AI Damage1993 Plymouth Colt: common problems
Owners of the 1993 Plymouth Colt filed 71 complaints with NHTSA, most often about seat belts and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 71
What fails most often
- 1 Seat belts 86% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 7% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 4% of all complaints
- 4 Engine and cooling 3% of all complaints
- 5 Seats 3% of all complaints
- 6 Air bags 1% of all complaints
- 7 Structure 1% of all complaints
- Seat belts: 61 complaints (86% of all).
- Powertrain: 5 complaints (7% of all).
- Electrical system: 3 complaints (4% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (3% of all).
- Seats: 2 complaints (3% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 1.5 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- 1.8 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- 2.4 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- automatic, 3-speed
- automatic, 4-speed
- manual, 5-speed
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 71 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 61 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 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.
Seat belt is inoperable since side guide rail is defective, wire from seat belt is showing. There is a recall 07v073ooo for this problem. ) but manufacturer claims that only two door vehicles are included in this recall.
Back in 1997 seatbelt got stuck in locked position and began making a clicking noise. Dealer installed belt for repair under warranty. Problem occurred again in april2000, and was covered under a manufacturer's recall. Repairs for recall stated "track package". Seatbelt is now stuck again.
Driver's side automatic seatbelt was stuck. She could push on the botton to release and unrelease. Dealership was notified. After the automatic seat belt failed, the customer began to manually buckle the shoulder strap but the cable blocks the driver's blind spot making it dangerous to make a turn.
Key sticking into the ignition swich, and transmission not shifting properly. It will not shift into overdrive unless the overdrive button is pushed intermittently. Dealer notifed, and informed consumer nothing could be done because vehicle was out of warranty. Please feel free to provide any further detail.
The right front wheel makes a clicking like sound when driving. This is because of a bad transfer case. Dealer has been contacted.
Automatic passenger side seat belt wiring fell out of track. We have already had a recall on the drivers side belt and the same problem has happened with the passenger side automatic seat belt. We need the seat belt for safety measure when we drive the car. Thank you kelly bartunek
A few months ago the roof on my car started to develop rust in straight lines across it. It was still under warranty when I visited marrone dodge to see what could be done. This was back on april 8th, 1999. I was told by their body shop that the roof needed to be replaced along with the supporting brackets.
Seat belt not repaired under recall after 4 repair attempts, three times due to a lack of parts. (97v-073)
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 4,390 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 12% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Colt has 15 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 71, above average.
What to check before buying
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Plymouth Colt?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: seat belts, powertrain, electrical system. Total complaints: 71. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: seat belts (45%), driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (1%), rust, corrosion (1%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1993 Plymouth Colt?
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 1993 Plymouth Colt 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 1993 models
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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 2026-11-05.