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] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 1.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 30/32/31 | 33/41/36 | Regular | $ 484 | 3 | 87 729 |
( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 34/38/36 | 38/49/42 | Regular | $ 417 | 3 | 87 729 |
( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 32/37/34 | 35/48/40 | Regular | $ 441 | 3 | 87 729 |
( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/26/25 | 27/34/29 | Regular | $ 600 | 3 | 87 729 |
( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/31/27 | 28/40/32 | Regular | $ 555 | 3 | 87 729 |
( 1.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 28/30/29 | 31/38/34 | Regular | $ 518 | 7 | 871130 |
( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 30/35/32 | 34/45/38 | Regular | $ 468 | 7 | 871130 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 21/27/23 | 23/34/27 | Regular | $ 652 | 18 | 87 729 |
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
95V103003 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 01/01/1986 to 12/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 920000 | 12/13/1995 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/24/1995 | 05/24/1995 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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 Summary | The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: 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 ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
EA92034 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/22/1992 | 10/29/1993 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
SEAT BELTS | ||||||
PE94093 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/21/1994 | 08/02/1995 | TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAIL | 95V103010 | |
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
PE94093 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/21/1994 | 08/02/1995 | TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAIL | 95V103002 | |
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
PE94093 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/21/1994 | 08/02/1995 | TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAIL | 95V103003 | |
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
PE94093 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/21/1994 | 08/02/1995 | TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAIL | 95V103006 | |
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
PE94093 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/21/1994 | 08/02/1995 | TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAIL | 95V103004 | |
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
PE94093 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/21/1994 | 08/02/1995 | TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAIL | 95V103008 | |
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
PE94093 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/21/1994 | 08/02/1995 | TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAIL | 95V103007 | |
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
PE94093 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/21/1994 | 08/02/1995 | TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAIL | 95V103009 | |
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
PE94093 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/21/1994 | 08/02/1995 | TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAIL | 95V103001 | |
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
PE94093 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/21/1994 | 08/02/1995 | TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAIL | 95V103005 | |
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
PE94093 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/21/1994 | 08/02/1995 | TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAIL | 95V103011 | |
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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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 | |||
01/01/1996 | 1 | ||
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 | |||
04/01/1995 | 1 | 03/19/1995 | |
Seat belt failed. | |||
01/21/1996 | 1 | ||
Seat belt recall repairs not completed due to unavailable parts. *sd | |||
03/20/1996 | 0 | ||
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 | |||
12/01/1999 | 2 | 11/01/1998 | |
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 | |||
02/20/1996 | 0 | ||
Owner refused recall repairs to his seat belt buckles due to time constraints. *dsh | |||
09/01/1987 | 1 | ||
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 | |||
02/01/1993 | 1 | 04/01/1990 | |
#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 | |||
01/01/1995 | 1 | ||
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 | |||
11/03/1993 | 2 | ||
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. | |||
07/14/1994 | 1 | ||
The shoulder straps failed to restrain on both seats, causing injuries. tt | |||
SEATS | |||
07/14/1994 | 1 | ||
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 |