1992 Plymouth Colt Vista Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1992 Plymouth Colt Vista. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seat belts. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“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”
“Seat belt track cable broken”
“No summary”
“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…”
“Automatic shoulder belts fail to retract as designed, while driving, driver not properly restrained.*ak”
“The second door hinges came off (passenger) . Tt”
“Brakes 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”
“Brakes 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”
Defect investigations
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Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1992 Plymouth Colt Vista as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.