AI Damage1992 Dodge Colt Vista: common problems
Owners of the 1992 Dodge Colt Vista filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and suspension. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 50% of all complaints
- 2 Suspension 50% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel system 25% of all complaints
- 4 Seat belts 25% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Suspension: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Seat belts: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 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.
When driving on any type of pavement upon depressng the brake pedal the vehicle will jump forward. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
Gas tank hard to fill, shuts off after .3/.4 gals. Often overflows.
Purchase car used car has 24,000 miles the shock absorbers failed. 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 15,524 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Colt Vista has 2 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 4, above average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Dodge Colt Vista?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, suspension, fuel system. Total complaints: 4.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1992 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 1992 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 1992 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.