Plymouth Colt Vista Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Plymouth Colt Vista (1992–1993) that have at least 5 complaints. 1992 has the most, with 13. Across all years, the part named most often is seat belts (12 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Colt Vista model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 10 | — | 0 | 1 | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 13 | 71,045 | 0 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Seat belts12 44%
- Transmission and drivetrain5 19%
- Body and structure4 15%
- Engine cooling2 7.4%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)1 3.7%
- Vehicle speed control1 3.7%
- Equipment1 3.7%
- Electrical system1 3.7%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1992: “Ecm module, well known for its heat related failures in mitsubishi and Plymouth Colt Vista models, caught on fire. The vehicle is a 1992 Plymouth Colt Vista 1.8l, 71000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10045831, filed 2003-11, 71,045 miles1993: “This report is in regards to the 1993 Plymouth Colt Vista I purchased on 04-30-01. Neither the driver's side or passenger's side front motorized seatblets are operable. This leaves only the lap belt for any type of restraint. In the event of a crash this defect coould lead to a fatality.”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology