Vehicle was idling high then suddenly accelerated causing the vehicle to cross the road, fly into the air and flip 2 1/2 times landing on the hood. Nlm
The worst 1990 Dodge Colt problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seat belts9
- Electrical2
- Acceleration1
- Body1
Problems by type
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- Seat belts9
- Electrical2
- Acceleration1
- Body1
Recalls 1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 95V103003 · Recall details
See all 1 recalls for the 1990 Dodge Colt
Defect investigations
Transfer case lockup
EA98002
Automatic shoulder belt failure
The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails
EA96014
Auto shoulder belt failure
The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails
PE96007
Takata seat blt bckls fail
There is no summary currently available
PE94093
Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Dodge Colt 4
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1990 Dodge Colt fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4‑cyl | FWD | 23-27 | 26-33 | 25-29 |
| 1.6L 4‑cyl | FWD | 21 | 26 | 23 |
| 1.8L 4‑cyl | 4WD | 21 | 26 | 23 |
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 19-20 | 22-27 | 20-22 |
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | 4WD | 17 | 23 | 19 |
What 1990 Dodge Colt owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle was parked and looked outside and the vehicle was burned up. Owner thinks that the fire started under the hood. Also owner states that when the door is shut the automatic shoulder belt opens and closes which causes the driver to be insecure in the seat.can cause a safety concern. Under recal 95v102003.
Consumer's brother was driving vehicle, and had a head-on collision with another vehicle. At time of crash driver was wearing his seat belts, the shoulder belt had to be cut off of occupant, and the lap belt detached itself during impact.
Automatic shoulder belt will not retract to its starting position, while the vehicle is off.
Intermittent shoulder belt failure; passenger side shoulder belt does not close/lock up as designed, passenger not properly restrained.
Motorbelt failed.
Ignition switch shorted, causing fire.
The front automatic restraint system has failed. It will only retract half way or it will not work at all. Please describe.
Driver's seat belt buckles fails to latch.
Vehicles driver and passenger has broken welds on beam area. Tt
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Questions about the 1990 Dodge Colt
Is the 1990 Dodge Colt reliable?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 1990 Dodge Colt, fewer than a typical Colt model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Dodge Colt?
Seat belts, with 9 complaints. Next is electrical (2).
How many recalls does the 1990 Dodge Colt have?
1 recall, covering seat belts.
What gas mileage does the 1990 Dodge Colt get?
Official estimates for the 1990 Dodge Colt range from 19 to 29 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 23-27 city and 26-33 highway.
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