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1992 Plymouth Colt vista problems

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The Dodge Colt is a subcompact car that was manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors and marketed by Dodge for model years 1971 to 1994 as captive imports. Rebadged variants include the Plymouth Champ and Plymouth Colt, both were marketed by Plymouth.

The Colt was initially a rebadged variant of the rear-wheel drive Galant and Lancer families before shifting to the smaller front-wheel drive Mitsubishi Mirage subcompacts in 1979.

First generation (1971–1973)

Introduced in 1970 as a 1971 model, the first generation Dodge Colt was a federalized first-generation Mitsubishi Colt Galant. Available as a 2-door pillared coupe, 2-door hardtop coupe, 4-door sedan, and 5-door wagon, the Colt had a 1,597 cc (97.5 cu in) 4-cylinder engine. The unibody layout was traditional, front engine and rear-wheel drive with MacPherson struts in front and a live rear axle. Standard transmission was a 4-speed manual, with a 3-speed automatic being an option. The engine was initially rated for 100 hp (75 kW), but dropped to 83 hp (62 kW) in 1972 when manufacturers revised the method of measuring horsepower from gross to SAE net. For 1973, a GT hardtop coupe model was added featuring rally stripes, sport wheels, and a center console amongst other features. The Dodge Colt was Chrysler's response to the AMC Gremlin, Ford Pinto, and Chevrolet Vega. As a captive import from Mitsubishi, the Colt also competed directly with other Japanese imports, such as the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic and Datsun 1200.

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Common 1992 Plymouth Colt vista problems

The 1992 Plymouth Colt Vista is a compact minivan that was produced by Plymouth, a defunct division of Chrysler. While the car has its fair share of fans, it is also known to have some common problems that owners have reported over the years.

One of the most common problems with the 1992 Plymouth Colt Vista is related to the front CV joints. The CV joints are responsible for transferring power from the transmission to the wheels, and they can wear out over time. In the case of the Colt Vista, some owners have reported that they had to replace the front CV joints twice. This can be an expensive repair, as it requires replacing the entire axle assembly.

Another common problem with the Colt Vista is undercarriage rust. This is a common issue with cars that are driven in areas with a lot of salt on the roads during the winter months. The salt can cause the metal to corrode, leading to rust. In the case of the Colt Vista, some owners have reported that the undercarriage has rusted out, which can be a significant safety issue.

The alternator is another component that has been known to fail on the 1992 Plymouth Colt Vista. The alternator is responsible for charging the battery and providing power to the car's electrical systems. If the alternator fails, the car may not start, or the electrical systems may not function properly. Some owners have reported that they had to replace the alternator twice on their Colt Vista.

The torque converter is another component that has been known to cause problems in the Colt Vista. The torque converter is responsible for transmitting power from the engine to the transmission. If the torque converter is not functioning properly, the car may not accelerate smoothly, or it may have difficulty shifting.

In addition to these common problems, the 1992 Plymouth Colt Vista has also been subject to recalls and technical service bulletins. For example, there was a recall issued in 1992 for the fuel tank filler pipe, which could crack and leak fuel.

Despite these common problems, the 1992 Plymouth Colt Vista has its share of fans. Some owners have reported that the car is reliable and has served them well for many years. However, it is important for potential buyers to be aware of these common issues and to budget accordingly for any necessary repairs.

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1992 Plymouth Colt vista car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Plymouth Colt vista problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

  • Seat belts problems
  • Power train problems
  • Structure problems
  • Electrical system problems
  • Engine and engine cooling problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 1992 Plymouth Colt vista vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

Latest 25 complaints 1992 Plymouth Colt vista

The NHTSA has received 36 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1992 Plymouth Colt vista. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1992 Plymouth Colt vista vehicles.

2003-11-09

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2003-11-07
  • Number Of Injuries: 1
  • Fire: 1
  • VIN: JP3CV20D8NZ
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: ECM MODULE, WELL KNOWN FOR ITS HEAT RELATED FAILURES IN MITSUBISHI AND PLYMOUTH COLT VISTA MODELS, CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE IS A 1992 PLYMOUTH COLT VISTA 1.8L, 71000 MILES.*AK
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2001-01-10

SEAT BELTS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2001-01-01
  • VIN: N/A
  • Components: SEAT BELTS
  • Summary: 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
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1999-10-29

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • VIN: JP3CW40W2NZ
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: TRANSMISSION IS DIFFICULT TO GET INTO 2ND AND 3RD GEAR. MJS
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1999-10-29

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • VIN: JP3CW40W2NZ
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: MOTORBELT FAILED. MJS
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1999-10-29

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • VIN: JP3CW40W2NZ
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: TRANSMISSION IS DIFFICULT TO GET INTO 2ND AND 3RD GEAR. MJS
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1999-10-29

SEAT BELTS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • VIN: JP3CW40W2NZ
  • Components: SEAT BELTS
  • Summary: MOTORBELT FAILED. MJS
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1999-10-29

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • VIN: JP3CW40W2NZ
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: TRANSMISSION IS DIFFICULT TO GET INTO 2ND AND 3RD GEAR. MJS
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1999-10-29

SEAT BELTS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • VIN: JP3CW40W2NZ
  • Components: SEAT BELTS
  • Summary: MOTORBELT FAILED. MJS
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1999-10-15

SEAT BELTS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1997-01-01
  • Components: SEAT BELTS
  • Summary: FRONT SHOULDER BELTS AREN'T WORKING. GOT STUCK WHEN GOING FORWARD, AND WON'T COME DOWN. ALSO, FRONT WINDOW DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY.
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1999-09-29

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: THERE IS SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO OIL LEAKING FROM BLOWN ENGINE GASKET. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK
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1999-08-17

SEAT BELTS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1999-08-06
  • VIN: JP3CW40W6NZ
  • Components: SEAT BELTS
  • Summary: SEAT BELT TRACK CABLE BROKEN
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1999-08-04

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1992-08-05
  • VIN: JP3CW50W0NZ
  • Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: BRAKES SQUEAL/GRAB/ PULL, AND CAR SHIMMIES. ALSO, TRANSMISSION HAS A BAD SMELL. IT GRINDS AND DOESN'T SHIFT PROPERLY. WILL NOT HOLD ON A HILL WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN REVERSE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER
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1999-07-12

SEAT BELTS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1998-07-03
  • VIN: JP3CV20D7NZ
  • Components: SEAT BELTS
  • Summary: RECALL NOTICE INDICATED REPLACEMENT OF ENTIRE SEATBELT SYSTEM ON 2-DOOR MODEL (INCLUDING RAILS AND BELT RETRACTION SYSTEMS), BUT ONLY THE MOTOR FOR THREE-DOOR MODELS. SINCE THERE IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE SEATBELT SYSTEMS IN THESE CARS, I FEEL THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD REPLACE THE ENTIRE SEATBELT SYSTEM IN MY VEHICLE.
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1999-07-07

SEAT BELTS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1999-01-01
  • VIN: JP3CV50W8NZ
  • Components: SEAT BELTS
  • Summary: NO SUMMARY
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1998-12-17

SEAT BELTS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • VIN: JP3CW40W0NZ
  • Components: SEAT BELTS
  • Summary: PASSENGER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT WILL RETRACT BACK AND FORTH WITHOUT BEING OCCUPIED, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
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1998-08-12

SEAT BELTS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • Components: SEAT BELTS
  • Summary: RECALL WORK NOT COMPLETED ON SEAT BELTS DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH DEALER AND SCHEDULE.
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1998-04-06

SEAT BELTS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • VIN: JP3CW50W4NZ
  • Components: SEAT BELTS
  • Summary: SEAT BELT FAILED AFTER RECALL REPAIRS, CAUSING PASSENGER TO BE HIT IN THE HEAD.
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1998-04-06

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • VIN: JP3CW50W4NZ
  • Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
  • Summary: SLIDING DOOR LATCH FAILED.
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1997-11-03

SEAT BELTS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1996-10-23
  • VIN: JP3CW50W6NZ
  • Components: SEAT BELTS
  • Summary: 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
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1997-10-27

STRUCTURE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1997-08-01
  • Components: STRUCTURE
  • Summary: RECALL ON THE SUPPORT ROD FOR LIFT GATE CAN NOT BE COMPLETED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.
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1997-10-06

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1997-08-18
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WORKED BUT THERE WAS NO POWER, REPLACE COMPUTER.
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1997-09-24

SEAT BELTS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • Components: SEAT BELTS
  • Summary: CONSUMERS MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
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1997-07-08

SEATS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1997-04-21
  • Number Of Injuries: 1
  • VIN: JP3CU24A6MU
  • Components: SEATS
  • Summary: BRACKET HOLDING BACK REST OF DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BROKE, CAUSING NECK INJURY.
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1997-07-08

SEAT BELTS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1997-04-21
  • VIN: JP3CU24A6MU
  • Components: SEAT BELTS
  • Summary: AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT BROKE.
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1996-10-23

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1996-08-24
  • VIN: JP3CV20D2NZ
  • Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEAT BELTS
  • Summary: THE SHOULDER BELT COMES OPEN WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION, ALSO THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH DISCONNECTED WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. *AK
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