MYRModel Year Report

1993 Plymouth Colt

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1993 Plymouth Colt
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:58:18.485Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Plymouth Colt Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 highlighted. 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 7 complaints 1987: 6 complaints 1987 1988: 14 complaints 1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 9 complaints 1991: 7 complaints 1991 1992: 13 complaints 1993: 71 complaints 1993 1994: 0 complaints 1995: 0 complaints 1995
1993: 71 complaints
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YearComplaints
19830
19840
19850
19867
19876
198814
198911
19909
19917
199213
199371
19940
19950

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SEAT BELTS 63%

63% of complaints: seat belts — 45 distinct reports on file.

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DRIVER'S AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAILED. *AW

NHTSA ODI report, 19950721

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, 19950608

THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT (TAKATA) RETRACTOR HAS CAME OUT OF IT TRACK. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950516

SEAT BELTS 14%

14% of complaints: seat belts — 10 distinct reports on file.

SEAT BELTS 7%

7% of complaints: seat belts — 5 distinct reports on file.

SEATS 3%

3% of complaints: seats — 2 distinct reports on file.

SEAT BELTS 3%

3% of complaints: seat belts — 2 distinct reports on file.

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

I 20030507 — DP (closed 20030722)

STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Plymouth Colt — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (45 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (5 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.
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 63% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 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.