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Plymouth Colt Vista — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Plymouth Colt Vista model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
12
Years to Avoid
1994, 1993, 1992
Best Years
1995, 1991, 1990, 1988, 1985

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Plymouth Colt Vista Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 1994, 1993, 1992 Plymouth Colt Vista are the most problematic years, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Plymouth Colt Vista, consider the 1995, 1991, 1990, 1988, 1985 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

12 model years analyzed