MYRModel Year Report

1993 Plymouth Colt

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1993 Plymouth Colt
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:41:12.302Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
71
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Seat belts

89% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

1993: 71 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Seat belts

89% · 63 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

Show complaint excerpts

Driver's automatic seat belt failed.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-07-21

The drivers side automatic seatbelt track cable got caught in the motor and flung out at occupant and the motor kept going. Please explain. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-08

The driver side seat belt (Takata) retractor has came out of it track. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-16

Power train

7% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

Electrical system

4% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing switch and wiring.

Seats

3% · 2 reports

Engine and engine cooling

3% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing engine.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 3 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
  3. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. R
    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…

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  6. I
    2003-05-07Defect petitionClosed 2003-07-22 Steering column separation

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Plymouth Colt — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 63 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 97V063002 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 97V073002 · Seat belts
  • Recall 98V168003 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1993 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 1993 Plymouth Colt?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 89% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 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.