1993 DODGE COLT
2 recalls, 121 complaints - 8 TSBs
97V063002 May 12, 1997
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
EXCESS LUBRICATION CAN CAUSE THE RUBBER DOOR LATCH SWITCH COVER TO DEFORM, AND THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH TO MALFUNCTION, SO THAT THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE WOULD REMAIN AT THE A-PILLAR WHEN THE DOOR WAS CLOSED.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH WITH A SWITCH THAT UTILIZES REDUCED LUBRICATING GREASE, IMPROVED CONTACT SURFACE, AND A DIFFERENT RUBBER ISOLATION BOOT.
97V073002 May 12, 1997
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
THE GUIDE RAIL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE CONTAINS A COVERED CABLE AND ALSO AN ANGLED BELT GUIDE AT THE TOP END OF THE WEBBING. THE COMBINATION OF THESE FACTORS CAN LEAD, OVER TIME, TO THE CABLE'S MOVEMENT EXERTING ABRADING FORCE TO THE LOWER EDGES OF THE CABLE'S CHAMBER, SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE THE CABLE TO... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REPLACEMENT GUIDE RAIL THAT INCORPORATES A DOUBLE LIP DUST SEAL AND AN ANODIC OXIDE COATING.
Complaint Statistics
121 total complaints
3 crashes 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 53 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 19 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 15 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 7 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 2 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | 2 |
SEAT BELTS
Jan 31, 2012
Incident date: Mar 14, 2003
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE COLT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT CABLE WAS CAME LOOSE AND CAUSED THE SEAT BELTS TO BECOME INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE WAS REPAIRED THREE TIMES PRIOR TO THE MOST RECENT FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS U... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
May 15, 2006
Incident date: Jun 1, 2002
THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE SEAT BELTS FOR MY 1993 DODGE COLT IN 1997. I HAD THEM FIXED ACCORDING TO THE RECALL, BUT THEY FAILED AGAIN A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO. SAME PROBLEM. THERE IS AN AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT SLIDE FOR THE SHOULDER HARNESS ON BOTH FRONT SEATS AND IT DOES NOT WORK. THIS IS INCREDIBLY DA... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Nov 19, 2003
CONSUMER WAS COMPLAINING ABOUT A RETRACTABLE SEAT BELT PROBLEM. THE CABLE CORD CAME LOOSE. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THE CABLE CORD WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL AND THE CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR ANY SEAT BELT REPAIRS NOT MENTIONED IN THE RECALL. *AK *CB THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEA... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jul 1, 2002
Incident date: May 15, 2002
THIS IS FOLLOW-UP TO ODI ID#543609. PASSIVE RESTRAINT ON DRIVERS SIDE FAILED & REPAIRS WHICH THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THE DRIVE MOTOR BELT FAILED DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE AND WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. CALLS TO CHRYSLER CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HAVE FAILED. THE RECALL IS FOR FAILED RESTRAINTS... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jul 1, 2002
Incident date: Nov 1, 2000
THE TRANSMISSION FAILED! BEARINGS WERE ALL PITTED & LOPSIDED. GARAGE ATTEMPTED TO GET A USED REPLACEMENT WITHOUT SUCCESS. SEVERAL TRANSMISSION SHOPS TOLD ME THAT THEY THINK EVERY ONE MADE HAS FAILED? I COULDN'T GET A USED REPLACEMENT WITHIN A 100 MILE RADIUS! I FINALLY GOT A SHOP TO INSTALL A REBUIL... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jul 1, 2002
Incident date: May 20, 2002
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED AGAIN AFTER RECALL WAS DONE SEVERAL YEARS AGO. I CALLED DEALER & TEHY SAID THEY WOULD REQUEST THE PARTS & REPAIR AGAIN. WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER THEY CALLED ME & SAID THAT THE RECALL ONLY COVERED THE TRACK HARDWARE & THAT THE BELT MOTOR WAS STRIPPED. THEY REFUSED TO INSTALL... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Sep 7, 2001
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WAS ON RECALL AND FIXED, AFTER IT WAS REPLACED THE SEAT BELT TRACK FELL APART. *YH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Oct 24, 2001
Incident date: Sep 7, 2001
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WAS ON RECALL AND FIXED, AFTER IT WAS REPLACED THE SEAT BELT TRACK FELL APART. *YH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jul 17, 2001
SEAT BELT IS RAVELING, CONSUMER HAD RECALL 97V073002 COMPLETED REGARDING THE GUIDE RAIL. *SLC
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 6, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 1999
ROOF STRUTS IN VEHICLE WERE RUSTED AND REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP IN SUMMER OF 1999. TWO YEARS LATER, STRUTS WERE RUSTING AGAIN. DEALERSHIP WAS REFUSING TO ASSIST CONSUMER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
May 23, 2001
GUIDE CLIP ON RIGHT SIDE OF SEAT FOR BELT IS MADE IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT CUTS INTO BELT ITSELF, CAUSING BELT TO SHRED SEVERLY. VERY HAZARDOUS AND WILL NOT RESTRAIN PERSON IN VEHICLE IF EVER AN ACCCIDENT SHOULD OCCUR.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
May 21, 2001
Incident date: Dec 16, 1999
RECALL 97 V 073 002/DRIVER'S SIDE GUIDE RAIL: DRIVER'S SIDE PASSIVE RESTRAINT BELT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY STAY IN FORWARD POSITION, AND NOT SECURE OCCUPANT. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THIS VEHICLE NOT COVER UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK THE DEALER DAMAGED THE DOOR IN THE PROCESS O... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
May 21, 2001
Incident date: Dec 16, 1999
RECALL 97 V 073 002/DRIVER'S SIDE GUIDE RAIL: DRIVER'S SIDE PASSIVE RESTRAINT BELT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY STAY IN FORWARD POSITION, AND NOT SECURE OCCUPANT. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THIS VEHICLE NOT COVER UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK THE DEALER DAMAGED THE DOOR IN THE PROCESS O... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Apr 2, 2001
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT CABLE HAS COME OUT OF PLACE WHICH CAUSED SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERABLE. ALSO, RECALL NUMBER 97V073002 DEALT WITH SAME TYPE OF PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK DEALER VALIDATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A MANUFACTURER'S PROBLEM AND AGREED TO RE... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Apr 2, 2001
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT CABLE HAS COME OUT OF PLACE WHICH CAUSED SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERABLE. ALSO, RECALL NUMBER 97V073002 DEALT WITH SAME TYPE OF PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK DEALER VALIDATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A MANUFACTURER'S PROBLEM AND AGREED TO RE... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 5, 2001
Incident date: Mar 1, 1998
THE FIRST 2 RECALLS WERE PERFORMED BY BLACKWELL DODGE. SINCE THIS TIME, MY SEATBELTS HAVE MALFUNCTIONED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION AND ARE NOW NON-WORKING. WITH REPEATED CALLS TO DODGE, NO HELP OR SOLUTION HAS BEEN OBTAINED. THE ONLY RESPONSE I HAVE RECEIVED THROUGH CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THE CUSTO... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Mar 5, 2001
Incident date: Dec 14, 2000
CABLE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT FELL OUT OF THE GUIDE RAIL, RESULTING IN A SEAT BELT THE WILL NOT RESTRAIN PROPERLY. THIS SAME DEFECT WAS RECALLED ON THE TWO DOOR 1993 DODGE COLTS BUT NOT ON THE FOUR DOOR COLTS ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Jan 9, 2001
Incident date: Dec 30, 2000
DODGE RE-CALLED THIS CAR IN 1995 TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID HOSE, BUT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK
SEAT BELTS
Nov 29, 2000
Incident date: Jul 1, 2000
THE RIGHT FRONT MOTORBELT TRACK WORE OUT CAUSING THE CABLE TO FALL OUT, THE MOTORBELT WILL NOT MOVE. *SLC
SEAT BELTS
Oct 24, 2000
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT IS INOPERABLE DUE TO THE GUIDERAIL MALFUNCTIONING. NHTSA RECALL 97V073002/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 728 DEALT WITH SAME PROBLEM. THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. BOTH DEALER AND MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
SEAT BELTS
Aug 22, 2000
Incident date: Jun 30, 2000
MY COLT FIRST HAD TROUBLES WITH THE SEATBELT IN 1996. THA AUTOMATIC BELTS WOULD GET STUCK OR NOT MOVE EITHER FORWARD OR BACK. IT WAS TAKEN CARE OF BY THE DEALER AT NO CHARGE. WHEN I GOT THE RECALL IN JAN1998 IT AGAIN WENT IN AFTER JUST STARTING TROUBLE AGAIN. NOW IN 2000 THEDRIVER SIDE HAS DONE ... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Aug 11, 2000
RECALL 97V073: GUIDERAIL. REMEDY FAILED. *AK SEAT BELT FAILED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE RECALL WAS ISSUED AND WAS FIXED. IT HAS FAILED AGAIN AND FIXED BUT CONTINUES TO FAIL. *YH
SEAT BELTS
Jul 18, 2000
Incident date: Jul 15, 2000
RECALL 97V073002/DRIVER'S SIDE GUIDE RAIL: PASSENGER SIDE CABLE DROPPED OUT OF CHAMBER AND SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE BECOME STUCK, LEAVING OCCUPANT WITHOUT PROPER RESTRAINT. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT RECALL WAS ONLY FOR DRIVER'S SIDE, AND ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER COS... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 10, 2000
Incident date: Apr 1, 2000
RECALL 97V073002/ SEAT BELT BUCKLES. TWO YEARS AFTER THE RECALL HAD BEEN PERFORMED THE GUIDE RAIL FAILED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. DEALER WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLE AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 27, 2000
RECALL 97V0730000; PASSENGER'S SEATBELT MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE SEATBELT TO BECOME INOPERATIVE, WHICH WONT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF A CRASH. PREVIOUSLY, THE DEALER FIXED THE SEATBELT UNDER RECALL REPAIRS. BUT THE PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. PROBLEM REPAIRS AT CHRYSLER'S EXPENSE. *AK *M... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Feb 4, 2000
THE DRIVER'SIDE SHOULDER BELT WAS REPLACED THROUGH RECALL IN 1997. IT HAD ORIGINALLY FAILED SEVERAL MONTHS PRIOR TO THAT. AT THAT TIME, I REQUESTED THE PASSENGER SIDE SHOULDER BELT ALSO BE REPLACED, BUT DEALER INFORMED ME IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. SINCE THEN, THE PASSENGER SIDE SHOULDER BELT HA... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Jan 14, 2000
FRONT LAP BELT HAS WORN OUT, THE MATERIAL IS UNRAVELING ON THE SIDE, AND THERE IS A HOLE IN THE MIDDLE. THE PARTS ARE NOT BEING MANUFACTURED ANYMORE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Dec 24, 1999
Incident date: Jul 1, 1997
DODGE ISSUED A RECALL IN 1997 ON AUTOMATIC SEATBELTS. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT AND ASSUMED THAT MY SEATBELTS WOULD BE REPAIRED COMPLETELY (IT IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE). I RETURNED THE NEXT DAY TO PICK UP MY CAR. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC BELT WORKED, BUT THE PASSENGER SIDE DID NOT. THEY SAID ... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Oct 20, 1999
Incident date: Oct 20, 1999
DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR IS BROKEN, THE SEAT BELT IS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE, AND WON'T RETRACT. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Oct 14, 1999
Incident date: Jun 15, 1999
RECALL 97V-073 002/DRIVER SIDE GUIDE RAIL WAS RECEIVED AND REPAIRED; VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH PASSENGER SIDE GUIDE RAIL NOT FUNCTIONNING. WOULD LIKE NHTSA TO PROVIDE HELP OR INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER, AND WHY WOULD THEY CORRECT ONE PROBLEM, BUT NOT THE OTHER. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Aug 31, 1999
Incident date: Jun 30, 1999
WHEN THE SEATBELT IS PUT ON , IT GOES FORWARD AND GETS CAUGHT HALF WAY BETWEEN THE DOOR. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jul 16, 1999
WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S SEAT DISENGAGED FROM THE POSITION THAT IT WA S SUPPOSE TO BE LOCKED IN; IT SNAPPED AND SLID TO THE REAR. IT HAS CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, ONLY DAMAGING THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jun 23, 1999
Incident date: Jun 22, 1999
DEALER INSTALLED A NEW REPLACEMENT GUIDE RAIL, BUT REFUSED TO REPLACE ASSEMBLY CABLE UNLESS COST GO TO CONSUMER AS PER RECALL 97V-073.002. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER OR PROVIDE ADDTIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Jun 9, 1999
Incident date: Mar 12, 1999
WHEN USING SHOULDER BELTS THEY WORK INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN SHOULDER BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE LOCKS UP, CONSUMER HAS TO USE EMERGENCY RELEASE BUTTON TO GET OUT OF THE SHOULDER BELT. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Jun 3, 1999
Incident date: Apr 1, 1999
EXPERIENCING NO MOVEMENT OF BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT CONNECTORS WHEN THE VEHICLE DOORS ARE SHUT. HOWEVER THE SEAT BELT MOTOR BURNT UP, CAUSING FAILURE, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (97V073). *YC
SEAT BELTS
May 19, 1999
Incident date: Feb 12, 1999
SHOULDER BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE DOESN'T WORK DUE TO GUARDRAIL MOTOR BREAKING. CONSUMER CAN'T USE THE SHOULDER BELT. *AK
SEAT BELTS
May 18, 1999
Incident date: Mar 12, 1999
SHOULDER BELT ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOESN'T WORK DUE TO THE MOTOR WITHIN THE SEAT BELT BECOMING INOPERATIVE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Apr 28, 1999
Incident date: Sep 1, 1998
CONSUMER BELIEVES CABLE THAT WAS CUT BY CONSUMER SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN RECALL FOR MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT SYSTEM.(97V073000).
SEATS
Apr 28, 1999
Incident date: Sep 1, 1998
CONSUMER BELIEVES CABLE THAT WAS CUT BY CONSUMER SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN RECALL FOR MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT SYSTEM.(97V073000).
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Apr 16, 1999
Incident date: Dec 1, 1998
RECALLED MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT NOT REPAIRED.
SEAT BELTS
Apr 13, 1999
Incident date: Feb 10, 1999
DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR CAME UNDONE FROM TRACK. ALSO, THE BUCKLE HAD RELEASED FROM THE LATCH. THE MOTOR HAD STOPPED WORKING PROPERLY. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO CHECK. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Apr 13, 1999
Incident date: Mar 18, 1999
RECALLS 97V073002 AND 97V073000: RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE & CONTACTED DEALER FOR REPAIRS. WAS INFORMED BY THE FIRST DEALERSHIP THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE VEHICLE. WENT TO THE SECOND DEALERSHIP ND WAS GIVEN THE SAME INFORMATION. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 13, 1999
Incident date: Feb 10, 1999
DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR CAME UNDONE FROM TRACK. ALSO, THE BUCKLE HAD RELEASED FROM THE LATCH. THE MOTOR HAD STOPPED WORKING PROPERLY. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO CHECK. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Apr 5, 1999
Incident date: Mar 18, 1999
HAD RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 97V073000 IN THE MAIL & NOTIFIED THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT DRIVER'S SIDE GUIDE RAIL. THE FIRST DEALERSHIP INFORMED OWNER NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. THE 2ND DEALERSHIP DID NOT KNOW ABOUT RECALL, AS WELL AS HAD NO PARTS. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Apr 2, 1999
Incident date: Mar 15, 1999
SHOULDER BELTS ARE RIPPING 14 INCHES BELOW THE CONNECTION TO THE OVERHEAD. THE BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS MUCH WORSE. THE DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Mar 29, 1999
MOTOR BELT DRIVE CABLE FRAYED BY THE FAULTY GUIDE RAIL, DEALER REFUSES REPAIR UNDER RECALL CAMPAIGN 97V073000.
SEAT BELTS
Mar 26, 1999
Incident date: Jan 12, 1999
RECALL WORK NOT COMPLETED ON RECALL (#7282-SHOULDER MOTORBELT), DUE TO ADDITIONAL RAILS REQUIRED TO REPAIR (NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL COMPONENT).
SEAT BELTS
Mar 25, 1999
Incident date: Jan 11, 1999
MOTORBELTS MALFUNCTIONED AS STATED IN THE RECALL NOTICE HOWEVER REPLACEMENT NOT COMPLETED DUE TO ADDITIONAL REPAIRS (MOTOR UNIT) REQUIRED IN ORDER TO REMEDY FAILURE.
SEAT BELTS
Mar 15, 1999
Incident date: Jan 12, 1999
POWER SEAT BELT WIRE CAME OFF RENDERING SEAT BELT INOPERATIVE, RECALL REPAIR WORK COMPLETED HOWEVER UNABLE TO REPAIR.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Mar 12, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1997
CABLE INSIDE OF THE GUIDE RAIL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HAS COME OUT NOT ALLOWING THE SEATBELT TO WORK PROPERLY. I WAS NEVER SENT A RECALL AND I FIND A RECALL LISTED IN HERE FOR MY SPECIFIC PROBLEM. I CONTACTED BOTH MY DEALER AND CHRYSLER TO GET THIS REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE WHICH I WAS NOT. I WAS TOL... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1993 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 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 28.0 | 36.0 | 31.0 | Regular | $2,000 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 31.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 31.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
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, 1993 DODGE COLT
8 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
0800600REV
Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
2300800B
Nov 24, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
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
233599
Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
211093
Mar 1, 1993
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SHIFT CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE REVISION. *TW
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 (current) | 2 | 121 | |
| 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 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 | View |