The 1987 Plymouth Horizon has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 95,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
PRESSURE REGULATOR INSTALLED IN THE FUEL SUPPLY PLUMBING SYSTEM LEAKS FUEL INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
FUEL LEAKS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN NEAR A SOURCE OFIGNITION.
THE FUEL SUPPLY PRESSURE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY TO ENSURE INTEGRITY OF THE FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“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”
“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”
“Rear axle rusted causing it to break away from the mount resulting in damage to vehicle and loss to control. (ohio traffic crash report). Mjs”
“Sudden acceleration; only way vehicle could be stopped was by turning off the ignition. *ak”
“Fuel pump failed, causing accident/fire. *dh”
“Transmission/ air-conditioner/ brakes/ parking brake failed.”
“Transmission/ air-conditioner/ brakes/ parking brake failed.”
“Transmission/ air-conditioner/ brakes/ parking brake failed.”
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Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1987 Plymouth Horizon as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.