The most-reported Alliance run is 1XMAC9533GK (1986 builds) with 2 complaints, 2× the typical run. Visibility problems make up 57% of reports; 1986 is the worst model year at 1.1 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for Alliance model years 1983–1987.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Renault Alliance has 28 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 21% of every Alliance complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1XMAC9533GK•••••• | 1986 | 2 | — | |
| 1AMDC9603DK•••••• | 1983 | — | — | |
| 1AMEC9533DK•••••• | 1983 | — | 1 | |
| 1XMDW9564EK•••••• | 1984 | — | — | |
| 1XMDC9560EK•••••• | 1984 | — | — | |
| 1XMDW9631EK•••••• | 1984 | — | — | |
| 1XMDC9536EK•••••• | 1984 | — | — | |
| 1XMDC9608EK•••••• | 1984 | — | — | |
| 1XMDC9530FK•••••• | 1985 | 1 | — | |
| 1XMDC9562FK•••••• | 1985 | — | — | |
| 1XMVW967XHK•••••• | 1987 | — | — | |
| 1XMAC976XFK•••••• | 1985 | — | — |
Each of the other 16 Alliance runs has 1 complaint or fewer.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Renault Alliance the gap between build years is 1.1×: a 1986 car draws 1.1 complaints per run, a 1984 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 4 | 4 | — | |
| 1986 | 9 | 8 | 2 | |
| 1985 | 9 | 9 | 1 | |
| 1984 | 5 | 5 | — |
Heaviest year here is 1986 at 1.1 complaints per run; lightest is 1984 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 57% of everything Renault Alliance owners report: Visibility, 16 of 29 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | — | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System | — | 1 | |
| Gasoline | — | 1 | |
| Seats | — | — | |
| Structure | — | — | |
| Steering | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belts | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 4 recall campaigns on the Renault Alliance; the 4 below cover build years 1983 to 1987. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 92V051000 | Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:heater Core | 1983–1987 |
| 88V087000 | Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:heater Core | 1985–1987 |
| 87V049000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 1983–1985 |
| 88V060000 | Seats | 1983–1984 |
92V051000 was opened in 1992 on cars built from 1983: 9 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
Of the 29 reports on the Renault Alliance, 10.3% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Renault Alliance | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 29 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 3 (10.3%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 2 (6.9%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 78% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Renault Alliance share of that is 29 complaints over 28 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Renault Alliance VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 29 NHTSA complaints from 28 Alliance runs and 4 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Alliance production run has the most complaints?
1XMAC9533GK, a 1986 build, with 2 complaints, 2 of them after a crash. The typical Alliance run has 1.
Which Alliance years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 1986 is heaviest at 1.1 complaints per run and 1984 lightest at 1.
How many Alliance complaints involve a crash?
10.3% of 29 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 2 involved a fire.
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