1992 Dodge Colt
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1992 Dodge Colt. Newest first.
Excess lubrication can cause the rubber door latch switch cover to deform, and the door latch switch to malfunction, so that the shoulder belt anchorage would remain at the a-pillar when the door was closed.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the door latch switch with a switch that utilizes reduced lubricating grease, improved contact surface, and a different rubber isolation boot.
The guide rail on the driver's side contains a covered cable and also an angled belt guide at the top end of the webbing. the combination of these factors can lead, over time, to the cable's movement exerting abrading force to the lower edges of the cable's chamber, sufficient to cause the cable to drop out of the chamber with the shoulder belt anchorage…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new replacement guide rail that incorporates a double lip dust seal and an anodic oxide coating.
Owner complaints
14 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
The passenger seatbelt does not work. The seatbelt will not slide back and forth due to cable popping out. please add vin.*jb
- Visibility › Windshield
Glass was scratching badly, and was getting worse. it was white in color. not able to see out of windows. not visible to drive. *ak
- Suspension
Harmonic balancer bolt "backed" out - was advised it was manufacture defect but because it was out of warranty it would not be covered - was advised that if they had to cover every manufacture defect that was out of warranty that they would "go broke"- I had to replace the engine with a '93 engine…
Harmonic balancer bolt "backed" out - was advised it was manufacture defect but because it was out of warranty it would not be covered - was advised that if they had to cover every manufacture defect that was out of warranty that they would "go broke"- I had to replace the engine with a '93 engine (compatible w/ my '92) which had 30,000 miles on it, 35,000 miles after installing the engine, the harmonic balancer bolt "backed" out again, causing the engine to seize up. I will never buy a chrysler product again!!!!!
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
The hood of the car flew open while driving in traffic. *Ak
- Seat belts
Automatic seat belt does not retract from the retracting mechasim , causing it to become inoperable. Please give any further details. *ak
- Seat belts
Recall # 97v073000; mitsubishi/driver's side guide rail/consumer started having trouble after having recall service. The motorized shoulder belt does not travel on the rail. Dealer wants to charge consumer to correct problem. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Exhaust manifold IS prone too wide/cracking, causing the exhaust to escape into the fresh air intake and then into the vehicle. when searching for replacement, difficult to find one without the same problem. *ak *ML
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Driver's side seat belt would not release to be used. Belt will retract when door IS unlocked. Belt IS only triggered by door closing or opening. *ak sometimes the door has to be repeatedly opened and closed to get the belt to cross over chest. * yh
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle stopped suddenly with no engine power.
- Seat belts
Automatic seat belts fasten tightly, pinning front passengers against the back of the seat, causing discomfort/immobility.
- Seat belts
Motorbelt fails to release when ignition key IS turned to off position. *Dh
- Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman
The passenger's side shoulder belt somtimes tightens up when in use . Please describe .
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
The drivers automatic restraint system does not always retract, therfore not restraining the occupant. Please describe. *Ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
Manual tranmission failure, has been replaced on two ocassions, there IS stripped gear causing failure. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Automatic shoulder belt failure
The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails
- Auto shoulder belt failure
The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails
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.
- 39536Shift control solenoid valve revision.
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