Renault Alliance 1987 problems

Common Renault Alliance 1987 problems

The Renault Alliance, manufactured and marketed in North America by American Motors Corporation (AMC) from 1983 to 1987, was a result of a collaboration between American and French automakers to offer a touch of European flair and American sensibility.

• Less powerful engine and limited model offerings: The Alliance's 1.4L engine was less powerful compared to its competitors, making it less competitive in the subcompact car market. Additionally, the limited model offerings, such as the lack of a hatchback variant in the initial years, further reduced its appeal to consumers.

• Quality control and distribution network support: Renault's handling of quality control and distribution network support led to issues with the car's image and increased warranty costs. The company did not consider the costs of manufacturing at AMC and failed to properly support its distribution network, leading to disastrous consequences for the Alliance and increasing warranty costs.

• Adaptation to U.S. market demands: The Alliance's European-origin cars were not fully accommodated to U.S. market demands. The less powerful engine's output was further limited by the more demanding U.S. emission requirements, and the popularity of air conditioning in the U.S. when it was seldom ordered by European customers. Additionally, the exchange rate of the U.S. dollar became problematic due to the inflation and declining economy in the U.S., compared to French currency.

• Rust: The issue that claimed more than its fair share of these little cars was rust. This was a significant problem for the Alliance, with many examples succumbing to rust-related issues.

• Performance: Despite the introduction of the performance version, the Renault GTA, in 1987, the Alliance still faced criticism for its boxy and cramped appearance, as well as its plain Jane styling.

In summary, the Renault Alliance faced several challenges, including less powerful engine and limited model offerings, quality control and distribution network support, adaptation to U.S. market demands, rust, and performance issues. These challenges ultimately led to the car's discontinuation in 1987.

What happened with the Nissan Renault Alliance?

After Renault rescued Nissan in 1999 from looming bankruptcy, their alliance suffered up and downs over the years as rivalries and mutual suspicion led to increasing resentment at Nissan. Renault has now agreed to lower its 43 percent holding in Nissan to 15 percent to put the partners on an equal footing.

What was the gas mileage of the Renault Alliance?

The Alliance had a long list of standard equipment and achieved 37 miles per US gallon (6.4 L/100 km; 44 mpg‑imp) in city driving.

How many miles per gallon did a 1987 Renault Alliance get?

1987 Renault Alliance

EPA MPG	Owner MPG Estimates
1987 Renault Alliance Convertible 4 cyl, 1.7 L, Automatic 3-spd
32 combined city/highway MPG 29 city 37 highway 3.1 gals/100 miles	Not Available How can I share my MPG?
1987 Renault Alliance 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Manual 4-spd
Regular Gasoline	Not Available How can I share my MPG?

How was the Renault Nissan Alliance structured?

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Renault hold a 44.3% stake in Nissan, while Nissan owns 15% of Renault shares. Each company has a direct interest in the results of its partner. The Alliance Board steers the Alliance's medium- and long-term strategy and coordinates joint activities on a worldwide scale.

Renault Alliance 1987 car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Renault Alliance problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

• Engine and engine cooling problems
• Vehicle speed control problems
• Electrical system problems
• Visibility problems
• Fuel system problems

The graph below shows statistics for all Renault Alliance 1987 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.