There have been 11 safety recalls for the Dodge Colt. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Dodge Colt.
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Dodge Colt, 1993 Dodge Colt, 1992 Eagle Summit, 1993 Eagle Summit, 1992 Plymouth Colt, 1993 Plymouth Colt |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Recall 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Dodge Colt, 1993 Dodge Colt, 1992 Eagle Summit, 1993 Eagle Summit, 1992 Plymouth Colt, 1993 Plymouth Colt |
| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Recall 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1986 Dodge Colt, 1987 Dodge Colt, 1988 Dodge Colt, 1989 Dodge Colt, 1990 Dodge Colt, 1991 Dodge Colt, 1986 Dodge Conquest, 1986 Dodge Power Ram 50, 1987 Dodge Power Ram 50, 1988 Dodge Power Ram 50, 1989 Dodge Power Ram 50, 1990 Dodge Power Ram 50, 1991 Dodge Power Ram 50, 1987 Dodge Raider, 1988 Dodge Raider, 1989 Dodge Raider, 1986 Dodge Ram 50, 1987 Dodge Ram 50, 1988 Dodge Ram 50, 1989 Dodge Ram 50, 1990 Dodge Ram 50, 1991 Dodge Ram 50, 1991 Dodge Stealth, 1989 Eagle Summit, 1990 Eagle Summit, 1991 Eagle Summit, 1990 Eagle Talon, 1991 Eagle Talon, 1986 Plymouth Colt, 1987 Plymouth Colt, 1988 Plymouth Colt, 1990 Plymouth Colt, 1991 Plymouth Colt, 1986 Plymouth Conquest, 1990 Plymouth Laser, 1991 Plymouth Laser |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1977 Dodge Colt, 1978 Dodge Colt, 1976 Plymouth Arrow, 1977 Plymouth Arrow, 1978 Plymouth Arrow |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Recall Summary: Fuel tank support straps on some of the involved vehicles may rust if exposed to road salt used for snow and ice removal. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1980 Dodge Challenger, 1980 Dodge Colt, 1980 Plymouth Champ, 1980 Plymouth Sapporo |
| Component: INTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall Summary: The ashtray bulb socket in the involved vehicles may have been manufactured with materials that do not possess the required electrical resistance qualities. When the ashtray bulb is lit for an extended period of time, the socket is subject to overheating. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| May. 12, 1997 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 24,000 |
| May. 12, 1997 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 46,000 |
| May. 24, 1995 | Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly | 920,000 |
| Feb. 24, 1983 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting | 160,000 |
| Feb. 15, 1980 | Interior Lighting | 25,004 |
| Jun. 13, 1979 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 15,000 |
| Nov. 16, 1977 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 1,402 |
| Aug. 10, 1976 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 800 |
| Nov. 6, 1971 | Vehicle Speed Control | 1,278 |
| Oct. 6, 1971 | Structure:body | 4,685 |
| Oct. 6, 1971 | Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage And Cable | 4,685 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1993 Dodge Colt | 2 |
| 1992 Dodge Colt | 2 |
| 1991 Dodge Colt | 1 |
| 1990 Dodge Colt | 1 |
| 1989 Dodge Colt | 1 |
| 1988 Dodge Colt | 1 |
| 1987 Dodge Colt | 1 |
| 1986 Dodge Colt | 1 |
| 1980 Dodge Colt | 1 |
| 1978 Dodge Colt | 2 |
| 1977 Dodge Colt | 2 |
| 1976 Dodge Colt | 1 |
| 1971 Dodge Colt | 3 |