1988 PLYMOUTH COLT
1 recalls, 18 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
18 total complaints
1 crashes 1 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 9 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Feb 15, 2002
Incident date: Dec 1, 2001
FRONT DOOR LATCHES FAULTY. TO LOCK DOORS HANDLE MUST BE HELD UP, DRIVER'S DOOR WAS FIRST TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEM. I WOULD NOTICE DOOR PARTIALLY OPEN SOME MORNING AND I THOUGHT SOMEONE WAS MESSING WITH THE CAR. THOUGH ALWAYS EXTREMELY CAREFUL ABOUT LOCKING, I BECAME EVEN MORE SO. PROBLEM PERSISTED,... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Mar 30, 1999
Incident date: Jul 22, 1993
TAIL LIGHT FAILED. (MJS)
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Mar 30, 1999
Incident date: Jul 22, 1993
FUEL GAUGE FAILED (DASH UNIT).(MJS)
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 30, 1999
Incident date: Jul 22, 1993
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF BELT AND BUCKLE, DUE TO PART ORDER (ONLY ABLE TO ORDER BUCKLE WITH BELT). (MJS)
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jan 6, 1999
PASSENGER SEAT BELT BROKEN.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Aug 4, 1997
CONSUMER UNABLE TO RECEIVE RECALL WORK ON THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 2, 1998
SEAT BELT BUCKLES BROKE, REPLACE BUCKLE.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jun 1, 1998
SEAT BELT FAILED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 8, 1997
THE CAR HAS A FRONT SEAT BELT RECALL, AND THE DEALER REMOVED THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY; WOULD NOT REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ASSEBLY FOR ANOTHER SIX MONTHS. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 24, 1996
Incident date: Mar 13, 1996
FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE CRACKED. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
May 6, 1996
Incident date: May 4, 1996
DRIVING HOME, ALL OF SUDDEN VEHICLE DIED, PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD, STARTING SMOKING, GOT BABY AND SELF OUT, HOOD BUCKLED AND FLAMES ENGULFED VEHICLE. *AK
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 2, 1996
Incident date: Mar 2, 1996
THE DEALERSHIP IS GIVING THEM THE RUN AROUND ABOUT SEAT BELT RECALL. THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE/PERSON INCHARGE IS NOT IN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. (95V103.003). *AK
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
Oct 13, 1995
Incident date: Oct 5, 1995
WHEN JACKING VEHICLE PER INSTRUCTION MANUAL, JACK COLLAPSES, FALLS TO GROUND; DROPPED TWICE; ONCE NEARLY HITTING OWNER ON LEG. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Sep 11, 1995
Incident date: Aug 30, 1995
WHILE ATTEMPTED TO PULL OUT OF PARKING SPACE, ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK. TT
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 23, 1995
Incident date: Feb 1, 1995
THE DRIVER SIDE IS HARD TO LATCH AND NOW IT DOESN'T LATCH AT ALL. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 12, 1995
FRONT PASSENGER LAP/SHOULDER BUCKLE FAILS TO ENGAGE NOT HOLDING. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Mar 20, 1995
Incident date: Mar 20, 1995
PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILURE, TAKATA SEAT BELTS. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 21, 1995
Incident date: Feb 7, 1995
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1988 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) | 26.0 | 29.0 | 27.0 | Regular | $2,300 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 29.0 | 35.0 | 31.0 | Regular | $2,000 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 27.0 | 34.0 | 30.0 | Regular | $2,050 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 24.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 29.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,450 |
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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