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1993 Plymouth Colt VistaProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 14 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
14
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Recalls
0
TSBs
3
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 14 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

4 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues.

!Inspect the Seat BeltsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission (4 reports).

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission4 (29%)
Seat Belts2 (14%)
Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.1 (7%)
Power Train:manual Transmission1 (7%)
Seat Belts:front:anchorage1 (7%)
Seat Belts:front:retractor1 (7%)
Structure:body:door1 (7%)
Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments1 (7%)

1993 Plymouth Colt Vista: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 29% of all reports filed for the 1993 Plymouth Colt Vista, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Seat Belts Issues

Seat Belts complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1993 Plymouth Colt Vista, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc. Issues

Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc. complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1993 Plymouth Colt Vista, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:manual Transmission Issues

Power Train:manual Transmission complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1993 Plymouth Colt Vista, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:manual transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

EA98002ClosedOpened Jan 1998 · closed Apr 1998

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1993 Plymouth Colt Vista vs. Class Average (Midsize-Large Station Wagons)

This vehicle

14

Class avg

10

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other midsize-large station wagons vehicles from 1993.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 14 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

Other Plymouth Colt Vista Model Years

1994199319921987
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1993 Plymouth Colt Vista: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1993 Plymouth Colt Vista?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1993 Plymouth Colt Vista is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1993 Plymouth Colt Vista reliable?
The 1993 Plymouth Colt Vista has 14 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1993 Plymouth Colt Vista problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1993 Plymouth Colt Vista have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 1993 Plymouth Colt Vista according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Plymouth Colt Vista problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
When was the 1993 Plymouth Colt Vista data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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