1990 Plymouth Horizon Problems: 3 Complaints, 1 Recall

The worst 1990 Plymouth Horizon problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Body
1
Seat belts
1
Tires
1

Problems by type

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Body
1
Seat belts
1
Tires
1

Recalls 1

Engine and engine cooling: engineReported December 27, 1989 · 634,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.
Risk: The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.
Remedy: Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.

Recall number 89V237000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Plymouth Horizon 11

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

May 25, 2001 Service bulletinSubject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty
Mar 16, 2001 Service bulletinAutomatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4
Dec 29, 2000 Service bulletinSubject regarding wire splice repairs
Nov 24, 2000 Service bulletinSubject regarding child seat tether anchors
Sep 29, 2000 Service bulletinSubject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures
Feb 25, 2000 Service bulletinThis bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts
Oct 1, 1999 Service bulletinSubject on the child seat tether anchors
Sep 3, 1999 Service bulletinInformation on child seat tether anchors
Sep 19, 1997 Service bulletinAuthorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity
Sep 19, 1997 Service bulletinINFORMATION REGARDING the federal safety agency AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. NLM

See all 11 bulletins for the 1990 Plymouth Horizon

What 1990 Plymouth Horizon owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 21, 1998 · Body · AZ

Welding on strut housing separated, hood doesn't close properly.

Filed Nov 21, 1995 · Tires · OH

Consumer purchase tire from sears its a michelin tire was driving and the tire blew out drove into a gas station to put air in tire it blew out again . Tt

Filed May 24, 1995 · Seat belts · MN

Driver's shoulder/lap belt buckle inoperative, due to push button becoming brittle and pieces have fallen inside. Tt

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Questions about the 1990 Plymouth Horizon

Is the 1990 Plymouth Horizon reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1990 Plymouth Horizon, close to a typical Horizon model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1990 Plymouth Horizon?

Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is seat belts (1).

How many recalls does the 1990 Plymouth Horizon have?

1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.

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1990 Plymouth Horizon problems