1994 Plymouth Colt problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1994 Plymouth Colt — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1994 compare to other Colt years?

Colt NHTSA complaints by model year, 1994 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1994 Plymouth Colt have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.

1994 Plymouth Colt — common questions

Is the 1994 Plymouth Colt reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1994 Plymouth Colt have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1994 Plymouth Colt. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1994 Plymouth Colt under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 3 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.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1994 compare to other Colt years?

Does the 1994 Plymouth Colt have recalls?

1994 Plymouth Colt — common questions

Is the 1994 Plymouth Colt reliable?

Does the 1994 Plymouth Colt have recalls?

Is the 1994 Plymouth Colt under NHTSA investigation?

Which Plymouth Colt years should you avoid?

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