Defect
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE FORCE NECESSARY TO OPEN THE REAR EMERGENCY DOOR EXCEEDS 40 POUNDS.
Consequence
THE REAR EMERGENCY DOOR FAILS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OFFMVSS 217.
Remedy
REPAIR EMERGENCY DOOR TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 217.
1990 Collins Super Bantam problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1990 Collins Super Bantam — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
0
NHTSA complaints
3
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1990 compare to other Super Bantam years?
Does the 1990 Collins Super Bantam have recalls?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
THE FASTENERS ATTACHING THE SEATS TO THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE DO NOT MEET DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY FAIL.
Consequence
FASTENER FAILURE WOULD SUBJECT SEAT OCCUPANTS TOINCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE FASTENERS AS NECESSARY.
Defect
AUXILIARY TURN SIGNAL WIRE INSTALLED ON THE BRAKE SWITCH AT THE PEDAL INTERFERES WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE CIRCUIT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; THIS INHIBITS FUNCTION OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.
Consequence
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES WOULD NOT FUNCTION IN A SUDDEN STOP.
Remedy
REMOVE AUXILIARY TURN SIGNAL WIRE FROM BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH AND INSTALL IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.
1990 Collins Super Bantam — common questions
Is the 1990 Collins Super Bantam reliable?
The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.
Does the 1990 Collins Super Bantam have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1990 Collins Super Bantam. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.