Plymouth Colt 1986
Model Colt made in 1986 by Plymouth got 9 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, power train and seat belts. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). There was one recall concerning seat belts . The car has 3 modeles with engines 1.5l, 1.6l and 2.0l.
Model 1986
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 29/32/30 | 32/41/36 | Regular | $ 624 | 3 | 85 821 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 36/41/38 | 41/53/45 | Regular | $ 493 | 3 | 85 821 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 33/39/35 | 36/50/41 | Regular | $ 536 | 3 | 85 821 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/26/25 | 26/34/29 | Premium | $ 810 | 3 | 850819 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 24/31/27 | 27/39/31 | Premium | $ 749 | 3 | 850819 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 19/25/21 | 21/32/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 18 | 85 819 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V103003 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 01/01/1986 to 12/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 920000 | 12/13/1995 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/24/1995 | 05/24/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 improperly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. the manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: passenger, multi-purpose vehicles and light duty trucks equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| EA92034 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/22/1992 | 10/29/1993 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 01/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Fuel injectors failed. *dsh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/29/1995 | 9 | ||
| Transmission failure. *tw | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt recall work not completed due to lack of parts. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Rear seat belts occasionally fail to buckle. | |||
| 05/13/1995 | 1 | ||
| Driver's shoulder/lap belt would not release; occupant trapped inside; extremely difficult to wiggle out. tt | |||
| 03/03/1995 | 3 | ||
| Driver's/passenger's seat belts release mechanism chipped, causing pieces to fall into locking mechanisms, resulting in buckles jamming. *skd | |||
| 03/06/1995 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle drivers side seat belt buckle is inoperative.(pe94-093). tt | |||
| 12/01/1994 | |||
| Passenger side seat buckle is broken. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 01/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Seat belts in rear seat intermittently stick, making them unusable. | |||