1989 PLYMOUTH COLT
0 recalls, 13 complaints - 3 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
13 total complaints
1 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Feb 25, 1999
RECALL ON SEAT BELTS NOT PERFORM DUE TO DEALERSHIP PROBLEMS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Feb 25, 1999
RADIATOR FAILED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jan 7, 1999
Incident date: May 15, 1996
SEAT BELT BUCKLE RECALL WORK NOT COMPLETED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Nov 23, 1996
VEHICLE FIRE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jan 9, 1997
Incident date: Jul 1, 1996
LEFT REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED TO LATCH PRIOR TO RECALL 95V-103.003. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Jul 18, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
PE96-007, AUTOMATIC LAP/SHOULDER BELT FAILURE, WILL NOT RETRACT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE (OTHER VEHICLE FROM (985817). *AK
SEAT BELTS
Jun 19, 1996
Incident date: May 23, 1996
MOTORIZED SEAT BELT DOES NOT RELEASE, CAUSING THE PERSON TO CHOKE. *SD
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
May 14, 1996
Incident date: May 8, 1996
THE DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT NO LONGER RETRACTS ON THE TRACT CONSISTANTLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Jul 18, 1995
Incident date: Jul 18, 1994
THE MANUFACTURER ASSEMBLED THE VEHICLE WITH A WRONG REAR AXLE, BEARINGS WERE MISMATCHED ON VEHICLE REAR AXLE. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 20, 1995
Incident date: Aug 24, 1994
ENGINE REBUILT.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 20, 1995
Incident date: Feb 15, 1995
TIMING BELT FAILED 4 TIMES, ALSO GASKETS/PISTONS/RINGS AND VALVES NEED TO BE REPLACED. *SKD
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Mar 7, 1995
Incident date: Nov 7, 1994
WIRING IN BRAKE LIGHTS SCREWED INTO PLASTIC HOUSING OF TAIL LIGHT MELTED, CAUSING CONNECTION TO BE INTERMITTENT. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 3, 1995
THE DRIVER'S LAP/SHOULDER SEAT BELT, MALE END WILL NOT LOCK INTO FEMALE END. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1989 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) | 24.0 | 28.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,350 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 28.0 | 35.0 | 30.0 | Regular | $2,050 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 26.0 | 32.0 | 28.0 | Regular | $2,200 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 27.0 | 23.0 | Premium | $3,300 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1989 PLYMOUTH COLT
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
2300800B
Nov 24, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
230800
Mar 3, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
233599
Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
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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