MYRModel Year Report

1990 Plymouth Colt

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1990 Plymouth Colt
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:02:15.845Z

Only 9 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 9 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 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1986: 7 complaints 1986 1987: 6 complaints 1988: 14 complaints 1988 1989: 11 complaints 1990: 9 complaints 1990 1991: 7 complaints 1992: 13 complaints 1992 1993: 71 complaints 1994: 0 complaints 1994 1995: 0 complaints 1995
1990: 9 complaints
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YearComplaints
19830
19840
19850
19867
19876
198814
198911
19909
19917
199213
199371
19940
19950

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

7 of 9 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.

INJURY
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DRIVER SIDE SEAT HARNESS UNSAFE----DELAYS ON WORKING AND CAUGHT HEAD BETWEEN BELT, STEERING WHEEL AND LEFT WELT ON NECK. SNAP WOULD NOT RELEASE HARNESS BELT. *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030526

PASSENGER SEATBELT RETRACTOR DOES NOT WORK, SEATBELT IS AT FULL EXTEND. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950503

SHOULDER/LAP BELT BUCKLES INOPERATIVE, RELEASE MECHANISM BROKE INSIDE BUCKLE, MALE WON'T GO INTO FEMALE PORTION. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950428

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 9 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing module.

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CONSUMER WAS DRIVING CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE THINK ELECTRICAL. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950313

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19951213 — seat belts

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 OPERATE

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 A

Campaign 95V103003 — check if this car was fixed

I 19960119 — PE (closed 19960628)

AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILURE

I 19960628 — EA (closed 19970612)

AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Plymouth Colt — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 95V103003 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Plymouth Colt?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 78% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 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.