MYRModel Year Report

1988 Plymouth Colt

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1988 Plymouth Colt
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:52:42.874Z

Only 14 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 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
14

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1988

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1986: 7 complaints 1986 1987: 6 complaints 1988: 14 complaints 1988 14 1989: 11 complaints 1990: 9 complaints 1990 1991: 7 complaints 1992: 13 complaints 1992 1993: 71 complaints 1994: 0 complaints 1994 1995: 0 complaints
1986: 7 complaints 1986 1987: 6 complaints 1987 1988: 14 complaints 1988 14 1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 9 complaints 1990 1991: 7 complaints 1991 1992: 13 complaints 1992 1993: 71 complaints 1993 1994: 0 complaints 1994 1995: 0 complaints 1995
1986: 7 complaints 1986 1987: 6 complaints 1987 1988: 14 complaints 1988 14 1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 9 complaints 1990 1991: 7 complaints 1991 1992: 13 complaints 1992 1993: 71 complaints 1993 1994: 0 complaints 1994 1995: 0 complaints 1995

1988: 14 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19830
19840
19850
19867
19876
198814
198911
19909
19917
199213
199371
19940
19950

Known problem areas

Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

10 of 14 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly and webbing.

Show complaint excerpts

Driver and passenger seat belt buckle failure. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-21

Vehicle speed control

1 of 14 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

While attempted to pull out of parking space, accelerator pedal stuck. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-09-11

Latches/locks/linkages

1 of 14 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.

Fuel system, other

1 of 14 total reports mentions: fuel system, other.

Exterior lighting

1 of 14 total reports mentions: exterior lighting, most commonly citing tail lights.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1992-10-22Engineering analysisClosed 1993-10-29 Engine compartment fires
  2. R
    1995-12-13Seat belts95V103003 The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "Press." If a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to…

    Remedy: Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1988 Plymouth Colt — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Latches/locks/linkages: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95V103003 · Seat belts
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 Plymouth Colt 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 1988 Plymouth Colt?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 71% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1988 Plymouth Colt have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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