Plymouth Colt Vista 1992
Model Colt Vista made in 1992 by Plymouth got 19 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding seats. The car had one investigation (wheels). The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.8l, 2.4l.
Model 1992
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 1.8L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 23/28/25 | 25/36/29 | Regular | $ 720 | 8 | 910821 |
( 1.8L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 21/25/22 | 23/32/26 | Regular | $ 819 | 8 | 910821 |
( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/29/25 | 26/37/30 | Regular | $ 720 | 8 | 910821 |
( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 22/26/24 | 25/33/28 | Regular | $ 751 | 8 | 910821 |
( 2.4L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 19/23/21 | 21/30/24 | Regular | $ 857 | 8 | 910821 |
( 2.4L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 20/25/22 | 22/32/26 | Regular | $ 819 | 8 | 910821 |
( 2.4L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 19/24/21 | 22/31/25 | Regular | $ 857 | 8 | 910821 |
( 2.4L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 21/27/23 | 23/34/27 | Regular | $ 783 | 8 | 910821 |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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SEATS | |||||
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 | |
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WHEELS | ||||||
EA98002 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/30/1998 | 04/30/1998 | TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP | 98V069001 | |
Alleged transfer case failures that can lead to lock-up of the front, rear or all wheels.most lock-ups for which a root cause was reported involve bearing failures in the transfer case resulting from leakage of oil from the rear seal/yoke of the transfer case | ||||||
EA98002 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/30/1998 | 04/30/1998 | TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP | 98V069000 | |
Alleged transfer case failures that can lead to lock-up of the front, rear or all wheels.most lock-ups for which a root cause was reported involve bearing failures in the transfer case resulting from leakage of oil from the rear seal/yoke of the transfer case | ||||||
EA98002 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/30/1998 | 04/30/1998 | TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP | 98V069002 | |
Alleged transfer case failures that can lead to lock-up of the front, rear or all wheels.most lock-ups for which a root cause was reported involve bearing failures in the transfer case resulting from leakage of oil from the rear seal/yoke of the transfer case |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
11/07/2003 | 71045 | 1 | 03/27/1992 |
Ecm module, well known for its heat related failures in mitsubishi and plymouth colt vista models, caught on fire. the vehicle is a 1992 plymouth colt vista 1.8l, 71000 miles.*ak | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
There is smoke coming from the vehicle due to oil leaking from blown engine gasket. dealer has not seen. *ak | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
1 | 10/01/1995 | ||
Motorbelt failed. mjs | |||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
08/05/1992 | |||
Brakes squeal/grab/ pull, and car shimmies. also, transmission has a bad smell. it grinds and doesn't shift properly. will not hold on a hill when putting vehicle in reverse. consumer has contacted dealer and manufacturer | |||
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
1 | 10/01/1995 | ||
Transmission is difficult to get into 2nd and 3rd gear. mjs | |||
SEAT BELTS | |||
1 | 10/01/1995 | ||
Motorbelt failed. mjs | |||
09/15/1995 | 1 | 02/01/1995 | |
Automatic shoulder belts fail to retract as designed, while driving, driver not properly restrained.*ak | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
08/06/1999 | 1 | ||
Seat belt track cable broken | |||
07/03/1998 | 12/01/1992 | ||
Recall notice indicated replacement of entire seatbelt system on 2-door model (including rails and belt retraction systems), but only the motor for three-door models. since there is a known problem with the seatbelt systems in these cars, i feel the manufacturer should replace the entire seatbelt system in my vehicle. | |||
01/01/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1997 | |
No summary | |||
1 | |||
Recall work not completed on seat belts due to problems with dealer and schedule. | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
1 | |||
Consumers motorized shoulder belts failed prior to recall notice. | |||
When driving and trying to change radio, the driver's side seat belt retractor lock in place. pleae describe . *ak | |||
SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
1 | 10/01/1995 | ||
Motorbelt failed. mjs | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
08/05/1992 | |||
Brakes squeal/grab/ pull, and car shimmies. also, transmission has a bad smell. it grinds and doesn't shift properly. will not hold on a hill when putting vehicle in reverse. consumer has contacted dealer and manufacturer | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
Sliding door on passenger side came off of track due to rail snapping. please describe details. tt | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
04/10/1995 | |||
The second door hinges came off (passenger) . tt |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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TX | HOUSTON | CHARLIE THOMAS CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH |