1988 Plymouth Colt E Hatch 4MT
The 1988 Plymouth Colt E Hatch 4MT is a 68-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 hatchback with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $7,790 MSRP and is rated at 31 mpg combined.
It makes 68 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 29 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (31 mpg combined).
The Colt measures 157.3 inches long on a 93.7-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $7,790 ($21,401 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5L SOHC inline-4, naturally aspirated (Orion 4G15 / G15B) |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 68 hp |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder (8 valves) |
| Bore and Stroke | 75.5 x 82 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Injection Type | Twin-barrel carburetor (FFS) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 29 MPG |
| Highway | 35 MPG |
| Combined | 31 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 157.3 in |
| Width | 63.8 in |
| Height | 50.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 93.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11 ft³ |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1988 Plymouth Colt E Hatch 4MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1988 Plymouth COLT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 24, 1995 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign 95V103003
14 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1988 Plymouth COLT
Owner Complaints
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Plymouth COLT (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Seat Belts | 10 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1988 PLYMOUTH COLT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.