The service and repair manual for the 1983 Plymouth Reliant — 2.2L I4 and 2.6L I4 engines, 6 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Plymouth published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.2L I4 — SOHC 2.6L I4 — 156 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Base Sedan 2-Door · SE Wagon 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Custom Wagon 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 2-Door |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 1 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1983 Reliant manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 54
- Engine Performance 544
- Accessories & Equipment 152
- General Information 1,391
- Body & Frame 32
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 110
- Brakes 74
- Maintenance 74
- Drivelines & Axles 18
- Steering 115
- Electrical 165
- Suspension 55
- Engine Mechanical 129
- Transmission 84
- Steering Wheel Nut 45
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1983 Reliant
- Suspension — front › control arm › lower arm · 89V052000Control arm could detach from the crossmember, adverselyaffecting directional stability, which could.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › hoses, lines/piping, a · 82V123000Hydraulic brake tubing routed to the left rear wheel brake system may have been bent out of shape during assembly and could chafe against the exhaust system hanger bolt.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › hoses, lines/piping, a · 82V085000On the involved vehicles, improper routing of the hydraulic brake tube could cause it to chafe against the park brake cables. eventually, the brake tube may fail and brake fluid leakage may occur.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › hoses, lines/piping, a · 83V060000Location of hydraulic brake tube to both rear wheels causes interference and chafing between the tubes and rear suspension trailing arm pivot brackets.
Owners have filed 1 complaints and Plymouth has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1983 Reliant. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1983 Reliant manual
Is this manual specific to the 1983 Reliant?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1983 model year, covering the 2.2L I4 and 2.6L I4 across the Base Sedan 2-Door, SE Wagon 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, Custom Wagon 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door, SE Sedan 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Plymouth published for this year.
What 1983 Reliant problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 1983 Reliant, covering suspension, service brakes, hydraulic. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Plymouth dealers.
Does it include 1983 Reliant wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1983 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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