1994 DODGE COLT
0 recalls, 23 complaints - 7 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
23 total complaints
3 crashes 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Sep 30, 2004
Incident date: Nov 15, 1995
THE STEERING WHEEL CAME OFF WHILE PARKING. DEALER WAS CONTACTED.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 10, 2003
Incident date: Oct 10, 2003
WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION DOESN'T SHIFT PROPERLY FROM THE FIRST TO THE SECOND GEAR, WON'T SHIFT, AND MAKES LOUD NOISE. ALSO, CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF AN AIR BAG SYSTEM PROBLEM. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
AIR BAGS
Oct 10, 2003
Incident date: Oct 10, 2003
WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION DOESN'T SHIFT PROPERLY FROM THE FIRST TO THE SECOND GEAR, WON'T SHIFT, AND MAKES LOUD NOISE. ALSO, CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF AN AIR BAG SYSTEM PROBLEM. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
May 4, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Aug 23, 2000
Incident date: Jun 17, 2000
ENGINE HEAD GASKET WOULD KEEP LEAKING OIL. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER AT LEAST 5 DIFFERENT TIMES FOR LEAKING GASKET. EACH TIME WOULD BE REPAIRED & THEN PROBLEM WOULD REAPPEAR AGAIN. ALSO, TRANSMISSION WAS FAILING TO SHIFT PROPERLY.*AK THE HEAD GASKET PROBLEM CONTINUED AND NOW THREE HEAD GASKET ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 23, 2000
Incident date: Jun 17, 2000
ENGINE HEAD GASKET WOULD KEEP LEAKING OIL. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER AT LEAST 5 DIFFERENT TIMES FOR LEAKING GASKET. EACH TIME WOULD BE REPAIRED & THEN PROBLEM WOULD REAPPEAR AGAIN. ALSO, TRANSMISSION WAS FAILING TO SHIFT PROPERLY.*AK THE HEAD GASKET PROBLEM CONTINUED AND NOW THREE HEAD GASKET ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Aug 23, 2000
Incident date: Jun 17, 2000
ENGINE HEAD GASKET WOULD KEEP LEAKING OIL. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER AT LEAST 5 DIFFERENT TIMES FOR LEAKING GASKET. EACH TIME WOULD BE REPAIRED & THEN PROBLEM WOULD REAPPEAR AGAIN. ALSO, TRANSMISSION WAS FAILING TO SHIFT PROPERLY.*AK THE HEAD GASKET PROBLEM CONTINUED AND NOW THREE HEAD GASKET ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 23, 2000
Incident date: Jun 17, 2000
ENGINE HEAD GASKET WOULD KEEP LEAKING OIL. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER AT LEAST 5 DIFFERENT TIMES FOR LEAKING GASKET. EACH TIME WOULD BE REPAIRED & THEN PROBLEM WOULD REAPPEAR AGAIN. ALSO, TRANSMISSION WAS FAILING TO SHIFT PROPERLY.*AK THE HEAD GASKET PROBLEM CONTINUED AND NOW THREE HEAD GASKET ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Apr 27, 2000
Incident date: Mar 1, 2000
VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT USED LAST FEB 24, 2000. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, THE VEHICLE PASSED SAFETY INSPECTION. LAST APRIL 18, CAR WAS SENT TO A TIRE DEALER FOR TIRE REPLACEMENT. MECHANICS FOUND A HUGE CRACK ON FRAME AT REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM PROBABLY CAUSED BY METAL FATIGUE.. FURTHER VISUAL INSPECTION IN... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Apr 20, 2000
Incident date: Apr 18, 2000
TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND THEY TOLD CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS A BIG CRACK IN THE FRAME OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. IF DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY CAR COULD LOSE CONTROL. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Feb 23, 2000
Incident date: Mar 11, 1996
AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WHILE TRAVELING ON THE STREET AT 35 MPH. NO POTHOLE OR BUMP. VEHICLE WAS ROLLED OVER AT THE TIME OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Oct 29, 1998
A FUEL SMELL CONSUMES THE ENTIRE VEHICLE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SEATS
Jun 11, 1998
Incident date: Apr 17, 1998
WHILE DRIVING BOLTS THAT HOLD DRIVER'S SEAT TO VEHICLE CHASSIS BROKE. METAL HAS TORN AWAY FROM CHASSIS. DEALERS NOTED POSSIBLE MANUFACTURING DEFECT. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Jan 26, 1998
Incident date: Jan 7, 1998
WHILE MERGING ONTO A HIGHWAY GOING 50-55 MPH THE CAR JUST COMPLETELY CUT OFF, LOST ALL POWER EXCEPT FOR THE LIGHTS. WHEN VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MECHANIC, MECHANIC STATED THAT COMPUTER SYSTEM WAS COMPELETELY DEAD. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 25, 1997
Incident date: May 27, 1997
CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING SERIOUS BURNS TO THE STOMACH AREA, AND SHIRT WAS ALSO BURNED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jan 2, 1997
Incident date: Jan 2, 1997
WHEN STARTING VEHICLE, IT WOULD NOT START, EXPERIENCED LOSS OF POWER AT VARIOUS TIMES, HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, SEVERAL TIMES, WHO COULD NOT FIND OR FIX PROBLEM, BUT WOULD REPLACE PARTS. SENDING INVOICES. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
Aug 19, 1996
CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS TWICE AND REAR BRAKE SHOES TWICE. CONSUMER IS DOING THIS EVERY SIX MONTHS.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Aug 19, 1996
CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS TWICE AND REAR BRAKE SHOES TWICE. CONSUMER IS DOING THIS EVERY SIX MONTHS.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Apr 18, 1996
DRIVERS SEAT SHOULDER HARNESS TOO FAR BACK, SEAT BELT TWISTS/JAMS IN GUIDE WHEN PULLED FORWARD. *DSH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Feb 29, 1996
Incident date: Jun 2, 1995
FUEL LINE ROUTED UNDER VEHICLE RUPTURED, STALLING VEHICLE. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Oct 26, 1995
BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING WHILE DRIVING AT 30-40MPH. TT AND THERE WERE ALSO TWO INJURIES. *JB
Crash
2 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 9, 1995
VEHICLE WILL RATTLE WHEN SHIFTING IN 1ST TO 2ND. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TEST DRIVEN BY MANAGER @ DEALERSHIP, BUT CAN'T DETECT CAUSE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jan 30, 1995
Incident date: Apr 3, 1994
HAD PROBLEM ON THE BRAKE CONSUMER DOESN'T KNOW THE KIND OF BRAKE. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1994 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 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 28.0 | 35.0 | 31.0 | Regular | $2,000 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 30.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 30.0 | 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, 1994 DODGE COLT
7 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 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
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 (current) | 0 | 23 | |
| 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 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 | View |