1992 Plymouth Colt Problems
- Complaints
- 13filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 3campaigns 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 · 25 city / 32 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Plymouth Colt (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 1992 Plymouth Colt. The part named most often is seat belts, with 11 complaints (85% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and exterior lighting (1). Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Seat belts complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the anchorage filed under the same part.
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 belts11 85%
- Electrical system1 7.7%
- Exterior lighting1 7.7%
- Seats1 7.7%
- Body and structure1 7.7%
Example complaints
Seat belts: “Cosnumer had received a recall notice in mail. When vehicle was taken into dealer to get repaired dealership informed her that problem was unfixable. Recall was for t shoulder belt system motor.”
NHTSA complaint #877833, filed 2001-01Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1992 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 | 27 | 33 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Colt FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Colt FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 24 | 29 | 26 | $2,600 |
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
- 98V168003Oct 5, 1998Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: Plymouth Colt 1992–1994, Eagle Summit 1992–1996
Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
- 97V063002May 12, 1997Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › LatchCovers: Plymouth Colt 1992–1993, Dodge Colt 1992–1993, Eagle Summit 1992–1993
Excess lubrication can cause the rubber door latch switch cover to deform, and the door latch switch to malfunction, so that the shoulder belt anchorage would remain at the a-pillar when the door was closed.
- 97V073002May 12, 1997Seat belts › Front › AnchorageCovers: Plymouth Colt 1992–1993, Dodge Colt 1992–1993, Eagle Summit 1992–1993
The guide rail on the driver's side contains a covered cable and also an angled belt guide at the top end of the webbing. The combination of these factors can lead, over time, to the cable's movement exerting abrading force to the lower edges of the cable's…
Recall details for the 1992 Plymouth Colt → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1992 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 1992 Plymouth Colt have?
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 1992 Plymouth Colt as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1992 Plymouth Colt is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 11 complaints (85% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 1992 Plymouth Colt been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1992 Plymouth Colt get?
The EPA rates the 1992 Plymouth Colt (Colt, 1.5L 4-cyl) at 28 mpg combined, 25 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.