AI Damage1991 Dodge Colt Vista: common problems
Owners of the 1991 Dodge Colt Vista filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and latches, locks, linkages. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 67% of all complaints
- 2 Latches, locks, linkages 33% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 33% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Latches, locks, linkages: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I have a 1992 dodge colt vista that while driving will shutdown. Sometimes it takes a couple minutes and you can restart the car, other times it takes a day. This problem does not happen every day, sometimes you can drive for a month with out it happening.
Also, the children get headaches when the door is shut and windows are up due to fumes getting in the vehicle.
5 sp-transmission; intermittently while driving vehicle will lose traction/power and may return. Please describe details. Tt
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,152 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Colt Vista has 2 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Dodge Colt Vista?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, latches, locks, linkages, powertrain. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: windows, sunroof (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1991 Dodge Colt Vista?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1991 Dodge Colt Vista from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1991 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.