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Dodge Colt problems by year

Owners have filed 170 complaints about the Dodge Colt since 1990, and 3 recalls have been issued. The 1993 model year has 107 complaints, more than any other year, led by seat belts and transmission problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
170
Recalls
3
Worst year
1993
Model years
1990-1996

Dodge Colt years to avoid

No model year of the Dodge Colt stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Dodge Colt years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Dodge Colt complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

199019911992199319941996

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Dodge Colt problems

All model years combined.

  • Seat belts
    123
  • Transmission
    9
  • Electrical
    8
  • Engine
    7
  • Seats
    6
  • Brakes
    6
  • Steering
    4
  • Body
    4
  • Visibility
    3
  • Suspension
    3
  • Fuel system
    3
  • Airbags
    3

Dodge Colt problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1996-2Engine00
1994-18Brakes03
1993-107Seat belts23
1992-14Seat belts20
1991-17Seat belts11
1990-12Seat belts11

Recalls 3

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Questions about the Dodge Colt

What years of the Dodge Colt should you avoid?

No single model year of the Dodge Colt has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Dodge Colt?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Dodge Colt?

Seat belts, with 123 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (9) and electrical (8).

How many recalls does the Dodge Colt have?

3 recalls between 1990 and 1996. The 1993 model year has the most, with 2.

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