MYRModel Year Report

1989 Plymouth Colt

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1989 Plymouth Colt
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:49:33.466Z

Only 11 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
11

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

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 1989: 11 complaints 1989 11 1990: 9 complaints 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 1989: 11 complaints 1989 11 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 1989: 11 complaints 1989 11 1990: 9 complaints 1990 1991: 7 complaints 1991 1992: 13 complaints 1992 1993: 71 complaints 1993 1994: 0 complaints 1994 1995: 0 complaints 1995

1989: 11 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

7 of 11 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly and retractor.

INJURY
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Motorized seat belt does not release, causing the person to choke.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-06-19

The driver's lap/shoulder seat belt, male end will not lock into female end. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-03

Engine and engine cooling

4 of 11 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
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Vehicle fire. (Ohio state police report)

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-03-25

Power train

1 of 11 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing axle shaft.

Exterior lighting

1 of 11 total reports mentions: exterior lighting, most commonly citing brake lights.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1996-01-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-06-28 Auto shoulder belt failure
  2. I
    1996-06-28Engineering analysisClosed 1997-06-12 Automatic shoulder belt failure

Buy-smart checklist

1989 Plymouth Colt — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 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 1989 Plymouth Colt?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 64% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 Plymouth Colt 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.