Check a VIN

1996 Dodge Colt problems

The most common problem on the 1996 Dodge Colt is engine and cooling. It has fewer complaints than a typical Colt model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
8
Worst area
Engine

The worst 1996 Dodge Colt problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Engine
    1
  • Seat belts
    1

Problems by type

Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.

  • Engine
    1
  • Seat belts
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Dodge Colt 8

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 8 bulletins for the 1996 Dodge Colt

What 1996 Dodge Colt owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 26, 1998 · Engine · UT

1500 4x4 I purchased a 1996 dodge truck, and up until now I haven't had any problems. I have replaced almost every single freeze plug on the engine except for the ones on the front of the engine. These failures have all been within 2 months of each other. I expect the front ones to fail in the next two months. I have talked to a few mechanics, and they say these shouldn't be wearing out as fast as they are.

Filed Jun 4, 1997 · Seat belts · FL

Consumer received mfr recall letter in jan. Of 97, then contacted deland dodge of florida for repair date, which was set for 1/97. Consumer has gone back a number of times to deland dodge about repairs for defective seat belt buttons and have not had repairs done yet as of today. Deland dodge 2322 s. Woodland blvd. Deland, fl. 32724 (gary /parts dept.)-904‑734‑7800.

Used buying checklistWhat to check on a 1996 Dodge Colt before you buy

Compare the 1996 Dodge Colt

Other model years

199019911992199319941996

Questions about the 1996 Dodge Colt

Is the 1996 Dodge Colt reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Colt, fewer than a typical Colt model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1996 Dodge Colt?

Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint. Next is seat belts (1).

How many recalls does the 1996 Dodge Colt have?

No recalls on record.

Share your experience with the 1996 Dodge Colt

Tell other buyers what went wrong and what it cost. We review every report before it appears, and we never publish names, emails or VINs.

No names, contact details or links. Reports about a dealer or a person are not published.

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used 1996 Dodge Colt?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history
Is this car on a recall?Check VIN