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1989 Plymouth Colt

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 30 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
1.5L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 24 28 26 342
1.5L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular 28 35 30 296
1.5L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 26 32 28 317
1.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 21 27 23 386

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

13 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Seat Belts 7 Engine And Engine Cooling 4 Exterior Lighting 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1989 Plymouth Colt?

EPA figures for the 1989 Plymouth Colt reach 30 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1989 Plymouth Colt?

No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 1989 Plymouth Colt in our latest data refresh.

What are common problems with the 1989 Plymouth Colt?

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA for the 1989 Plymouth Colt, most often about: Seat Belts, Engine And Engine Cooling, Exterior Lighting. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.