1987 Plymouth HORIZON: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
4 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1987 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Electrical System:Ignition is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 4 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 1 | 25.0% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 25.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 1 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System: 1; Structure:Body:Door: 1; Tires: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 4 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
1995: 2; 2000: 1; 2002: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System:Ignition leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 766567 · 2002-09-02 (September 2, 2002)
TOP TREAD OF TIRE , FROM SIDEWALL TO SIDEWALL WAS COMPLETELY TORN OFF. METAL CASING IS SHOWING AROUND THE WHOLE TIRE WHERE THE TREAD USE TO BE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 766567 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 856431 · 2000-02-07 (February 7, 2000)
DRIVER'S OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE IS BROKEN FOR THE SECOND TIME. ALSO, REAR DOOR, BEHIND THE PASSENGER, WON'T OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY IT WILL BE DANGEROUS. DEALER HAS MADE REPAIRS. *AK *ML
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 856431 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 959784 · 1995-02-08 (February 8, 1995)
POWER STEERING; WHEN DRIVING THE CAR THE POWER STEERING GO OUT. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 959784 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 975030 · 1995-11-16 (November 16, 1995)
PURCHASED VEHICLE USED THE ENGINE STALLS AND CUTS OFF WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 975030 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
91V132000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
Reported: 1991-08-05 (August 5, 1991)
PRESSURE REGULATOR INSTALLED IN THE FUEL SUPPLY PLUMBING SYSTEM LEAKS FUEL INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN NEAR A SOURCE OFIGNITION.
Remedy: THE FUEL SUPPLY PRESSURE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY TO ENSURE INTEGRITY OF THE FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM.
NHTSA campaign record ↗