Driver side seat harness unsafe----delays on working and caught head between belt, steering wheel and left welt on neck. Snap would not release harness belt.
The worst 1990 Plymouth Colt problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seat belts7
- Electrical2
Problems by type
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- Seat belts7
- Electrical2
Recalls 1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
Recall number 95V103003 · Recall details
See all 1 recalls for the 1990 Plymouth Colt
Defect investigations
Automatic shoulder belt failure
The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails
EA96014
Auto shoulder belt failure
The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails
PE96007
Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Plymouth Colt 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1990 Plymouth Colt owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Car shuts down shakes complete tuneup dealer dia. Computer not resp. To problem new chip to find problem not order car has original miles of 40,006 for 9 yrs. Dealer cannot find problem without new chip. Seat beats choke pass. & driver.
Motorized seat belt failure.
Owner states that upon entering vehicle and turning key the automatic seat belt retractors get too tight, choking occupants on both driver's and passenger's sides, owner also notes that problem had been repaired and three months later it came back.
Automatic shoulder belt locked in closed position. It will not retract. Motor seems to be burnt out.
The drivers automatic restraint system restrains so tightly that it chokes the driver. Please describe.
Passenger seatbelt retractor does not work, seatbelt is at full extend. Tt
Shoulder/lap belt buckles inoperative, release mechanism broke inside buckle, male won't go into female portion. Tt
Consumer was driving car caught on fire think electrical. Tt
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Questions about the 1990 Plymouth Colt
Is the 1990 Plymouth Colt reliable?
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 1990 Plymouth Colt, fewer than a typical Colt model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Plymouth Colt?
Seat belts, with 7 complaints. Next is electrical (2).
How many recalls does the 1990 Plymouth Colt have?
1 recall, covering seat belts.
Was there a recall on the 1990 Plymouth Colt seat belts?
Yes, 1 recall: 95V103003. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Plymouth Colt have the most seat belts problems?
The Plymouth Colt model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1993 (61 complaints) and 1992 (11 complaints).
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