Plymouth Colt 1990
Model Colt made in 1990 by Plymouth got 13 consumer complains, 5 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, seat belts and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding seats. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There was one recall concerning seat belts . The car has 4 modeles with engines 1.5l, 1.6l and 2.0l.
Model 1990
| 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 | 27/29/28 | 30/38/33 | Regular | $ 562 | 3 | 890729 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 31/36/33 | 35/47/39 | Regular | $ 477 | 3 | 890729 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 28/34/30 | 31/44/36 | Regular | $ 524 | 3 | 890729 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 23/28/25 | 26/36/29 | Regular | $ 630 | 3 | 890729 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/28/25 | 26/36/29 | Regular | $ 630 | 3 | 890729 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 27/29/28 | 30/37/33 | Regular | $ 562 | 7 | 890729 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 28/34/30 | 31/44/36 | Regular | $ 524 | 7 | 890729 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 19/25/21 | 21/31/25 | Regular | $ 750 | 18 | 890729 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 23/28/25 | 26/36/30 | Regular | $ 630 | 18 | 890729 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||
| EA96014 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/28/1996 | 06/12/1997 | AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE | 97V063002 | |
| The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails | ||||||
| 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 | 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 | ||||||
| EA96014 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/28/1996 | 06/12/1997 | AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE | 97V073001 | |
| The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/21/1995 | |||
| Consumer was driving car caught on fire think electrical. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 07/11/1999 | 20 | 11/01/1990 | |
| Car shuts down shakes complete tuneup dealer dia. computer not resp. to problem new chip to find problem not order car has original miles of 40,006 for 9 yrs. dealer cannot find problem without new chip. seat beats choke pass. & driver. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 1 | 10/10/1990 | ||
| Motorized seat belt failure. | |||
| Owner states that upon entering vehicle and turning key the automatic seat belt retractors get too tight, choking occupants on both driver's and passenger's sides, owner also notes that problem had been repaired and three months later it came back. *ak | |||
| 07/20/1996 | |||
| Automatic shoulder belt locked in closed position. it will not retract. motor seems to be burnt out. *ak | |||
| 04/29/1996 | |||
| The drivers automatic restraint system restrains so tightly that it chokes the driver. please describe. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| 05/20/2003 | 04/24/2003 | ||
| Driver side seat harness unsafe----delays on working and caught head between belt, steering wheel and left welt on neck. snap would not release harness belt. *nlm | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| Shoulder/lap belt buckles inoperative, release mechanism broke inside buckle, male won't go into female portion. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 01/01/1994 | |||
| Passenger seatbelt retractor does not work, seatbelt is at full extend. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 12/15/1994 | 1 | ||
| Brake pads replaced. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 12/15/1994 | 1 | ||
| Suspension problems. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 12/15/1994 | 1 | ||
| Tires replaced. *skd | |||