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.
The worst 1993 Plymouth Colt Vista problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seat belts4
- Transmission3
- Body2
- Acceleration1
- Visibility1
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- Seat belts4
- Transmission3
- Body2
- Acceleration1
- Visibility1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Transfer case lockup
EA98002
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Plymouth Colt Vista 3
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What 1993 Plymouth Colt Vista owners say
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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.
The radio failed.
Transmission failure.
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.
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.
Passenger's side seat belt will not retract when seat belt is in use.
Sliding door swing arm sheared off, causing door to stick.
When decelerating the vehicle slips into neutral and will not go. Please describe. 8ak
Defroster does not defrost the window during rainy weather. Tt
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Questions about the 1993 Plymouth Colt Vista
Is the 1993 Plymouth Colt Vista reliable?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 1993 Plymouth Colt Vista, close to a typical Colt Vista model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Plymouth Colt Vista?
Seat belts, with 4 complaints. Next is transmission (3).
How many recalls does the 1993 Plymouth Colt Vista have?
No recalls on record.
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