1991 DODGE COLT
1 recalls, 17 complaints - 4 TSBs
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
17 total complaints
1 crashes 1 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 23, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 2003
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HAD SHUT DOWN AND WOULD NOT RESTART. TS SCC
SEAT BELTS
Jul 24, 2000
BOTH MOTORIZED SHOULDER HARNESSES FAIL TO MOVE WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED. NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Mar 13, 2000
Incident date: Mar 5, 2000
WIRING HARNESS FROM THE BATTERY TO THE FIREWALL SHORT CIRCUITED, CAUSING AN UNDER HOOD FIRE. *AK
Fire
2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Jul 30, 1999
Incident date: Jun 2, 1999
ECU MODULE COMPUTER MODULE FAILED CAUSING COMPLETE ENGINE SHUT DOWN. MJS
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 28, 1997
Incident date: May 21, 1996
RECALL REPAIR NOT PERFORMED ON SEAT BELT BUCKLES DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTS.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Jun 11, 1997
SHOULDER STRAP TIGHTENS AROUND THE NECK AND SHOULDERS.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Jun 3, 1997
Incident date: Oct 12, 1996
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE FUEL INJECTOR IN THE FUEL PUMP AREA JUST DOWN AND ALLOWS THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN IN FULL OPERATION. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 3 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM AND THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jan 13, 1997
UNDER RECALL CAMPAIGN 95V103003 DEALER REPLACED ONLY THE BUCKLE/LATCH PLATE INSERTS BUT WON'T LOCK INTO BUCKLE, DEALER REFUSES TO FIX, AND INDICATES THAT THE RECALL DIDN'T REQUIRE FIXING LATCH PLATE. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Oct 19, 1996
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER RESTRAINTS ARE POSITIONED IN AN IMPROPER LOCATION/ PULLS UP AGAINST NECK AND FACE OF FRONT OCCUPANTS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Nov 6, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAS A HOLE IN IT, CAUSING FUMES TO LEAK INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Aug 29, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
#EA9604, THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ON THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDES CLUTCHES INTERMITTENTLY.*AK
SEATS
Jul 22, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1996
RIGHT SEAT WELD BROKE, CAUSING INSTABILITY OF SEAT.*DH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
May 20, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1991
FRONT SEAT BELTS, LAP/SHOULDER BELT WILL OVERTIGHTEN AND CANNOT GET OF SEAT, OPENS THE DOOR TO RELEASE THE SEAT BELTS. *AK
SEAT BELTS
May 10, 1996
EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTIONING OF AUTOMATIC SHOULDER HARNESS WHEN STOPPED MIDWAY ALONG TRACK OR WON'T GO TOWARDS DRIVER/PASS. AT ALL. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Oct 3, 1995
Incident date: Jun 24, 1995
CONSUMER WIFE WAS DRIVING WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKE THERE WAS NO BRAKE IT WAS THE MASTER CYLINDER IS NEEDED TO BE REPLACE . TT
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jul 3, 1995
Incident date: Jul 3, 1995
SOMETIMES SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 8, 1995
Incident date: Jan 13, 1995
DRIVERS SEATBELT FEMALE PORTION CRACKED AND PIECES FELL IN MAKING SEATBELT UNUSABLE. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1991 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) | 24.0 | 29.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 27.0 | 33.0 | 29.0 | Regular | $2,150 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 25.0 | 32.0 | 28.0 | Regular | $2,200 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 DODGE COLT
4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| 220000 SEATS | 1 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
0800600REV
Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
230800
Mar 3, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
080600
Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
233599REVA
Oct 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
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 (current) | 1 | 17 | |
| 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 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 | View |