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1992 Plymouth Colt problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 15 complaints on file for the 1992 Plymouth Colt — 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.

15

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

2

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1992 compare to other Colt years?

Colt NHTSA complaints by model year, 1992 highlighted78 complaints1983: 0 complaints1984: 0 complaints1985: 0 complaints1986: 9 complaints1987: 6 complaints1988: 18 complaints1989: 13 complaints1990: 10 complaints1991: 8 complaints1992: 15 complaints1993: 78 complaints1994: 0 complaints1995: 0 complaints
Colt NHTSA complaints by model year, 1992 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1992 Plymouth Colt problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Seat Belts1173%
Electrical System17%
Lighting17%
Seats17%
Body & Structure17%

Does the 1992 Plymouth Colt have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

98V168003TransmissionOctober 5, 1998 · 6,198 units

Defect

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 COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED. IF THE TRANSFER CASE SHOWS OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION, THE TRANSFER CASE WILL BE REPLACED.

97V063002Latches & LocksMay 12, 1997 · 46,000 units

Defect

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.

97V073002Seat BeltsMay 12, 1997 · 24,000 units

Defect

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 DROP OUT OF THE CHAMBER WITH THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE BECOMING STUCK.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · January 1, 2001

“THE SHOULDER BELT COMES OPEN WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION, ALSO THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH DISCONNECTED WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · August 24, 1996

1992 Plymouth Colt — common questions

Is the 1992 Plymouth Colt reliable?

The record is thin — 15 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 1992 Colt problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are seat belts (11 complaints), seats (1 complaints), lighting (1 complaints).

Does the 1992 Plymouth Colt have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1992 Plymouth Colt. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1992 Plymouth Colt under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Plymouth Colt years should you avoid?

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

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.