1993 Plymouth Colt Vista Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1993 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 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. 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.
“This report is in regards to the 1993 plymouth colt vista I purchased on 04-30-01. Neither the driver's side or passenger's side front motorized seatblets are operable. This leaves only the lap belt for any type of restraint. In the event of a crash this defect coould lead to a fatality.*ak”
“Drivers 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.”
“Replacement 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.”
“Sliding door swing arm sheared off, causing door to stick.”
“Rear 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”
“Transmission failure.”
“When decelerating the vehicle slips into neutral and will not go. Please describe. 8ak”
“When decelerating the vehicle slips into neutral and will not go. Please describe. 8ak”
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 1993 Plymouth Colt Vista as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.