Plymouth Reliant vs Ford F-53
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Plymouth Reliant | Ford F-53 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 67 | 166 |
| Model years covered | 1981–1990 | 1995–2025 |
| Worst model year | — | 2014 |
| Best model year | — | 2021 |
| Crashes reported | 8 | 5 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 4 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 25.4% | 7.8% |
Plymouth Reliant by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
20
29.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
8
11.9%
Brakes
6
9.0%
Body & Structure
6
9.0%
Steering
5
7.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
4
6.0%
Seat Belts
4
6.0%
Electrical System
3
4.5%
Ford F-53 by year
What breaks
Brakes
20
12.0%
Suspension
20
12.0%
Body & Structure
19
11.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
18
10.8%
Electrical System
18
10.8%
Wheels
12
7.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
10
6.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
9
5.4%