Dodge Colt 1988

Model Colt made in 1988 by Dodge got 28 consumer complains there are 12 investigations as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, power train and seat belts. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, seat belts. There was one recall concerning seat belts . The car has 3 modeles with engines 1.5l, 1.6l and 2.0l.

Model 1988

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 1.5L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD30/32/3133/41/36Regular$ 484387 729
( 1.5L) 4Manual, 4 gearsFWD34/38/3638/49/42Regular$ 417387 729
( 1.5L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD32/37/3435/48/40Regular$ 441387 729
( 1.6L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD24/26/2527/34/29Regular$ 600387 729
( 1.6L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD25/31/2728/40/32Regular$ 555387 729
( 1.5L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD28/30/2931/38/34Regular$ 5187871130
( 1.5L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD30/35/3234/45/38Regular$ 4687871130
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 5 gears4WD21/27/2323/34/27Regular$ 6521887 729

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
95V103003CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 01/01/1986 to 12/01/1991V (Vehicle)92000012/13/1995ODICHRYSLER GROUP LLC05/24/199505/24/1995
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryThe safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryOwners 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 sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. the manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
NotesSystem: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: passenger, multi-purpose vehicles and light duty trucks equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
EA92034CHRYSLER GROUP LLC10/22/199210/29/1993ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
 There is no summary currently available
SEAT BELTS
PE94093CHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/21/199408/02/1995TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAIL95V103010
 There is no summary currently available
PE94093CHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/21/199408/02/1995TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAIL95V103002
 There is no summary currently available
PE94093CHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/21/199408/02/1995TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAIL95V103003
 There is no summary currently available
PE94093CHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/21/199408/02/1995TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAIL95V103006
 There is no summary currently available
PE94093CHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/21/199408/02/1995TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAIL95V103004
 There is no summary currently available
PE94093CHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/21/199408/02/1995TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAIL95V103008
 There is no summary currently available
PE94093CHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/21/199408/02/1995TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAIL95V103007
 There is no summary currently available
PE94093CHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/21/199408/02/1995TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAIL95V103009
 There is no summary currently available
PE94093CHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/21/199408/02/1995TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAIL95V103001
 There is no summary currently available
PE94093CHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/21/199408/02/1995TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAIL95V103005
 There is no summary currently available
PE94093CHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/21/199408/02/1995TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAIL95V103011
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY
12/31/1996
 While driving the vehicle caught on fire in the fuel line system. please describe. *ak
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
01/01/19961
 While driving 60 mph, heard noise, suddenly transmission locked up, lost vehicle power, used momentum to coast to side of road, could have caused crash, transmission rebuilt. *ak
08/07/1996
 5speed manual transmission, when placed into neutral the engine races and the throttle seems stuck.*ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
04/01/1995103/19/1995
 Seat belt failed.
01/21/19961
 Seat belt recall repairs not completed due to unavailable parts. *sd
03/20/19960
 Seat belt recall repairs delayed due to scheduling difficulty. *sd
01/12/1991
 All four seat belts are not working and have been broken for the last 4 years. tt
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
12/01/1999211/01/1998
 Seat belt buckle broke and the latch will not catch in the buckle
06/19/1998
 Recall 95v103003, seat belt buckles. it has been approximately 2 years since consumer has been trying to get the vehicle's problem remedied. thus far, the dealer and manufacturer keep telling her that the parts are not available. she has completed all necessary documentation concerning this matter, and has no remaining information on the recall that was previously sent to her. *ak
 Consumer stated that she has been waiting for parts since august. left notice with dealer. dealer has no record of this and cannot replace buckle without removing harness, doesn't know if manufacturer will be responsible for this payment. *ak
08/21/1996
 Received 1st recall notice in feb and 2nd recall notice in august concening seat belt buckle recall repairs. dealer still does not have parts in stock. dealer did not say that he would order the parts. (95v-103.003). *ak
 Owner took vehicle to the dealer to have recall repair work done and was told parts were not available. recall #95v103003. *ak
02/20/19960
 Owner refused recall repairs to his seat belt buckles due to time constraints. *dsh
09/01/19871
 Seat belt buckle plastic broke, fell into buckle, causing failure of seat belt. tt
 Passenger side seat belt is broken received recall letter dealer replaced part seat belt is still broken . tt
02/01/1993104/01/1990
 #pe94-093 the driver side seat belt buckle is broke . tt red plastic broke off and fell inside belt catch making it malfunctions. *yh
 The driver and passenger side seat belt buckle came loose . tt
 The drivers side seat belt buckle wouldn't lock seat belt . *ak
01/01/19951
 Drivers side seat belt red plastic in latch broke, causing latch to jam. *ak
 Orange plastic piece where push to release broke on driver/passenger side, no longer catches; no longer holds seat belt together; does not work at all. tt
01/01/1991
 Passenger side seat front buckle will not latch. tt
11/03/19932
 Seatbelt buckle in lock position, it will not release, willing to let seat belt be viewed. tt
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
 Dealer made the appointment knowing there was no parts.
07/14/19941
 The shoulder straps failed to restrain on both seats, causing injuries. tt
SEATS
07/14/19941
 Upon impact, passenger flew forward then backward, causing seat to break. *ak
TIRES
01/01/1998
 I would like to know if there were any recalls for this tire in 1998. the tires were only two months old when the back passenger side tire came off the rim and caused me to spin into a guardrail. there was nothing in the road to cause the accident. it was reported as a blow out but the tire itself was not damaged, it came off the rim. i need to know if i have a valid complaint to take to the manufacturer or if they are not liable for this product once it is sold to the tire dealer. the company name i gave, avellino's, is the tire dealer. i will be speaking with them tomorrow about the tires but will keep the faulty tire for evidence. if you have any information that might help me please send it to my email address. thank you.( dot number: tire size: 165/80r13 )
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
08/07/1996
 5speed manual transmission, when placed into neutral the engine races and the throttle seems stuck.*ak