Half of all complaints arrive by 0 years of age, so 100% land after the 3-year basic warranty ends. The system owners report most is Visibility, with 16 complaints.
Renault Alliance years to avoid — and the best ones
| Model year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Enough history? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 4 | 4 | yes | |
| 1986 | 9 | 8 | yes |
Among the 2 Renault Alliance years with enough history, the three to walk away from are 1986, 1987; the three worth hunting are 1987, 1986.
What actually fails — and at what age
Systems by number of complaints, with the age at which each typically goes. The age column is the useful one — it tells you what to expect next on a car you already own, and what to inspect on one you are about to buy.
| System | Complaints | Typical age | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | — | — | 1 | |
| Power Train | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System | — | — | 1 | |
| Gasoline | — | — | 1 | |
| Seats | — | — | — | |
| Structure | — | — | — | |
| Steering | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belts | — | — | — |
What else in this class
6 models share the Alliance's vehicle class. Per production run, the Toyota Corolla draws 5.16, the Lexus IS 1.31 and the BMW M3 1.49, against 1.04 for the Alliance. That is the fewest complaints of the group.
| Same class as the Alliance | Complaints on record | Recall campaigns | Years built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla | 219 | 1981–2026 | |
| Lexus IS | 118 | 2001–2026 | |
| BMW M3 | 78 | 1988–2026 | |
| Acura TLX | 41 | 2015–2026 | |
| Ford Focus | 138 | 2000–2026 | |
| Subaru WRX | 17 | 2015–2026 |
The table shows totals on record; the rates per production run are in the sentence above.
Good year or bad year — the VIN settles it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Renault Alliance reliable?
By complaints per production run it is better than typical: 1.04 against 3.73 for the average car, and fewer than each of the 3 class rivals we compared.
When do Alliance problems usually start?
Half of all complaints arrive by 0 years of age. The most reported system is Visibility, followed by Power Train.
Will the warranty cover Alliance problems?
Mostly not: basic cover is 3 years / 36,000 miles, and only 0% of reported failures fall inside it.
Is the Alliance more reliable than the Toyota Corolla?
Yes: 1.04 complaints per production run for the Alliance against 5.16 for the Toyota Corolla.
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