1992 Plymouth Colt

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1992 Plymouth Colt
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:58:13.033Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1992: 13 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1983	0
1984	0
1985	0
1986	7
1987	6
1988	14
1989	11
1990	9
1991	7
1992	13
1993	71
1994	0
1995	0

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 13 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

10 of 13 total reports mention: seat belts.

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AUTOMATIC MOTOR BELT DESIGN CAUSES DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S TO FORGET TO FASTEN LAP BELT. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950525

STRUCTURE

1 of 13 total reports mentions: structure.

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SLIDE DOOR FELL OFF THE TRACK. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950126

SEATS

1 of 13 total reports mentions: seats.

INJURY

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BRACKET HOLDING BACK REST OF DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BROKE, CAUSING NECK INJURY.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970724

SEAT BELTS

1 of 13 total reports mentions: seat belts.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 of 13 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19960119 — PE (closed 19960628)

AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILURE

I 19960628 — EA (closed 19970612)

AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE

R 19970905 — latches/locks/linkages

EXCESS LUBRICATION CAN CAUSE THE RUBBER DOOR LATCH SWITCH COVER TO DEFORM, AND THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH TO MALFUNCTION, SO THAT THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE WOULD REMAIN AT THE A-PILLAR WHEN THE DOOR WAS

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH WITH A SWITCH THAT UTILIZES REDUCED LUBRICATING GREASE, IMPROVED CONTACT SURFACE, AND A DIFFERENT RUBBER ISOLATION BOOT.

Campaign 97V063002 — check if this car was fixed

R 19970905 — seat belts

THE GUIDE RAIL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE CONTAINS A COVERED CABLE AND ALSO AN ANGLED BELT GUIDE AT THE TOP END OF THE WEBBING. THE COMBINATION OF THESE FACTORS CAN LEAD, OVER TIME, TO THE CABLE'S MOVEMENT

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REPLACEMENT GUIDE RAIL THAT INCORPORATES A DOUBLE LIP DUST SEAL AND AN ANODIC OXIDE COATING.

Campaign 97V073002 — check if this car was fixed

R 19981221 — power train

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR ADEQUACY OF THE TRANSFER CASE OIL VOLUME, TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AND OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION OF THE TRANSFER CASE MECHANISM. IF OIL VOLUME IS INSUFFICIENT, T

Campaign 98V168003 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Plymouth Colt — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for seat belts issues (10 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for seats issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 97V063002 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
Verify recall 97V073002 (seat belts) has been completed.
Verify recall 98V168003 (power train) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1992 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 1992 Plymouth Colt?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 77% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Plymouth Colt have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.