Plymouth Colt 1989
Model Colt made in 1989 by Plymouth got 13 consumer complains there are 5 investigations as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding seats. The car had one investigation (seat belts). The car has 4 modeles with engines 1.5l, 1.6l and 2.0l.
Model 1989
| 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 | 28/30/29 | 31/39/34 | Regular | $ 492 | 3 | 880626 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 32/38/35 | 36/49/41 | Regular | $ 408 | 3 | 880626 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 30/35/32 | 33/46/38 | Regular | $ 445 | 3 | 880626 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/29/26 | 26/38/30 | Premium | $ 635 | 3 | 880625 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 27/29/28 | 30/38/33 | Regular | $ 509 | 7 | 880626 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 30/35/32 | 33/46/38 | Regular | $ 445 | 7 | 880626 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 19/25/21 | 21/32/25 | Regular | $ 678 | 18 | 880813 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 23/28/25 | 26/36/30 | Regular | $ 570 | 18 | 880813 |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||||
| 2300800B | 11/24/2000 | 230800A | 615688 | Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt | 01/28/2001 |
| 230800 | 03/03/2000 | 233599A | 610635 | Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt | 05/09/2000 |
| 233599 | 09/03/1999 | 607963 | Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt | 10/21/1999 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||
| PE96007 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/19/1996 | 06/28/1996 | AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILURE | ||
| The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails | ||||||
| EA96014 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/28/1996 | 06/12/1997 | AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE | 97V063002 | |
| The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails | ||||||
| EA96014 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/28/1996 | 06/12/1997 | AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE | 97V073001 | |
| The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails | ||||||
| EA96014 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/28/1996 | 06/12/1997 | AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE | 97V073000 | |
| The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails | ||||||
| EA96014 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/28/1996 | 06/12/1997 | AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE | 97V073002 | |
| The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | |||
| Radiator failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 02/15/1995 | 5 | ||
| Timing belt failed 4 times, also gaskets/pistons/rings and valves need to be replaced. *skd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 11/23/1996 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle fire. (ohio state police report) | |||
| 08/24/1994 | 4 | ||
| Engine rebuilt. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 11/07/1994 | 1 | ||
| Wiring in brake lights screwed into plastic housing of tail light melted, causing connection to be intermittent. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
| 07/18/1994 | 2 | ||
| The manufacturer assembled the vehicle with a wrong rear axle, bearings were mismatched on vehicle rear axle. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | 01/01/1993 | |
| Pe96-007, automatic lap/shoulder belt failure, will not retract on the driver's side (other vehicle from (985817). *ak | |||
| 05/23/1996 | 3 | ||
| Motorized seat belt does not release, causing the person to choke. *sd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Recall on seat belts not perform due to dealership problems. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/15/1996 | 2 | ||
| Seat belt buckle recall work not completed due to lack of parts. | |||
| 07/01/1996 | |||
| Left rear seat belt buckle failed to latch prior to recall 95v-103.003. *ak | |||
| The driver's lap/shoulder seat belt, male end will not lock into female end. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 05/08/1996 | |||
| The drivers side seatbelt no longer retracts on the tract consistantly. please describe. *ak | |||