1989 Plymouth Colt Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 28 mpgcombined, 1.5L 4-cyl FWD · 26 city / 32 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1989 Plymouth Colt (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1989 Plymouth Colt. The part named most often is seat belts, with 7 complaints (64% of the total), followed by engine cooling (3) and exterior lighting (1). Of all complaints, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Seat belts7 64%
- Engine cooling3 27%
- Exterior lighting1 9.1%
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1989 Plymouth Colt version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 4-speed manual | 28 | 35 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Colt FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 26 | 32 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Colt FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 24 | 28 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Colt FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 21 | 27 | 23 | $3,550 |
| Colt Wagon FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 26 | 32 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Colt Wagon FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 23 | 27 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Colt Wagon 4WD | 1.8L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,900 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1989 Plymouth Colt in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1989 Plymouth Colt.
Other model years of the Plymouth Colt
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 71 | — | 3 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 13 | — | 3 | — | 28 | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 7 | — | 1 | — | 26 | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 9 | — | 1 | — | 25 | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 11 | — | 0 | — | 28 | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 14 | — | 1 | — | 25 | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 6 | — | 1 | — | 27 | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 7 | — | 1 | — | 27 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1989 Plymouth Colt have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1989 Plymouth Colt as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1989 Plymouth Colt is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 7 complaints (64% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 3.
Has the 1989 Plymouth Colt been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1989 Plymouth Colt get?
The EPA rates the 1989 Plymouth Colt (Colt, 1.5L 4-cyl) at 28 mpg combined, 26 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,400 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.