 1989 Dodge Spirit, 1990 Dodge Spirit, 1989 Plymouth Acclaim, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim, 1989 Plymouth Horizon, 1990 Plymouth Horizon, 1989 Plymouth Reliant, 1989 Plymouth Sundance, 1990 Plymouth Sundance, 1989 Plymouth Voyager, 1990 Plymouth Voyager |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Recall Summary: The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Vehicles do not comply with fmvss 101, controls anddisplays.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Dodge Omni, 1988 Plymouth Horizon |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Summary: Steering wheel horn pads do not contain the horn symbol display as required by fmvss 101. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1986 Chrysler Laser, 1986 Chrysler Lebaron, 1986 Chrysler New Yorker, 1986 Chrysler Town And Country, 1986 Dodge Aries, 1986 Dodge Charger, 1986 Dodge Daytona, 1986 Dodge Diplomat, 1986 Dodge Lancer, 1986 Dodge Omni, 1986 Plymouth Fury, 1986 Plymouth Horizon, 1986 Plymouth Reliant, 1986 Plymouth Turismo |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY |
| Recall Summary: Battery cap vents may be partially or completely blocked with plastic flashing. Consequence of defect: a build up of internal gas pressure could occur which could result in case rupture, particularly during post charging.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 5, 1991 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System | 95,000 |
| Apr. 11, 1991 | Suspension:rear | 55,000 |
| Dec. 27, 1989 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 634,000 |
| Jun. 5, 1989 | Equipment:other:labels | 120,000 |
| Apr. 10, 1986 | Electrical System:battery | 32,149 |
| Nov. 21, 1984 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 340,000 |
| Sep. 24, 1984 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) | 2,385 |
| May. 27, 1982 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint | 4,000 |
| Jan. 28, 1982 | Suspension:front:control Arm | 14,500 |
| Sep. 22, 1981 | Vehicle Speed Control | 150,000 |
| Oct. 21, 1980 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 355,000 |
| Oct. 17, 1980 | Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch | 235,000 |
| Oct. 15, 1980 | Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator | 425,000 |
| Sep. 18, 1979 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 31,000 |
| Dec. 20, 1978 | Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts | 22 |
| Jun. 13, 1978 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 14,000 |
| May. 9, 1978 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint | 42,000 |
| Feb. 8, 1978 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 3,000 |
| Dec. 28, 1977 | Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts | 3,000 |
| Dec. 20, 1977 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 3,000 |
| Dec. 20, 1977 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm | 3,000 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1990 Plymouth Horizon | 1 |
| 1989 Plymouth Horizon | 1 |
| 1988 Plymouth Horizon | 1 |
| 1987 Plymouth Horizon | 1 |
| 1986 Plymouth Horizon | 2 |
| 1985 Plymouth Horizon | 2 |
| 1984 Plymouth Horizon | 1 |
| 1982 Plymouth Horizon | 2 |
| 1981 Plymouth Horizon | 1 |
| 1980 Plymouth Horizon | 3 |
| 1979 Plymouth Horizon | 3 |
| 1978 Plymouth Horizon | 8 |