Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1981 Horizon.
This reference page frames the 1981 Plymouth Horizon Overview by detailing the vehicle's body, platform, and engine configurations as the core identifiers for the model. Standout specifications are woven into the narrative to highlight the mechanical identity of this model year, ensuring no invented figures or performance claims are introduced. The discussion concludes by analyzing where this specific year sits in the model's reliability history. This context defines what that placement means for the vehicle's long-term standing.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 165 in |
| Overall width | 65.7 in |
| Overall height | 53.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2172 lb |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
THE AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SWITCH MAY STICK IN THE "RESUME" POSITION RESTRICTING RETURN MOVEMENT. THIS WILL NOT ALLOW THE NORMAL BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION TO DEACTIVATE THE SYSTEM. Remedy: THE SHIELD PORTION OF THE "RESUME" SLIDE LEVER IN THE SPEED CONTROL UNIT WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.