1986 Dodge Colt Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1986 Dodge Colt has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (21 reports).

1Recalls
22Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Colt?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1986 Dodge Colt recalls

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Recall 95V103003May 24, 1995920,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1986 Dodge Colt problems

Problem areas named in the 22 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Seat Belts21
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Structure1

What owners report

2002-10-31, Seat Belts
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL REGARDING THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH A LIFETIME WARRANTY. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THERE HAD ALWAYS BEEN PROBLEMS WITH THE BACK SEAT BELT BUCKLES. THE PROBLEM WAS BOTH BACK SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE STUCK IN THE SEAT. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED, HOWEVER THEY STATED THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF RECALL. PROBLEMS STILL EXIST WITH THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. CONSUMER HAS ORIGINAL RECALL DOCUMENT. TS *TT *JB
2000-03-09, Seat Belts
FOR YEARS, WATER LEAKING INSIDE TRUNK. DON'T KNOW WHERE LEAK COMING FROM. ROTTED AWAY ENTIRE INTERIOR OF TRUNK. AROUND OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 1999, NOTICED SEAT BELT WON'T CLIP INTO PLACE, AND IF IT DOES AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, IT'S STUCK INSIDE. WHEN PRESS BUTTON "PRESS" NOTHING HAPPENS. *AK
1998-05-12, Seat Belts
RECALL NOTICE ON SEAT BELT, DEALER SAID NO PARTS AVAILABLE AND WILL NOT CALL CUSTOMER WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE.
1998-02-20, Seat Belts
SEAT BELT DIFFICULT TO DISENGAGE.
1997-07-02, Seat Belts
REAR DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERATIVE. THE SEAT BELTS ARE IN THE LOCK POSITION, CANNOT DISENGAGE THE BELT FROM THE BUCKLE. *AK

1986 Dodge Colt questions

Does the 1986 Dodge Colt have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1986 Dodge Colt: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1986 Dodge Colt?

Based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (21), Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1986 Dodge Colt has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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