The steering wheel came off while parking. Dealer was contacted.
The worst 1994 Dodge Colt problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes4
- Airbags3
- Transmission3
- Electrical2
- Fuel system2
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Brakes4
- Airbags3
- Transmission3
- Electrical2
- Fuel system2
- Seat belts2
- Suspension2
- Engine1
- Seats1
- Steering1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
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
Inadvertent air bag deployment
Allege that the driver's air bag may deploy from an undercarriage or tire/wheel impact with a curb, bump, dip pothole, etc.
EA99007
Automatic shoulder belt failure
The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails
EA96014
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Dodge Colt 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1994 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 | 24-28 | 29-35 | 26-31 |
| 1.8L 4‑cyl | FWD | 23 | 30 | 26 |
What 1994 Dodge Colt owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving transmission doesn't shift properly from the first to the second gear, won't shift, and makes loud noise. Also, consumer complained of an air bag system problem. Dealer notified.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Engine head gasket would keep leaking oil. Had taken vehicle to dealer at least 5 different times for leaking gasket. Each time would be repaired & then problem would reappear again. Also, transmission was failing to shift properly.*ak the head gasket problem continued and now three head gasket have cracked. The air conditioner, master cylinder, transmission and motor mounts also failed.
Took vehicle to a mechanic, and they told consumer that there was a big crack in the frame of the lower control arm. If driving on the highway car could lose control.
Vehicle was bought used last feb 24, 2000. According to the dealer, the vehicle passed safety inspection. Last april 18, car was sent to a tire dealer for tire replacement. Mechanics found a huge crack on frame at rear lower control arm probably caused by metal fatigue.. Further visual inspection indicate that car did not engage in a collision and that crack could be caused by improper welding during assembly. Advised to take vehicle off road immediately for safety reasons.
Air bag deployment while traveling on the street at 35 MPH. No pothole or bump. Vehicle was rolled over at the time of air bag deployment. Dealer notified.
A fuel smell consumes the entire vehicle, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.
While driving bolts that hold driver's seat to vehicle chassis broke. Metal has torn away from chassis. Dealers noted possible manufacturing defect.
While merging onto a highway going 50-55 MPH the car just completely cut off, lost all power except for the lights. When vehicle was towed to mechanic, mechanic stated that computer system was compeletely dead. The problem has not been corrected.
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Questions about the 1994 Dodge Colt
Is the 1994 Dodge Colt reliable?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the 1994 Dodge Colt, close to a typical Colt model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Dodge Colt?
Brakes, with 4 complaints. Next is airbags (3).
How many recalls does the 1994 Dodge Colt have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 1994 Dodge Colt get?
Official estimates for the 1994 Dodge Colt range from 26 to 31 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 24-28 city and 29-35 highway.
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