1986 DODGE COLT
1 recalls, 24 complaints
95V103003 May 24, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SUR... Read more
Complaint Statistics
24 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 15 |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 1 |
SEAT BELTS
Oct 31, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 2002
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 STATE... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
Mar 9, 2000
Incident date: Nov 1, 1999
FOR YEARS, WATER LEAKING INSIDE TRUNK. DON'T KNOW WHERE LEAK COMING FROM. ROTTED AWAY ENTIRE INTERIOR OF TRUNK. AROUND OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 1999, NOTICED SEAT BELT WON'T CLIP INTO PLACE, AND IF IT DOES AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, IT'S STUCK INSIDE. WHEN PRESS BUTTON "PRESS" NOTHING HAPPENS. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 9, 2000
Incident date: Nov 1, 1999
FOR YEARS, WATER LEAKING INSIDE TRUNK. DON'T KNOW WHERE LEAK COMING FROM. ROTTED AWAY ENTIRE INTERIOR OF TRUNK. AROUND OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 1999, NOTICED SEAT BELT WON'T CLIP INTO PLACE, AND IF IT DOES AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, IT'S STUCK INSIDE. WHEN PRESS BUTTON "PRESS" NOTHING HAPPENS. *AK
SEAT BELTS
May 12, 1998
RECALL NOTICE ON SEAT BELT, DEALER SAID NO PARTS AVAILABLE AND WILL NOT CALL CUSTOMER WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Feb 20, 1998
Incident date: Dec 1, 1994
SEAT BELT DIFFICULT TO DISENGAGE.
SEAT BELTS
Jul 2, 1997
Incident date: Jul 7, 1996
REAR DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERATIVE. THE SEAT BELTS ARE IN THE LOCK POSITION, CANNOT DISENGAGE THE BELT FROM THE BUCKLE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 23, 1997
TOOK VEHICLE IN TO BE REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL AND THE DEALER WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Sep 20, 1996
Incident date: Aug 30, 1996
SEAT BELT BUCKLE RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED TWICE; ONCE DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTS, SECOND TIME DEALER RECEIVED WRONG PARTS, CONSUMER WILL HAVE TO RETURN A THIRD TIME, HAS STILL NOT HEARD FROM DEALER (95V-103-003). *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 23, 1996
Incident date: Jul 19, 1996
CRANSHAFT BROKE, ALLOWING HARMONIC BALANCER TO FLY ACROSS THE INTERSTATE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 12, 1996
Incident date: Feb 28, 1992
THE REAR SEAT BELTS WILL NOT LATCH. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Apr 10, 1996
CAMPAIGN 95V103003 FOR SEAT BELT BUCKLE HAS BEEN DENIED BY MFR EVEN THOUGH ALL SEATBELT DISPLAYS TK 52 SHOW SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jan 4, 1996
Incident date: Feb 15, 1995
INTERNAL PLASTIC PART OF FRONT PASSENGER'S BUCKLE BROKE, CAUSING SEAT BELT BUCKLE TO NOT LATCH. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Sep 27, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1993
MANUFACTURER SAYS THERE IS NO RECALL ON MY SEAT BELT BUCKLES BUT THE SAME PROBLEM EXIST IN THEM. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Sep 15, 1995
#PE94-093 THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE HARD TO UNLATCH . TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 2, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
PASSENGER SIDE BUCKLE WILL JAM, AND DRIVER SIDE BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH PE94-093 ACTIVE. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 2, 1995
Incident date: May 1, 1994
TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS INOPERATIVE DUE TO PART OF BUCKLE BREAKING OFF AND FALLING INSIDE, WHICH CAUSES TO JAM. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Apr 28, 1995
Incident date: Jul 1, 1994
CARBURETOR FIRE. *AK
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Apr 28, 1995
Incident date: Jul 1, 1994
BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT DON'T RESTRAIN PROPERLY. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 24, 1995
Incident date: Aug 1, 1992
THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE DIDN'T RESTRAIN WOULD NOT STAY IN PLACE. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 17, 1995
Incident date: Apr 17, 1995
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH FOR PROPER USE OF SAFETY RESTRAINTS. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 5, 1995
VEHICLE SEAT BELT DRIVER SIDE BUCKLES RED PUSH IN BUTTON BROKE AND PIECES ARE INSIDE.THUS MAKING SEAT BELT INOPERATIVE.(PE94-093). TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 8, 1995
Incident date: Feb 3, 1995
SEAT BELT BUCKLE ON DRIVER SIDE WILL NOT LATCH. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 24, 1995
Incident date: Apr 1, 1994
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BUCKLE IS BROKEN. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 21, 1995
Incident date: Feb 3, 1995
FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT HAD TO BE OPENED WITH A SCREWDRIVER. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1986 DODGE COLT
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 25.0 | 29.0 | 27.0 | Regular | $2,300 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 31.0 | 37.0 | 33.0 | Regular | $1,900 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 28.0 | 35.0 | 31.0 | Regular | $2,000 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 24.0 | 22.0 | Premium | $3,500 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 28.0 | 24.0 | Premium | $3,200 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
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 (current) | 1 | 24 | |
| 1985 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 | View |