1992 PLYMOUTH COLT
3 recalls, 15 complaints - 3 TSBs
98V168003 Oct 5, 1998
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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 COMPONE... Read more
97V063002 May 12, 1997
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
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.
97V073002 May 12, 1997
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REPLACEMENT GUIDE RAIL THAT INCORPORATES A DOUBLE LIP DUST SEAL AND AN ANODIC OXIDE COATING.
Complaint Statistics
15 total complaints
1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 10 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 |
SEAT BELTS
Jan 10, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
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
SEAT BELTS
Oct 15, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1997
FRONT SHOULDER BELTS AREN'T WORKING. GOT STUCK WHEN GOING FORWARD, AND WON'T COME DOWN. ALSO, FRONT WINDOW DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY.
SEAT BELTS
Dec 17, 1998
PASSENGER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT WILL RETRACT BACK AND FORTH WITHOUT BEING OCCUPIED, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jun 3, 1998
Incident date: Aug 18, 1997
CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WORKED BUT THERE WAS NO POWER, REPLACE COMPUTER.
SEAT BELTS
Nov 3, 1997
Incident date: Oct 23, 1996
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
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jul 24, 1997
Incident date: Apr 21, 1997
BRACKET HOLDING BACK REST OF DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BROKE, CAUSING NECK INJURY.
1 injured
SEAT BELTS
Jul 24, 1997
Incident date: Apr 21, 1997
AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT BROKE.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Oct 23, 1996
Incident date: Aug 24, 1996
THE SHOULDER BELT COMES OPEN WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION, ALSO THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH DISCONNECTED WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Oct 23, 1996
Incident date: Aug 24, 1996
THE SHOULDER BELT COMES OPEN WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION, ALSO THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH DISCONNECTED WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Sep 4, 1996
Incident date: Nov 12, 1992
MOTORBELTS JAM/FAIL. *DH
SEAT BELTS
Aug 7, 1996
Incident date: Aug 1, 1995
DRIVER'S MOTORIZED SHOULDER HARNESS HAS PULLED OUT FROM DOOR CABLE, RENDERING SHOULDER HARNESS INOPERATIVE.*AK *SLC
SEAT BELTS
Jul 25, 1996
Incident date: Mar 30, 1992
MOTORBELT LOCKS UP, ALMOST STRANGLING PASSENGER, ALSO DRIVERS MOTORBELT OCCASIONALLY FAILS TO RETRACT. *DH
SEAT BELTS
Jun 12, 1996
Incident date: May 1, 1996
DRIVER AND PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SEATBELT DOES NOT WORK. *AK
SEAT BELTS
May 25, 1995
Incident date: Apr 18, 1995
AUTOMATIC MOTOR BELT DESIGN CAUSES DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S TO FORGET TO FASTEN LAP BELT. *SKD
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jan 26, 1995
Incident date: Jan 26, 1995
SLIDE DOOR FELL OFF THE TRACK. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1992 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 | 29.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,350 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 27.0 | 33.0 | 29.0 | Regular | $2,100 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 25.0 | 32.0 | 28.0 | Regular | $2,200 |
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, 1992 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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