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1986 Dodge ColtProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 22 owner complaints about the 1986 Dodge Colt, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints221 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem21Seat belts

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 31, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1986 Dodge Colt has problems

22 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 belts210
Engine and engine cooling10
Fuel system, gasoline11
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1986 Dodge Colt recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 95V-103 · May 24, 1995 · 920,000 vehicles

Risk. THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.

Best & worst years

1986 vs. every other Colt year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Colt median. How we score

'71'76'77'78'80'82'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'96
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1986 Dodge Colt, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESEA92034 · closed Oct 29, 1993
    No recall
  2. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESPE91066 · closed Aug 16, 1991
    No recall
  3. REAR BUMPER COVER FIRESPE91138 · closed Jan 21, 1992
    No recall
  4. TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAILPE94093 · closed Aug 2, 1995
    Led to recall 95V-103
In owners' words

What Colt owners report

Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL REGARDING THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH A LIFETIME WARRANTY. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THERE HAD ALWAYS BEEN PROBLEMS WITH THE BACK SEAT BELT BUCKLES. THE PROBLEM WAS BOTH BACK SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE STUCK IN THE SEAT. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED, HOWEVER THEY STATED…
Complaint 8022013 · Oct 31, 2002
CAMPAIGN 95V103003 FOR SEAT BELT BUCKLE HAS BEEN DENIED BY MFR EVEN THOUGH ALL SEATBELT DISPLAYS TK 52 SHOW SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE. *AK
Complaint 982555 · Apr 10, 1996
VEHICLE SEAT BELT DRIVER SIDE BUCKLES RED PUSH IN BUTTON BROKE AND PIECES ARE INSIDE.THUS MAKING SEAT BELT INOPERATIVE.(PE94-093). TT
Complaint 963147 · Apr 5, 1995

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