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Dodge ColtYears to avoid, problems & recalls

Based on 281 NHTSA owner complaints across 18 model years, the Dodge Colt years to avoid are 1993, and the strongest years are 1987, 1988 and 1989. The Colt has 11 safety recalls on record.

Years to avoid'93Based on weighted complaintsBest years'87 '88 '89Fewest complaints for their ageOwner complaints281Top: Seat beltsSafety recalls111971–1996 model years

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports. Updated daily. How we score years.

Best & worst years

Dodge Colt years to avoid

Complaints by model year, colored by the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Colt median. Tap a year for its full report.

'71'76'77'78'80'82'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'96
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  • Caution
  • Solid
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1996Not rated–/1002 complaints · 0 recalls1994Not rated–/10018 complaints · 0 recalls1993Avoid24/100107 complaints · 2 recalls1992Not rated–/10014 complaints · 2 recalls1991Not rated–/10017 complaints · 1 recall1990Not rated–/10012 complaints · 1 recall1989Solid48/10033 complaints · 1 recall1988Solid55/10025 complaints · 1 recall1987Solid52/10028 complaints · 1 recall1986Not rated–/10022 complaints · 1 recall1985Not rated–/1001 complaint · 0 recalls1984Not rated–/1001 complaint · 0 recalls1982Not rated–/1001 complaint · 0 recalls1980Not rated–/1000 complaints · 1 recall1978Not rated–/1000 complaints · 2 recalls1977Not rated–/1000 complaints · 2 recalls1976Not rated–/1000 complaints · 1 recall1971Not rated–/1000 complaints · 3 recalls
Complaints by system

Most common Dodge Colt problems

All model years combined: 281 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Seat belts20810
Power train151
Engine and engine cooling150
Electrical system103
Service brakes, hydraulic72
Seats72
Visibility61
Fuel system, gasoline62
Suspension60
9 other systems292
11 recalls

Dodge Colt recalls

Newest first. The ring shows the share of affected vehicles repaired, from the manufacturer's latest report to NHTSA.

–Front: anchorage97V-073 · 1992–1993 · May 12, 1997 · 24,000 vehicles–Doors: latch97V-063 · 1992–1993 · May 12, 1997 · 46,000 vehicles–Front: buckle assembly95V-103 · 1986–1991 · May 24, 1995 · 920,000 vehicles–Tank assembly: mounting83V-019 · 1977–1978 · Feb 24, 1983 · 160,000 vehicles–Interior lighting80V-010 · 1980 · Feb 15, 1980 · 25,004 vehicles–Delivery: fuel pump79V-149 · 1978 · Jun 13, 1979 · 15,000 vehicles–Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings77V-202 · 1977 · Nov 16, 1977 · 1,402 vehicles–Power train: automatic transmission76V-124 · 1976 · Aug 10, 1976 · 800 vehicles–Vehicle speed control71V-002 · 1971 · Nov 6, 1971 · 1,278 vehicles–Structure: body71V-178 · 1971 · Oct 6, 1971 · 4,685 vehicles–Mechanical: linkage and cable71V-175 · 1971 · Oct 6, 1971 · 4,685 vehicles
10 investigations

NHTSA investigations of the Colt

  1. STEERING COLUMN SEPARATIONDP03002 · 1993–1995 · closed Jul 22, 2003
    No recall
  2. INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTEA99007 · 1994 · closed May 30, 2000
    No recall
  3. TRANSFER CASE LOCKUPEA98002 · 1990 · closed Apr 30, 1998
    Led to recall 98V-069
  4. AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILUREEA96014 · 1989–1994 · closed Jun 12, 1997
    Led to recall 97V-063
  5. AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILUREPE96007 · 1989–1993 · closed Jun 28, 1996
    No recall
  6. TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAILPE94093 · 1986–1991 · closed Aug 2, 1995
    Led to recall 95V-103
  7. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESEA92034 · 1985–1988 · closed Oct 29, 1993
    No recall
  8. REAR BUMPER COVER FIRESPE91138 · 1986–1987 · closed Jan 21, 1992
    No recall
  9. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESPE91066 · 1986 · closed Aug 16, 1991
    No recall
  10. SEAT BLT STALK CABLE WIRESPE87035 · 1977–1979 · closed Sep 8, 1987
    No recall