- The problem
- The end cap connecting the heat exchanger's core to the engine cooling system could rupture and allow hot coolant to escape into the passenger compartment.
- The risk
- The coolant escaping into the passenger compartment couldcontact the driver's feet and injure the driver. Also, steam from the heatedliquid will cloud on the window surfaces and impair the driver's vision andcould result in a vehicle accident.
- The fix
- Replace the heater core with a core of different design which will not rupture and leak in the passenger compartment.
Vehicle safety record
1983 Renault Encore Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1983 Renault Encore have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in April 1992 for the heater core.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Encore year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1983 Renault Encore recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Drivers seat adjuster mechanism may separate at its front attachment due to fatigue failure of the adjuster bracket.
- The risk
- Failure of both front attachments may allow significantrearward movement of the seat back.
- The fix
- Replace drivers seat adjuster bracket with a stronger version.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Renault Encore: every year compared
All Encore years1983 Renault Encore vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 Renault Encore | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 1983 Renault Alliance | 2 | 3 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1983 Renault Encore
Does the 1983 Renault Encore have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1983 Renault Encore: heater core (April 1992); seats (April 1988). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1983 Renault Encore had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1983 Renault Encore a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 56 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Renault Encore year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Renault Encore years have the most complaints?
1984 (3), 1985 (2), 1986 (1). See every Renault Encore year compared.
What should I do if my 1983 Renault Encore has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data