1987 Dodge Colt
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1987 Dodge Colt. Newest first.
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 and remedy
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.
Owner complaints
28 complaints2 involved a crash2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires › Tread/belt
The vehicle was moving at approximately 35-40 mph when a 5" chunk of tread came off the tire and exposed the steel belts in the tire. the air started to leak out. *ak some time after the tread separated the tire started to lose air. the tread wear pattern indicated that the tire may have been…
The vehicle was moving at approximately 35-40 mph when a 5" chunk of tread came off the tire and exposed the steel belts in the tire. the air started to leak out. *ak some time after the tread separated the tire started to lose air. the tread wear pattern indicated that the tire may have been "somewhat" under-inflated, but not seriously so and not since the vehicle was purchased. the tire dealer refused to assist the consumer with the problem. the tire model had been discontinued. (cordovan grand prix radial G/T) *scc *jb
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Hello!i purchased this 1987 dodge colt vista wagon used in 1999 and initially when purchased the auto/transmission floated out of gear in a busy area and would not move,until I played with the lever,and finally it jumped into gear.it happens at various times and I must sit in car at an idle at…
Hello!i purchased this 1987 dodge colt vista wagon used in 1999 and initially when purchased the auto/transmission floated out of gear in a busy area and would not move,until I played with the lever,and finally it jumped into gear.it happens at various times and I must sit in car at an idle at least 5minutes before transmission will work!second problem IS manifold IS leaking and also motor oil IS leaking unto manifold and causes a lot of smoke under engine and out the exhaust.i understand there are recalls already on some models of the 1987 dodge colt vista sw according to alldata.com.the whole system must be replaced(manifold and exhaust) and the transmission should be repaired because the car will float out of car anywhere!!the emmision IS very bad at this time do to smoke from car!*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Cracked exhaust manifold leaks fumes inside vehicle through vents causing safety hazard of carbon monoxide for those inside vehicle. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Vehicle continually smokes and did not pass inspection. Mjs
- Power train › Axle assembly
Consumer was in a light rear end accident, and after continuous driving rear axle broke. Dealer has not been contacted. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Hole in exhaust pipe.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt buckle failure after recall repairs.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Recall repair not performed on front seat belt buckles due to lack of parts.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Plastic in rear and center seat belt buckle had degraded. This variation IS caused by possible contact of sun rays. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump · Fuel system, other · Power train · Power train › Automatic transmission
Valve cover gasket failed.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Windshield › Electrical heating element
Seat belt buckles inoperative
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Rear seat belt failed.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Rear seat belt buckle failed. *Sd
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle
The rear spindle deteriorated, causing the rear wheel to lcok up. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Left side passenger seat belt will not lock. Please describe details. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Drivers seat belt buckle fails to latch.
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
While driving, heard loud burst w/compartment filling with steam and anti-freeze burnt drivers foot from under dash. Please describe details. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
#95V103003 driver side seat belt buckle broke . tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
#Pe94-093 the driver side seat belt will not buckle . tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Purchase new 7/87 drive car for two year was driving on the freeway and car stall need a new engine and the rotor was replace. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver's seat belt buckle failed to latch. *aw
- Power train › Manual transmission
While coming down the mountain 5-speed transmission would not go in any gears. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Passenger side seat belt retractor don't retract. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
At one time, driver's shoulder/lap belt would catch and not release; now does not catch at all; cause unknown. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
One front and one rear seat belt will not latch/sticks. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Takata seat blt bckls fail
There is no summary currently available
- Engine compartment fires
There is no summary currently available
- Rear bumper cover fires
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