1994 Plymouth Colt Vista

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1994 Plymouth Colt Vista
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:58:18.361Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

1994: 3 complaints

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YearComplaints
19841
19862
19871
19892
199213
199310
19943

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

1 of 3 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system.

CRASHINJURY
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No deployment of driver's air bag during an accident, resulting in an injury.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-01-29

Also filed under Air bags

Service brakes

1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Seat belts

1 of 3 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.

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The driver side seat belt suddenly unbuckled by itself.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-23

Air bags

1 of 3 total reports mentions: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1998-01-30Engineering analysisClosed 1998-04-30 Transfer case lockup

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Plymouth Colt Vista — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 1994 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 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 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.