MYRModel Year Report

1986 Plymouth Colt Vista

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1986 Plymouth Colt Vista
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:58:46.868Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1986: 2 complaints 1986 2 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1992: 13 complaints 1992 1993: 10 complaints 1993 1994: 3 complaints 1994
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1986: 2 complaints 1986 2 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1992: 13 complaints 1992 1993: 10 complaints 1993 1994: 3 complaints 1994
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1986: 2 complaints 1986 2 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1992: 13 complaints 1992 1993: 10 complaints 1993 1994: 3 complaints 1994

1986: 2 complaints

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YearComplaints
19841
19862
19871
19892
199213
199310
19943

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Visibility

1 of 2 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield.

Show complaint excerpts

The center driver side windshield is defective . Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-01-04

Tires

1 of 2 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
Show complaint excerpts

While driving, thread came off left rear tire, vehicle lost control, rolled over, vehicle totaled.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-12-23

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1986 Plymouth Colt Vista — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 Plymouth Colt Vista reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Plymouth Colt Vista?
The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 Plymouth Colt Vista have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-08-10 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.