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]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 1.8L) 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD23/28/2525/36/29Regular$ 7208910821
( 1.8L) 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gears4WD21/25/2223/32/26Regular$ 8198910821
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD23/29/2526/37/30Regular$ 7208910821
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 5 gears4WD22/26/2425/33/28Regular$ 7518910821
( 2.4L) 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gears4WD19/23/2121/30/24Regular$ 8578910821
( 2.4L) 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD20/25/2222/32/26Regular$ 8198910821
( 2.4L) 4Manual, 5 gears4WD19/24/2122/31/25Regular$ 8578910821
( 2.4L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD21/27/2323/34/27Regular$ 7838910821

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SEATS
23080003/03/2000233599A610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt05/09/2000
23359909/03/1999607963Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt10/21/1999

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
WHEELS
EA98002CHRYSLER GROUP LLC01/30/199804/30/1998TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP98V069001
 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
EA98002CHRYSLER GROUP LLC01/30/199804/30/1998TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP98V069000
 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
EA98002CHRYSLER GROUP LLC01/30/199804/30/1998TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP98V069002
 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 datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
11/07/200371045103/27/1992
 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
110/01/1995
 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
110/01/1995
 Transmission is difficult to get into 2nd and 3rd gear. mjs
SEAT BELTS
110/01/1995
 Motorbelt failed. mjs
09/15/1995102/01/1995
 Automatic shoulder belts fail to retract as designed, while driving, driver not properly restrained.*ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
08/06/19991
 Seat belt track cable broken
07/03/199812/01/1992
 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.
01/01/1999101/01/1997
 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
110/01/1995
 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


StateCityZipNamePhone
TXHOUSTONCHARLIE THOMAS CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH