Tl* the contact owns a 1993 dodge colt. The contact stated that the automatic seat belt cable was came loose and caused the seat belts to become inoperable. The contact mentioned that the failure was repaired three times prior to the most recent failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who offered to pay for the repairs the dealer diagnosed the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 67,194 and the current mileage was 120,000.
The worst 1993 Dodge Colt problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Seat belts95
- Transmission5
- Seats4
- Body3
- Visibility2
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Steering1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Dodge Colt
Recalls 2
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the door latch switch with a switch that utilizes reduced lubricating grease, improved contact surface, and a different rubber isolation boot.
Recall number 97V063002 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new replacement guide rail that incorporates a double lip dust seal and an anodic oxide coating.
Recall number 97V073002 · Recall details
See all 2 recalls for the 1993 Dodge Colt
Defect investigations
Steering column separation
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the federal safety agency by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that agencyfurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(g), the federal safety agency has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models, excluding the 1993 jeep grand cherokee and 1994-1995 dodge ram series trucks that were recalled (93v210 & 96v230) for steering column failure.if the analysis of these vehicles had identified a potential problem, the scope could have been expanded in an investigation.a review of odi's data base shows no recent complaints and a lack of a complaint trend concerning the subject issue on the subject vehicles as a whole or by individual models.therefore, the petition is denied.for details, see federal register notice volume 68, no. 130, july 8, 2003.
DP03002
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
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Dodge Colt 8
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Valve Body
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs. sb
- Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. tt
- This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. tt
- Subject on the child seat tether anchors. mjs
- Information on child seat tether anchors. tt
- Shift control solenoid valve revision. tw
1993 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 | 25-28 | 30-36 | 27-31 |
| 1.8L 4‑cyl | FWD | 23 | 31 | 26 |
What 1993 Dodge Colt owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
There was a recall on the seat belts for my 1993 dodge colt in 1997. I had them fixed according to the recall, but they failed again a couple of years ago. Same problem. There is an automatic seat belt slide for the shoulder harness on both front seats and it does not work. This is incredibly dangerous and unacceptable. I am afraid to use my car, afraid we'll die in a crash. Please get the manufacturer to recall this again or at least allow me another "fix" so that we can be safe. Tia.
Consumer was complaining about a retractable seat belt problem. The cable cord came loose. The dealership told the consumer that the cable cord was not part of the recall and the consumer would have to pay for any seat belt repairs not mentioned in the recall. *ak *cb the consumer stated the seat belt was replaced back in 1997.
This is follow-up to odi id#543609. Passive restraint on drivers side failed & repairs which the dealership stated that the drive motor belt failed due to the age of the vehicle and was not included in the recall. Calls to chrysler customer assistance have failed. The recall is for failed restraints which mine has done but the mfg says the motor is not covered even though the motor belt was "stripped" because the cables got stuck in the tracks. This car is old but only has 53k miles on it. The seat belts are required by federal & state laws & should be covered by the mfg for any failure other than collision or intentional damage. Please help me.
The transmission failed! Bearings were all pitted & lopsided. Garage attempted to get a used replacement without success. Several transmission shops told me that they think every one made has failed? I couldn't get a used replacement within a 100 mile radius! I finally got a shop to install a rebuild kit at a total cost of aprox $900. I don't believe there are no other complaints on this trans from what I heard trying to get mine repaire.
Driver's seat belt failed again after recall was done several years ago. I called dealer & tehy said they would request the parts & repair again. When taken to the dealer they called me & said that the recall only covered the track hardware & that the belt motor was stripped. They refused to install the recall parts they had without replacing the motor at a cost of over $600. I turned this down & was charged $35 for their trouble???. I think it is about time that chrysler own up to this problem! There are thousands of these cars on the road with seat belts that don't work. I thought seats belts had to be repaired by the dealerships no matter how they failed? Somebody please do something befor myself, family or others are injured or killed because of the problem.
Driver side seat belt was on recall and fixed, after it was replaced the seat belt track fell apart.
Roof struts in vehicle were rusted and replaced by dealership in summer of 1999. Two years later, struts were rusting again. Dealership was refusing to assist consumer. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Seat belt is raveling, consumer had recall 97v073002 completed regarding the guide rail.
Recall 97 v 073 002/driver's side guide rail: driver's side passive restraint belt would intermittently stay in forward position, and not secure occupant. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer this vehicle not cover under recall due to VIN. *ak the dealer damaged the door in the process of replacing the seat belt. The seat belt still did not operate properly.
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Questions about the 1993 Dodge Colt
Is the 1993 Dodge Colt reliable?
Owners have filed 107 complaints about the 1993 Dodge Colt, 6.3 times a typical Colt model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Dodge Colt?
Seat belts, with 95 complaints. Next is transmission (5).
How many recalls does the 1993 Dodge Colt have?
2 recalls, covering latches/locks/linkages and seat belts.
Was there a recall on the 1993 Dodge Colt seat belts?
Yes, 1 recall: 97V073002. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What gas mileage does the 1993 Dodge Colt get?
Official estimates for the 1993 Dodge Colt range from 26 to 31 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 25-28 city and 30-36 highway.
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