While driving the vehicle had shut down and would not restart. Ts scc
The worst 1991 Dodge Colt problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seat belts9
- Electrical2
- Engine2
- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Seat belts9
- Electrical2
- Engine2
- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
- Seats1
- Steering1
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 1991 Dodge Colt
Defect investigations
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 1991 Dodge Colt 4
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1991 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 | 24-27 | 29-33 | 26-29 |
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 19 | 22-26 | 20-22 |
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | 4WD | 17 | 23 | 19 |
What 1991 Dodge Colt owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Both motorized shoulder harnesses fail to move when the door is opened. Nlm
Wiring harness from the battery to the firewall short circuited, causing an under hood fire.
Ecu module computer module failed causing complete engine shut down. Mjs
Recall repair not performed on seat belt buckles due to unavailability of parts.
Shoulder strap tightens around the neck and shoulders.
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.
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.
Automatic shoulder restraints are positioned in an improper location/ pulls up against neck and face of front occupants.
Exhaust manifold has a hole in it, causing fumes to leak into passenger compartment.
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Questions about the 1991 Dodge Colt
Is the 1991 Dodge Colt reliable?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 1991 Dodge Colt, close to a typical Colt model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Dodge Colt?
Seat belts, with 9 complaints. Next is electrical (2).
How many recalls does the 1991 Dodge Colt have?
1 recall, covering seat belts.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Dodge Colt seat belts?
Yes, 1 recall: 95V103003. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What gas mileage does the 1991 Dodge Colt get?
Official estimates for the 1991 Dodge Colt range from 19 to 29 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 24-27 city and 29-33 highway.
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