MYRModel Year Report

1989 Plymouth Colt Vista

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1989 Plymouth Colt Vista
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:56:50.095Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Plymouth Colt Vista Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 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
1989: 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.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 2 total reports mentions: seat belts.

CRASH INJURY
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DRIVERS SIDE/PASSENGER SEATBELT SHOULDER HARNESS DID NOT RETAIN OCCUPANTS IN REAR END COLLISION AT 25-35MPH. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950414

POWER TRAIN

1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train.

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TRANSAXLE CASE BROKE, EXPOSING A SHAFT WHICH HAS EIGHT MISSING BEARINGS, POSING THE RISK OF TRANSAXLE LOCKING UP/ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970325

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Plymouth Colt Vista — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 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 1989 Plymouth Colt Vista?

The most-reported component is seat belts:front:webbing, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 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.