1987 DODGE COLT
1 recalls, 44 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
44 total complaints
2 crashes 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 13 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 4 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 17, 2003
Incident date: Oct 10, 2003
THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH WHEN A 5" CHUNK OF TREAD CAME OFF THE TIRE AND EXPOSED THE STEEL BELTS IN THE TIRE. THE AIR STARTED TO LEAK OUT. *AK SOME TIME AFTER THE TREAD SEPARATED THE TIRE STARTED TO LOSE AIR. THE TREAD WEAR PATTERN INDICATED THAT THE TIRE MAY HAVE BEEN ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 19, 2001
Incident date: Jun 12, 1999
HELLO!I PURCHASED THIS 1987 DODGE COLT VISTA WAGON USED IN 1999 AND INITIALLY WHEN PURCHASED THE AUTO/TRANSMISSION FLOATED OUT OF GEAR IN A BUSY AREA AND WOULD NOT MOVE,UNTIL I PLAYED WITH THE LEVER,AND FINALLY IT JUMPED INTO GEAR.IT HAPPENS AT VARIOUS TIMES AND I MUST SIT IN CAR AT AN IDLE AT LEAST... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Feb 23, 2000
Incident date: Feb 1, 2000
CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAKS FUMES INSIDE VEHICLE THROUGH VENTS CAUSING SAFETY HAZARD OF CARBON MONOXIDE FOR THOSE INSIDE VEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Oct 29, 1999
VEHICLE CONTINUALLY SMOKES AND DID NOT PASS INSPECTION. MJS
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Oct 29, 1999
AIR CONDITIONER PROBLEMS. MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Oct 29, 1999
VEHICLE CONTINUALLY SMOKES AND DID NOT PASS INSPECTION. MJS
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Oct 29, 1999
AIR CONDITIONER PROBLEMS. MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Oct 29, 1999
VEHICLE CONTINUALLY SMOKES AND DID NOT PASS INSPECTION. MJS
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Oct 29, 1999
AIR CONDITIONER PROBLEMS. MJS
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 19, 1999
CONSUMER WAS IN A LIGHT REAR END ACCIDENT, AND AFTER CONTINUOUS DRIVING REAR AXLE BROKE. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Apr 29, 1998
HOLE IN EXHAUST PIPE.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Nov 6, 1997
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE AFTER RECALL REPAIRS.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 21, 1997
Incident date: Jan 31, 1997
RECALL REPAIR NOT PERFORMED ON FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 20, 1997
Incident date: Aug 20, 1993
PLASTIC IN REAR AND CENTER SEAT BELT BUCKLE HAD DEGRADED. THIS VARIATION IS CAUSED BY POSSIBLE CONTACT OF SUN RAYS. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Jul 1, 1996
FUEL PUMP LEAK.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Feb 27, 1997
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
May 27, 1997
MUFFLER FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 27, 1997
VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Jan 16, 1997
MAIN OIL SEAL FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Jul 1, 1996
DISTRIBUTOR CAP FAILED.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Jul 1, 1996
GAS GAUGE INOPERATIVE.
POWER TRAIN
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Jul 1, 1996
SPEEDOMETER INOPERATIVE.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
Jan 22, 1997
Incident date: Dec 30, 1996
REAR DEFROSTER SWITCH BROKE.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jan 22, 1997
Incident date: Dec 19, 1996
SEAT BELT BUCKLES INOPERATIVE
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Oct 10, 1996
Incident date: Aug 21, 1996
REAR SEAT BELT FAILED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 22, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1996
REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED. *SD
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Jun 18, 1996
Incident date: Dec 9, 1994
THE REAR SPINDLE DETERIORATED, CAUSING THE REAR WHEEL TO LCOK UP. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 17, 1996
Incident date: Feb 2, 1992
LEFT SIDE PASSENGER SEAT BELT WILL NOT LOCK. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 2, 1996
Incident date: Jan 3, 1995
DRIVERS SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILS TO LATCH.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
May 2, 1996
Incident date: Jan 3, 1995
BOLT FOR WINDSHIELD WIPER ON DRIVERS SIDE BROKE OFF, CAUSING WIPER TO FALL OFF/POOR VISIBILITY. *DSH
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Feb 26, 1996
Incident date: Feb 15, 1996
WHILE DRIVING, HEARD LOUD BURST W/COMPARTMENT FILLING WITH STEAM AND ANTI-FREEZE BURNT DRIVERS FOOT FROM UNDER DASH. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
1 injured
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Feb 26, 1996
Incident date: Feb 15, 1996
WHILE DRIVING, HEARD LOUD BURST W/COMPARTMENT FILLING WITH STEAM AND ANTI-FREEZE BURNT DRIVERS FOOT FROM UNDER DASH. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Dec 6, 1995
Incident date: Dec 3, 1994
#95V103003 DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE . TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Sep 20, 1995
#PE94-093 THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT BUCKLE . TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jul 15, 1995
PURCHASE NEW 7/87 DRIVE CAR FOR TWO YEAR WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND CAR STALL NEED A NEW ENGINE AND THE ROTOR WAS REPLACE. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 15, 1995
PURCHASE NEW 7/87 DRIVE CAR FOR TWO YEAR WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND CAR STALL NEED A NEW ENGINE AND THE ROTOR WAS REPLACE. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 22, 1995
Incident date: Feb 21, 1995
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED TO LATCH. *AW
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
May 16, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
WHILE COMING DOWN THE MOUNTAIN 5-SPEED TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO IN ANY GEARS. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
May 3, 1995
Incident date: May 3, 1993
PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR DON'T RETRACT. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 21, 1995
Incident date: Jun 15, 1994
AT ONE TIME, DRIVER'S SHOULDER/LAP BELT WOULD CATCH AND NOT RELEASE; NOW DOES NOT CATCH AT ALL; CAUSE UNKNOWN. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 17, 1995
Incident date: Apr 1, 1995
ONE FRONT AND ONE REAR SEAT BELT WILL NOT LATCH/STICKS. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 14, 1995
Incident date: Apr 8, 1995
DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT RELEASE BUTTON WILL NOT PROPERLY FASTEN FOR OCCUPANT RESTRAINT DUE TO CHIPPED PIECES. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Feb 27, 1995
Incident date: Feb 27, 1995
PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BELT JAMMED. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Feb 17, 1995
Incident date: Dec 12, 1994
SEAT BELTS DID NOT WORK IN ACCIDENT AND DRIVER HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. TT
Crash
1 injured
EPA Fuel Economy, 1987 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 | 30.0 | 27.0 | Regular | $2,300 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 29.0 | 34.0 | 31.0 | Regular | $2,000 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 27.0 | 34.0 | 30.0 | Regular | $2,100 |
| 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) | 22.0 | 29.0 | 25.0 | Premium | $3,100 |
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 (current) | 1 | 44 | |
| 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 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 | View |