1995 Plymouth Colt

1995 Plymouth Colt

The 1995 Plymouth Colt was a subcompact car that was available in both sedan and coupe body styles. It was powered by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produced 92 horsepower and 97 lb-ft of torque, and it was paired with either a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic transmission. The Colt was known for its fuel efficiency, but it was criticized for its lack of power and its cramped interior.

Engine

• 1.5L 4-Cylinder
  • Blown Head Gasket
    • Description/Symptoms: Coolant leaks, overheating, white smoke from exhaust
    • Solution: Replace head gasket
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $1,500+
    • Recalls: None Found
  • Intake Manifold Gasket Failure
    • Description/Symptoms: Vacuum leaks, rough idle, loss of power
    • Solution: Replace intake manifold gasket
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500+
    • Recalls: None Found

Transmission

• 5-Speed Manual
  • Transmission Grinding
    • Description/Symptoms: Grinding noise when shifting gears
    • Solution: Replace transmission gears or synchronizers
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $2,000+
    • Recalls: None Found
• 4-Speed Automatic
  • Transmission Slipping
    • Description/Symptoms: Transmission does not engage properly, slipping gears
    • Solution: Rebuild or replace transmission
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $2,500+
    • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

• Front Suspension Strut Mounts
  • Description/Symptoms: Clunking noise when going over bumps, loss of steering control
  • Solution: Replace strut mounts
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400
    • Recalls: None Found
• Rear Suspension Springs
  • Description/Symptoms: Sagging rear end, rough ride
  • Solution: Replace rear suspension springs
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500
    • Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Alternator Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Dimming lights, difficulty starting the engine, battery warning light
  • Solution: Replace alternator
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $400 - $600+
    • Recalls: None Found
• Starter Solenoid Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Difficulty starting the engine, clicking noise from starter
  • Solution: Replace starter solenoid
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200
    • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Door Lock Actuators
  • Description/Symptoms: Difficulty locking or unlocking doors
  • Solution: Replace door lock actuators
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400
    • Recalls: None Found
• Tail Light Lens Cracking
  • Description/Symptoms: Cracked tail light lenses
  • Solution: Replace tail light lenses
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $50 - $100
    • Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Power Window Motors
  • Description/Symptoms: Difficulty rolling up or down windows
  • Solution: Replace power window motors
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400 per window
    • Recalls: None Found

Summary The 1995 Plymouth Colt is a reliable and fuel-efficient car, but it has some common issues that can be expensive to fix. The most serious issue is the head gasket failure, which can lead to engine damage. Other common issues include transmission problems, suspension issues, and electrical issues. Overall, the Colt is a good value for the money, but it is important to be aware of the potential problems before buying one.