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1989 Plymouth Colt Wagon DL 4WD 5MT

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1989 Plymouth Colt Wagon – exterior Unverified
Photo: Plymouth Colt Vista (4980253469) by Michael Gil from Calgary, AB, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Colt Wagon (1988–1990); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Plymouth Colt Vista (4980253469) by Michael Gil from Calgary, AB, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Plymouth Colt Wagon by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Plymouth Colt Vista wagon (6778299642) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Plymouth Colt Vista wagon (6778298518) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1989 Plymouth Colt Wagon DL 4WD 5MT is an 87-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 wagon with a 5-speed manual and four-wheel drive. It starts at $11,430 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.

It makes 87 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).

The Colt Wagon measures 169.3 inches long on a 93.9-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$11,430 ($29,958 *)
Engine
Engine Type1.8L SOHC inline-4, naturally aspirated (Saturn 4G37)
Displacement1.8 L
Horsepower87 hp
ValvetrainSOHC, 2 valves per cylinder (8 valves)
Bore and Stroke80.6 x 86
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Injection TypeFFS
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFour-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City21 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined23 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Dimensions & Weight
Length169.3 in
Width64.4 in
Height56.1 in
Wheelbase93.9 in
Cargo Volume60.4 ft³
Interior
Headroom Front37.7 in
Headroom Rear38 in
Legroom Front40.6 in
Legroom Rear34.1 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1989 Plymouth COLT.

11 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1989 Plymouth COLT

Owner Complaints

11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1989 Plymouth COLT (1 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts7
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Exterior Lighting1
Power Train1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 9, 1997 · Seat Belts
“LEFT REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED TO LATCH PRIOR TO RECALL 95V-103.003. *AK”
Dec 17, 1996 · Engine And Engine Cooling Fire
“VEHICLE FIRE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)”
Dec 5, 1996 · Seat Belts
“RECALL ON SEAT BELTS NOT PERFORM DUE TO DEALERSHIP PROBLEMS.”
Aug 12, 1996 · Seat Belts
“SEAT BELT BUCKLE RECALL WORK NOT COMPLETED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.”
Jul 18, 1996 · Seat Belts
“PE96-007, AUTOMATIC LAP/SHOULDER BELT FAILURE, WILL NOT RETRACT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE (OTHER VEHICLE FROM (985817). *AK”

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 1989 PLYMOUTH COLT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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