Plymouth Colt 1988
Model Colt made in 1988 by Plymouth got 18 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, equipment and exterior lighting. 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 1988
| 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 | 30/32/31 | 33/41/36 | Regular | $ 484 | 3 | 87 729 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 34/38/36 | 38/49/42 | Regular | $ 417 | 3 | 87 729 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 32/37/34 | 35/48/40 | Regular | $ 441 | 3 | 87 729 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/26/25 | 27/34/29 | Regular | $ 600 | 3 | 87 729 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/31/27 | 28/40/32 | Regular | $ 555 | 3 | 87 729 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 28/30/29 | 31/38/34 | Regular | $ 518 | 7 | 871130 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 30/35/32 | 34/45/38 | Regular | $ 468 | 7 | 871130 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 21/27/23 | 23/34/27 | Regular | $ 652 | 18 | 87 729 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 05/04/1996 | |||
| Driving home, all of sudden vehicle died, pulled to side of road, starting smoking, got baby and self out, hood buckled and flames engulfed vehicle. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | |||
| 10/05/1995 | |||
| When jacking vehicle per instruction manual, jack collapses, falls to ground; dropped twice; once nearly hitting owner on leg. tt | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 07/22/1993 | 1 | ||
| Tail light failed. (mjs) | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 07/22/1993 | 1 | ||
| Fuel gauge failed (dash unit).(mjs) | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 12/01/2001 | 75 | 03/01/2001 | |
| Front door latches faulty. to lock doors handle must be held up, driver's door was first to experience problem. i would notice door partially open some morning and i thought someone was messing with the car. though always extremely careful about locking, i became even more so. problem persisted, approx. 1 month later passenger door began experiencing same problem. now it is extremely difficult to get doors to latch when locking. when turning corner passenger door did not open but unlatched enough to cause warning lights to come on. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1994 | ||
| Passenger seat belt broken. | |||
| 02/01/1994 | |||
| Seat belt failed. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/22/1993 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt buckle failed prior to recall notice requiring replacement of belt and buckle, due to part order (only able to order buckle with belt). (mjs) | |||
| 08/04/1997 | 1 | ||
| Consumer unable to receive recall work on the seat belt buckle. | |||
| Seat belt buckles broke, replace buckle. | |||
| The car has a front seat belt recall, and the dealer removed the seat belt assembly; would not replace the seat belt assebly for another six months. *ak | |||
| 03/13/1996 | 3 | ||
| Front passenger's seat belt buckle cracked. *sd | |||
| 03/02/1996 | |||
| The dealership is giving them the run around about seat belt recall. the part is not available/person incharge is not in. please describe. (95v103.003). *ak | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| The driver side is hard to latch and now it doesn't latch at all. tt | |||
| Front passenger lap/shoulder buckle fails to engage not holding. tt | |||
| 02/07/1995 | |||
| Driver and passenger seat belt buckle failure. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 03/20/1995 | |||
| Passenger side seat belt failure, takata seat belts. tt | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 08/30/1995 | |||
| While attempted to pull out of parking space, accelerator pedal stuck. tt | |||