1978 DODGE COLT
3 recalls, 0 complaints
07E064000 Aug 27, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTA... Read more
Consequence
A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
83V019000 Feb 24, 1983
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Defect Description
FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAPS ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY RUST IF EXPOSED TO ROAD SALT USED FOR SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE EXISTING SUPPORT STRAPS WITH GALVANIZED STEEL STRAPS WITHOUT CHARGE.
79V149000 Jun 13, 1979
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
THE POSSIBILITY OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL LEAKAGE EXISTS DUE TO AN INADEQUATE STAKING OPERATION THAT MAY ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK BY THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM AND DISCHARGE FROM THE PUMP BODY THROUGH THE PUMP BREATHER HOLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FUEL PUMPS AT NO COST TO OWNERS.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE COLT
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA99007
Opened: Mar 16, 1999 , Closed: May 30, 2000
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
ALLEGE THAT THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY DEPLOY FROM AN UNDERCARRIAGE OR TIRE/WHEEL IMPACT WITH A CURB, BUMP, DIP POTHOLE, ETC.
EA98002
Opened: Jan 30, 1998 , Closed: Apr 30, 1998
TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP
EA96014
Opened: Jun 28, 1996 , Closed: Jun 12, 1997
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE
THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ALLEGEDLY MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILS
PE96007
Opened: Jan 19, 1996 , Closed: Jun 28, 1996
AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILURE
THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ALLEGEDLY MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILS
PE94093
Opened: Dec 21, 1994 , Closed: Aug 2, 1995
TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAIL
There is no summary currently available
EA92034
Opened: Oct 22, 1992 , Closed: Oct 29, 1993
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE91066
Opened: Apr 10, 1991 , Closed: Aug 16, 1991
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE87035
Opened: Jul 1, 1987 , Closed: Sep 8, 1987
SEAT BLT STALK CABLE WIRES
SUMMARY:A REVIEW OF THE RECENT CANADIAN VEHICLE RECALL INFORMATION PRO-VIDED BY TRANSPORT CANADA REVEALED THAT CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SAFETYRECALL CAMPAIGN IN CANADA (CODE 393) ON CERTAIN 1977 THRU 1979 DODGE ANDPLYMOUTH COLT VEHICLES TO REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT BELT STALKS.A REVIEW OF AVAILABLE INF... Read more
DODGE COLT - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE COLT across all model years (1971, 1993).
23
Total Recalls
333
Total Complaints
8
Investigations
14
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
DODGE COLT - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 23 | View |
| 1993 | 2 | 121 | View |
| 1992 | 2 | 14 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 17 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 14 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 37 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 28 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 44 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 24 | View |
| 1985 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1978 (current) | 3 | 0 | |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 | View |