1990 Dodge Colt
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1990 Dodge Colt. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1990 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
12 complaints1 involved a crash2 involved a fire2 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicle was idling high then suddenly accelerated causing the vehicle to cross the road, fly into the air and flip 2 1/2 times landing on the hood. nlm
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood · Seat belts
Vehicle was parked and looked outside and the vehicle was burned up. Owner thinks that the fire started under the hood. Also owner states that when the door IS shut the automatic shoulder belt opens and closes which causes the driver to be insecure in the seat.can cause a safety concern. Under recal 95v102003. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Consumer's brother was driving vehicle, and had a head-on collision with another vehicle. At time of crash driver was wearing his seat belts, the shoulder belt had to be cut off of occupant, and the lap belt detached itself during impact. *ak
- Seat belts
Automatic shoulder belt will not retract to its starting position, while the vehicle IS off.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Intermittent shoulder belt failure; passenger side shoulder belt does not close/lock up as designed, passenger not properly restrained.*ak
- Seat belts
Motorbelt failed. *sd
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch shorted, causing fire. *Dh
- Seat belts
The front automatic restraint system has failed. It will only retract half way or it will not work at all. Please describe. *ak
- Seat belts
Motorized shoulder belt snapped back tightly, pinning driver to seat/other times motorized shoulder belt does not tighten at all. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver's seat belt buckles fails to latch. *skd
- Structure › Body › Door
Vehicles driver and passenger has broken welds on beam area. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver side seat belt buckle does not work. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Transfer case lockup
- Automatic shoulder belt failure
The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails
- Auto shoulder belt failure
The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails
- Takata seat blt bckls fail
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs.
- 612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *Mjs
- 610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts.
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