Plymouth Colt Vista 1993
Model Colt Vista made in 1993 by Plymouth got 14 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment, power train and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding seats. The car had one investigation (wheels). The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.8l, 2.4l.
Model 1993
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 23/28/25 | 26/36/29 | Regular | $ 720 | 8 | 920901 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 21/25/22 | 23/32/26 | Regular | $ 819 | 8 | 920901 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/29/25 | 26/37/30 | Regular | $ 720 | 8 | 920901 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 22/26/24 | 25/33/28 | Regular | $ 751 | 8 | 920901 |
| ( 2.4L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 19/23/21 | 22/30/25 | Regular | $ 857 | 8 | 920901 |
| ( 2.4L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 20/26/22 | 22/34/26 | Regular | $ 819 | 8 | 920901 |
| ( 2.4L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 19/24/21 | 22/31/25 | Regular | $ 857 | 8 | 920901 |
| ( 2.4L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 21/28/24 | 24/36/28 | Regular | $ 751 | 8 | 920901 |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1993 | ||
| The radio failed. *slc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 2 | 07/01/1997 | |
| Replacement part failed, as well, one year later. same symptoms...not downshifting and stalling on a regular basis when engine heated. second time in one year. | |||
| 03/01/1996 | |||
| When decelerating the vehicle slips into neutral and will not go. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1996 | |||
| When decelerating the vehicle slips into neutral and will not go. please describe. 8ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/01/1996 | 1 | 05/15/1996 | |
| Transmission failure. | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 04/30/2001 | 1 | 04/01/2001 | |
| This report is in regards to the 1993 plymouth colt vista i purchased on 04-30-01. neither the driver's side or passenger's side front motorized seatblets are operable. this leaves only the lap belt for any type of restraint. in the event of a crash this defect coould lead to a fatality.*ak | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1993 | ||
| The consumer was denied the manufacturer's recall regarding the motorized shoulder belt, the representative stated that the recall did not include vehicle with four doors, however the consumer's vehicle only has 2 doors and 1 sliding door, the passenger's side front seat motorbelt will not work. *slc | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 3 | 11/20/1995 | |
| Drivers side automatic shoulder belt locks in the restrained position and tightens, pinning the driver to the seat. dealer stated it was a motor and guide track problem and was covered under a recall 97v073000, but owner was never notified. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 07/12/1995 | |||
| Passenger's side seat belt will not retract when seat belt is in use. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 08/01/1996 | 1 | 06/01/1993 | |
| Sliding door swing arm sheared off, causing door to stick. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 08/01/1996 | |||
| Rear passenager's sliding door came off the hidge of vehicle while in park with no prior notice. this is the second time this happened. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 08/15/1994 | 1 | ||
| Replaced tsb shortly after problem. | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 08/15/1994 | 5 | ||
| Defroster does not defrost the window during rainy weather. tt | |||