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Plymouth Horizon problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Horizon from 1990 to 1990: 3 owner complaints and 1 recalls across 1 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 1990 (3). Best fuel economy: 25 mpg combined (1990).

Plymouth Horizon
Photo: dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Seat belts1
Tires1
Body & structure1

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
19901325

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Plymouth Horizon?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 1990 (3).

How many recalls has the Plymouth Horizon had?

Across 1990–1990, NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).