1992 Plymouth Colt: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 13 owner complaints on record; most reports concern seat belts.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 1998
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Cosnumer had received a recall notice in mail. When vehicle was taken into dealer to get repaired dealership informed her that problem was unfixable. Recall was for t shoulder belt system motor.*ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jan 2001
“Front shoulder belts aren't working. Got stuck when going forward, and won't come down. Also, front window doesn't work properly.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jan 1997
“The vehicle has automatic seat belts, and when the engine is turned off often the belts do not go back to starting position, preventing the consumer from getting out of vehicle. *ak *slc”Owner report · Seat Belts · Oct 1996
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“The shoulder belt comes open while the car is in motion, also the multi-function switch disconnected while driving on the interstate. *ak”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Aug 1996
“Passenger's side automatic seat belt will retract back and forth without being occupied, cause unknown. Please give any further details. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts
Recalls - 3 campaigns
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR ADEQUACY OF THE TRANSFER CASE OIL VOLUME, TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AND OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION OF THE TRANSFER CASE MECHANISM. IF OIL VOLUME IS INSUFFICIENT, THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF OIL WILL BE ADDED. IF THERE IS TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AFFECTED COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED. IF THE TRANSFER CASE SHOWS OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION, THE TRANSFER CASE WILL BE REPLACED.
EXCESS LUBRICATION CAN CAUSE THE RUBBER DOOR LATCH SWITCH COVER TO DEFORM, AND THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH TO MALFUNCTION, SO THAT THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE WOULD REMAIN AT THE A-PILLAR WHEN THE DOOR WAS CLOSED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH WITH A SWITCH THAT UTILIZES REDUCED LUBRICATING GREASE, IMPROVED CONTACT SURFACE, AND A DIFFERENT RUBBER ISOLATION BOOT.
THE GUIDE RAIL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE CONTAINS A COVERED CABLE AND ALSO AN ANGLED BELT GUIDE AT THE TOP END OF THE WEBBING. THE COMBINATION OF THESE FACTORS CAN LEAD, OVER TIME, TO THE CABLE'S MOVEMENT EXERTING ABRADING FORCE TO THE LOWER EDGES OF THE CABLE'S CHAMBER, SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE THE CABLE TO DROP OUT OF THE CHAMBER WITH THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE BECOMING STUCK.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REPLACEMENT GUIDE RAIL THAT INCORPORATES A DOUBLE LIP DUST SEAL AND AN ANODIC OXIDE COATING.
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Is the 1992 Plymouth Colt reliable?
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Plymouth Colt. The most complained-about area is seat belts.
Does the 1992 Plymouth Colt have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning power train:automatic transmission. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.