1992 Plymouth Colt
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.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1992
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1992: 13 complaints
View as data table
| 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
11 of 13 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing webbing.
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Automatic motor belt design causes driver's/passenger's to forget to fasten lap belt.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-25
Structure
1 of 13 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing door.
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Slide door fell off the track. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-26
Seats
1 of 13 total reports mentions: seats, most commonly citing recliner.
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Bracket holding back rest of driver's side seat broke, causing neck injury.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-07-24
Exterior lighting
1 of 13 total reports mentions: exterior lighting, most commonly citing switch.
Electrical system
1 of 13 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing interior/under dash.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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1996-01-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-06-28 Auto shoulder belt failure
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1996-06-28Engineering analysisClosed 1997-06-12 Automatic shoulder belt failure
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1997-09-05Latches/locks/linkages97V063002 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…
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.
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1997-09-05Seat belts97V073002 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…
Remedy: Dealers will install a new replacement guide rail that incorporates a double lip dust seal and an anodic oxide coating.
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1998-12-21Power train98V168003 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…
Buy-smart checklist
1992 Plymouth Colt — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seat belts: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seats: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 97V063002 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 97V073002 · Seat belts
- Recall 98V168003 · Power train
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 85% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1992 Plymouth Colt have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-08-10 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.