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Plymouth Colt years to avoid

The Plymouth Colt years to avoid are 1993 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1995 is the cleanest year on record.

157

Total complaints

5

Recall campaigns

1983–1995

Years covered

1

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Colt years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
1993High complaint rate78

Every Colt year

YearComplaintsRecalls
199500
199401
1993avoid783
1992153
199181
1990101
1989130
1988181
198761
198691
198500
198401
198301

Common questions

What are the worst Plymouth Colt years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Colt years to avoid are 1993. The cleanest year on record is 1995.

What is the best year for the Plymouth Colt?

By complaint volume, 1995 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Colt years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Plymouth Colt have?

Across all model years, the Colt has 5 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 157 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.