1992 Plymouth COLT VISTA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
13 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
71,045 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data updated: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Most common problems
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 13 complaints (30.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 15.4% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 7.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 1 |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 1 |
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage: 4; Seat Belts: 2; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 2; Electrical System:Ignition:Module: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 1; Power Train:Manual Transmission: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 12 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2003 | 1 |
1995: 2; 1996: 2; 1997: 1; 1998: 1; 1999: 6; 2003: 1
Pattern summary
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10045831 · 2003-11-09 (November 9, 2003)
ECM MODULE, WELL KNOWN FOR ITS HEAT RELATED FAILURES IN MITSUBISHI AND PLYMOUTH COLT VISTA MODELS, CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE IS A 1992 PLYMOUTH COLT VISTA 1.8L, 71000 MILES.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 71,045 miles reported. Look up ODI 10045831 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 522409 · 1997-09-24 (September 24, 1997)
CONSUMERS MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 522409 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 539000 · 1998-08-12 (August 12, 1998)
RECALL WORK NOT COMPLETED ON SEAT BELTS DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH DEALER AND SCHEDULE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 539000 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 549476 · 1999-10-29 (October 29, 1999)
TRANSMISSION IS DIFFICULT TO GET INTO 2ND AND 3RD GEAR. MJS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 549476 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 708305 · 1999-07-07 (July 7, 1999)
NO SUMMARY
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 708305 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 708521 · 1999-07-12 (July 12, 1999)
RECALL NOTICE INDICATED REPLACEMENT OF ENTIRE SEATBELT SYSTEM ON 2-DOOR MODEL (INCLUDING RAILS AND BELT RETRACTION SYSTEMS), BUT ONLY THE MOTOR FOR THREE-DOOR MODELS. SINCE THERE IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE SEATBELT SYSTEMS IN THESE CARS, I FEEL THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD REPLACE THE ENTIRE SEATBELT SYSTEM IN MY VEHICLE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 708521 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 710117 · 1999-08-17 (August 17, 1999)
SEAT BELT TRACK CABLE BROKEN
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 710117 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 801833 · 1996-09-25 (September 25, 1996)
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELTS FAIL TO RETRACT AS DESIGNED, WHILE DRIVING, DRIVER NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 801833 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.
Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
13 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 1984 | 1986 | 1987 | 1989 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 430.8%ODI 539000RECALL WORK NOT COMPLETED ON SEAT BELTS DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH DEALER AND SCHEDULE. | 110.0%ODI 537776DRIVERS SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT LOCKS IN THE RESTRAINED POSITION AND TIGHTENS, PINNING THE DRIVER TO THE SEAT. DEALER STATED IT WAS A MOTOR AND GUIDE TRACK PROBLEM AND WAS COVERED UNDER A RECALL 97V073000, BUT OWNER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 17.7%ODI 844318BRAKES SQUEAL/GRAB/ PULL, AND CAR SHIMMIES. ALSO, TRANSMISSION HAS A BAD SMELL. IT GRINDS AND DOESN'T SHIFT PROPERLY. WILL NOT HOLD ON A HILL WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN REVERSE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER | 220.0%ODI 733392REPLACEMENT PART FAILED, AS WELL, ONE YEAR LATER. SAME SYMPTOMS...NOT DOWNSHIFTING AND STALLING ON A REGULAR BASIS WHEN ENGINE HEATED. SECOND TIME IN ONE YEAR. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Seat Belts | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 215.4% | 220.0%ODI 558391THE CONSUMER WAS DENIED THE MANUFACTURER'S RECALL REGARDING THE MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT, THE REPRESENTATIVE STATED THAT THE RECALL DID NOT INCLUDE VEHICLE WITH FOUR DOORS, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ONLY HAS 2 DOORS AND 1 SLIDING DOOR, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT MOTORBELT WILL NOT WORK. *SLC | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 215.4%ODI 522409CONSUMERS MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE. | 110.0%ODI 804701PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT WHEN SEAT BELT IS IN USE. *AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 17.7%ODI 849059THERE IS SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO OIL LEAKING FROM BLOWN ENGINE GASKET. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 17.7% | 110.0% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Structure:Body:Door | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 17.7%ODI 973452SLIDING DOOR ON PASSENGER SIDE CAME OFF OF TRACK DUE TO RAIL SNAPPING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT | 110.0% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 17.7% | 110.0%ODI 809736REAR PASSENAGER'S SLIDING DOOR CAME OFF THE HIDGE OF VEHICLE WHILE IN PARK WITH NO PRIOR NOTICE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAPPENED. *AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | Too few reports for a range | 71,045 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10045831 · 71,045 miECM MODULE, WELL KNOWN FOR ITS HEAT RELATED FAILURES IN MITSUBISHI AND PLYMOUTH COLT VISTA MODELS, CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE IS A 1992 PLYMOUTH COLT VISTA 1.8L, 71000 MILES.*AK |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
1993: 2 complaints · 1994: 2 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | Seat Belts | Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | Electrical System:Ignition:Module | Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | Power Train:Automatic Transmission | Power Train:Manual Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.