The service and repair manual for the 1989 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 | 1989 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2 recalls · 7 complaints · 10 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1989 Reliant manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 63
- Engine Performance 456
- Accessories & Equipment 232
- General Information 1,391
- Body & Frame 62
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 168
- Brakes 85
- Maintenance 74
- Drivelines & Axles 29
- Steering 101
- Electrical 195
- Suspension 40
- Engine Mechanical 126
- Transmission 196
- Steering Wheel Retaining Nut 45
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1989 Reliant
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine · 89V237000The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.
- Suspension · 08E033000The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevaili.
Owners have filed 7 complaints and Plymouth has issued 10 technical service bulletins for the 1989 Reliant. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1989 Reliant manual
Is this manual specific to the 1989 Reliant?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1989 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 1989 Reliant problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1989 Reliant, covering engine and engine cooling, 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 1989 Reliant wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1989 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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