1986 PLYMOUTH COLT
1 recalls, 9 complaints
95V103003 May 24, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
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 SUR... Read more
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Mar 18, 1999
Incident date: Jul 1, 1996
SEAT BELT RECALL WORK NOT COMPLETED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1994
REAR SEAT BELTS OCCASIONALLY FAIL TO BUCKLE.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1994
SEAT BELTS IN REAR SEAT INTERMITTENTLY STICK, MAKING THEM UNUSABLE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1994
FUEL INJECTORS FAILED. *DSH
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 8, 1995
Incident date: Jan 29, 1995
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TW
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 26, 1995
Incident date: May 13, 1995
DRIVER'S SHOULDER/LAP BELT WOULD NOT RELEASE; OCCUPANT TRAPPED INSIDE; EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO WIGGLE OUT. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 13, 1995
Incident date: Mar 3, 1995
DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S SEAT BELTS RELEASE MECHANISM CHIPPED, CAUSING PIECES TO FALL INTO LOCKING MECHANISMS, RESULTING IN BUCKLES JAMMING. *SKD
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 6, 1995
Incident date: Mar 6, 1995
VEHICLE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS INOPERATIVE.(PE94-093). TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 24, 1995
Incident date: Dec 1, 1994
PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BUCKLE IS BROKEN. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1986 PLYMOUTH COLT
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 25.0 | 29.0 | 27.0 | Regular | $2,300 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 31.0 | 37.0 | 33.0 | Regular | $1,850 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 28.0 | 35.0 | 31.0 | Regular | $2,000 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 24.0 | 22.0 | Premium | $3,450 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 28.0 | 24.0 | Premium | $3,150 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
PLYMOUTH COLT - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PLYMOUTH COLT across all model years (1983, 1994).
14
Total Recalls
160
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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