Dodge Colt 1992
Model Colt made in 1992 by Dodge got 15 consumer complains, 5 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, latches/locks/linkages and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, power train and seats. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There were some recalls concerninglatches/locks/linkages, seat belts. The car has one 1.5l engine.
Model 1992
| 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 | $ 599 | 3 | 910821 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 31/36/33 | 35/46/39 | Regular | $ 545 | 3 | 910821 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 29/35/31 | 32/44/37 | Regular | $ 581 | 3 | 910821 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V063002 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 03/01/1991 to 11/20/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 46000 | 09/05/1997 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/12/1997 | 05/23/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the door latch switch with a switch that utilizes reduced lubricating grease, improved contact surface, and a different rubber isolation boot. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification will be phased into three mailings with the first mailing beginning during august 1997. note:owners who take their vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V073002 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 04/01/1992 to 06/30/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 24000 | 09/05/1997 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/12/1997 | 05/23/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 drop out of the chamber with the shoulder belt anchorage becoming stuck. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new replacement guide rail that incorporates a double lip dust seal and an anodic oxide coating. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification will be phased into three mailings with the first mailing beginning during august 1997. note:owners who take their vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 211093 | 03/01/1993 | 39536 | Shift control solenoid valve revision. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | 97V063002 | |
| 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 | ||||||
| EA96014 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/28/1996 | 06/12/1997 | AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE | 97V073001 | |
| The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails | ||||||
| EA96014 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/28/1996 | 06/12/1997 | AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE | 97V073002 | |
| The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 04/04/1992 | |||
| Vehicle stopped suddenly with no engine power. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 11/10/1994 | 0 | ||
| Toxic fumes within vehicle came from the brakes which were made of lead/aluminum. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 2 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Exhaust manifold is prone too wide/cracking, causing the exhaust to escape into the fresh air intake and then into the vehicle. when searching for replacement, difficult to find one without the same problem. *ak *ml | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||
| 11/15/1999 | |||
| The hood of the car flew open while driving in traffic. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 10/25/1995 | |||
| Manual tranmission failure, has been replaced on two ocassions, there is stripped gear causing failure. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| Automatic seat belt does not retract from the retracting mechasim , causing it to become inoperable. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 02/09/1999 | 06/01/1993 | ||
| Recall # 97v073000; mitsubishi/driver's side guide rail/consumer started having trouble after having recall service. the motorized shoulder belt does not travel on the rail. dealer wants to charge consumer to correct problem. *ak | |||
| 08/25/1996 | 1 | 08/01/1992 | |
| Automatic seat belts fasten tightly, pinning front passengers against the back of the seat, causing discomfort/immobility. | |||
| 1 | 09/07/1992 | ||
| Motorbelt fails to release when ignition key is turned to off position. *dh | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 1 | |||
| The passenger seatbelt does not work. the seatbelt will not slide back and forth due to cable popping out. please add vin.*jb | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 10/27/1998 | 5 | ||
| Driver's side seat belt would not release to be used. belt will retract when door is unlocked. belt is only triggered by door closing or opening. *ak sometimes the door has to be repeatedly opened and closed to get the belt to cross over chest. * yh | |||
| 04/12/1996 | |||
| The drivers automatic restraint system does not always retract, therfore not restraining the occupant. please describe. *ak | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | |||
| The passenger's side shoulder belt somtimes tightens up when in use . please describe . | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 09/24/1994 | 2 | 10/01/1992 | |
| Harmonic balancer bolt backed out - was advised it was manufacture defect but because it was out of warranty it would not be covered - was advised that if they had to cover every manufacture defect that was out of warranty that they would go broke- i had to replace the engine with a '93 engine (compatible w/ my '92) which had 30,000 miles on it, 35,000 miles after installing the engine, the harmonic balancer bolt backed out again, causing the engine to seize up. i will never buy a chrysler product again!!!!! | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 12/05/1999 | |||
| Glass was scratching badly, and was getting worse. it was white in color. not able to see out of windows. not visible to drive. *ak | |||