1992 Plymouth Colt Vista
Only 13 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 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 3 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 13 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
9 of 13 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing anchorage and retractor.
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WHEN DRIVING AND TRYING TO CHANGE RADIO, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR LOCK IN PLACE. PLEAE DESCRIBE . *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 19960513
2 of 13 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing hinge and attachments and door.
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SLIDING DOOR ON PASSENGER SIDE CAME OFF OF TRACK DUE TO RAIL SNAPPING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19951017
THE SECOND DOOR HINGES CAME OFF (PASSENGER) . TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19950410
2 of 13 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.
2 of 13 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing belts and associated pulleys and engine.
1 of 13 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1992 Plymouth Colt Vista — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for seat belts issues (9 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for structure issues (2 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
FAQ
Is the 1992 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 1992 Plymouth Colt Vista?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 69% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 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.