1988 Plymouth Colt

The federal complaint record shows that from 1990 through 1994 complaints and recalls remained low, with only one recall in 1990 and 1991, a spike of three recalls and 77 complaints in 1993, then a return to a single recall in 1994. The 1988 model falls outside this observed window but its single crash‑related complaint and single fire‑related complaint are consistent with the modest safety concerns noted for later years. In 1988 the top complaint categories were seat‑belt issues (12 complaints) and isolated problems with latches, fuel system and exterior lighting, none of which appear in the later low‑volume years. Compared with the later generation, the 1988 model does not exhibit the later surge in overall complaints but does carry a baseline level of safety‑related complaints. Consequently, while the 1988 Plymouth Colt is not characterized by a high complaint volume, the presence of crash and fire complaints suggests a cautious approach, making a later model year a more prudent purchase.