The service and repair manual for the 1988 Plymouth Reliant — 2.5L I4 and 2.2L I4 engines, 3 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 | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I4 — 153 cu in, SOHC 2.2L I4 — SOHC |
| Trims | America Wagon 4-Door · America Sedan 4-Door · America Sedan 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 23 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 Reliant manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 62
- Engine Performance 643
- Accessories & Equipment 165
- General Information 1,391
- Body & Frame 43
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 146
- Brakes 89
- Maintenance 74
- Drivelines & Axles 26
- Steering 92
- Electrical 213
- Suspension 56
- Engine Mechanical 142
- Transmission 81
- Steering Wheel Retaining Nut 45
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 Reliant
- Suspension · 08E033000The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevaili.
Owners have filed 23 complaints and Plymouth has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1988 Reliant. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 Reliant manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 Reliant?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 2.2L I4 across the America Wagon 4-Door, America Sedan 4-Door, America Sedan 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Plymouth published for this year.
What 1988 Reliant problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1988 Reliant, covering suspension. 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 1988 Reliant wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1988 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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