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
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | High complaint rate | 78 |
Every Colt year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1993avoid | 78 | 3 | |
| 1992 | 15 | 3 | |
| 1991 | 8 | 1 | |
| 1990 | 10 | 1 | |
| 1989 | 13 | 0 | |
| 1988 | 18 | 1 | |
| 1987 | 6 | 1 | |
| 1986 | 9 | 1 | |
| 1985 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1984 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 |
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 August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.