MYRModel Year Report

1987 Plymouth Colt Vista

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1987 Plymouth Colt Vista
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:56:46.870Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Plymouth Colt Vista Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1987 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1992: 13 complaints 1992 1993: 10 complaints 1993 1994: 3 complaints 1994
1987: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19841
19862
19871
19892
199213
199310
19943

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 1 total report mentions: power train.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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OIL SEALS FAILED RESULTING IN COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990205

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES, FAILURE RESULTING IN LEAKAGE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990205

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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WATER PUMP FAILURE CAUSING LEAKING.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990205

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 Plymouth Colt Vista — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
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FAQ

Is the 1987 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 1987 Plymouth Colt Vista?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 Plymouth Colt Vista have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.