Reliability
Renault Alliance build quality became branded as suspect making this "particularly embarrassing for AMC who had... in the 1970s, instituted – and received praise for – an innovative quality improvement program." In contrast to AMC's traditional domestic models, the Alliance suffered mechanical problems and indifferent workmanship on the cars built in Kenosha, as on the French-built Renaults.
In 1992, a recall was issued for almost 540,000 affected vehicles because 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.
An open access poll (unscientific) by Car Talk with a total of 55 respondents, indicated low ratings, but many praised the fuel efficiency of their cars.
In 2009, Car and Driver effectively recanted naming the Alliance to their 1983 Ten Best list, stating, "the Alliance proved that Wisconsin workers could assemble a Renault with the same indifference to quality that was a hallmark of the French automotive industry."
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