Dodge Colt 1991
Model Colt made in 1991 by Dodge got 18 consumer complains, 16 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, seats and structure. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There was one recall concerning seat belts . The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.5l, 2.0l.
Model 1991
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 28/31/30 | 32/40/35 | Regular | $ 624 | 3 | 900703 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 31/36/33 | 35/46/39 | Regular | $ 568 | 3 | 900703 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 29/35/31 | 32/45/37 | Regular | $ 606 | 3 | 900703 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 19/25/21 | 21/31/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 18 | 900821 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0800600REV | 12/29/2000 | 080600 | 618049 | Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb | 04/03/2001 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 080600 | 02/25/2000 | 609995 | This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt | 04/12/2000 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| 230800 | 03/03/2000 | 233599A | 610635 | Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt | 05/09/2000 |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 233599REVA | 10/01/1999 | 233599 | 612160 | Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs | 06/06/2000 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||
| 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 | 95V103006 | |
| 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 | ||||||
| EA96014 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/28/1996 | 06/12/1997 | AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE | 97V063002 | |
| The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails | ||||||
| PE94093 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/21/1994 | 08/02/1995 | TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAIL | 95V103011 | |
| 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 | 95V103003 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| 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 | 95V103008 | |
| 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 | ||||||
| EA96014 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/28/1996 | 06/12/1997 | AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE | 97V073002 | |
| The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails | ||||||
| EA96014 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/28/1996 | 06/12/1997 | AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE | 97V073001 | |
| The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails | ||||||
| PE94093 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/21/1994 | 08/02/1995 | TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAIL | 95V103004 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE96007 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/19/1996 | 06/28/1996 | AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILURE | ||
| The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails | ||||||
| EA96014 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/28/1996 | 06/12/1997 | AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE | 97V073000 | |
| The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 06/02/1999 | 1 | ||
| Ecu module computer module failed causing complete engine shut down. mjs | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 03/05/2000 | 10/21/1999 | ||
| Wiring harness from the battery to the firewall short circuited, causing an under hood fire. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 2 | ||
| While driving the vehicle had shut down and would not restart. ts scc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | 08/27/1991 | |
| Exhaust manifold has a hole in it, causing fumes to leak into passenger compartment. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 10/12/1996 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 1 | |||
| Both motorized shoulder harnesses fail to move when the door is opened. nlm | |||
| 10/19/1996 | 1 | 06/08/1996 | |
| Automatic shoulder restraints are positioned in an improper location/ pulls up against neck and face of front occupants. | |||
| Experienced intermittent malfunctioning of automatic shoulder harness when stopped midway along track or won't go towards driver/pass. at all. *ak | |||
| 10/12/1994 | 2 | ||
| Automatic seat belts intermittently fail, also seat belts fit poorly, applying extreme pressure to passenger's. *aw | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 01/01/1991 | |||
| Front seat belts, lap/shoulder belt will overtighten and cannot get of seat, opens the door to release the seat belts. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/21/1996 | 1 | ||
| Recall repair not performed on seat belt buckles due to unavailability of parts. | |||
| 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 | |||
| 01/13/1995 | 1 | ||
| Drivers seatbelt female portion cracked and pieces fell in making seatbelt unusable. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 07/03/1995 | 4 | ||
| Sometimes seat belts do not retract. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1995 | ||
| Shoulder strap tightens around the neck and shoulders. | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 04/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Right seat weld broke, causing instability of seat.*dh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 06/24/1995 | |||
| Consumer wife was driving went to apply the brake there was no brake it was the master cylinder is needed to be replace . tt | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| #ea9604, the automatic shoulder belt on the driver's and passenger's sides clutches intermittently.*ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | COPPERAS COVE | 76522 | PRECISION TUNE AUTO CARE | 254 518 8229 |