Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1986 Plymouth Colt, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Seat belts6
- Power train1
- Fuel system, gasoline1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls
95V103003 · Seat belts24 May 1995 · 920,000 vehicles
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
NHTSA investigations
EA92034 · Engine and engine coolingopened 22 Oct 1992 · closed 29 Oct 1993
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation