Brakes
Filed Sep 10, 1997
WHEN DRIVING ON ANY TYPE OF PAVEMENT UPON DEPRESSNG THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE WILL JUMP FORWARD. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 816219
1992 Dodge Colt Vista
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Sep 10, 1997
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview
Our database contains 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1992 Dodge Colt Vista, most frequently naming the brakes, suspension and fuel system categories. 6 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec 1995 | 1 | 2 |
| Feb 1997 | 1 | 3 |
| Sep 1997 | 1 | 4 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Brakes233.3%
- Suspension233.3%
- Fuel system116.7%
- Seat belts116.7%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
BrakesSuspension
Filed Feb 12, 1997
BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS CRACKED/DAMAGED.
- NHTSA ID
- 514760
- Incident
- Dec 27, 1996
Suspension
Filed Dec 15, 1995
PURCHASE CAR USED CAR HAS 24,000 MILES THE SHOCK ABSORBERS FAILED. TT
- NHTSA ID
- 976649
Fuel systemSeat belts
Filed Jul 27, 1995
GAS TANK HARD TO FILL, SHUTS OFF AFTER .3/.4 GALS. OFTEN OVERFLOWS.
- NHTSA ID
- 484372
- Incident
- Dec 1, 1994
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
0800600REV
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
2300800B
SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
230800
SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
080600
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
233599REVA
STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
233599
SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.