1986 DODGE COLT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
24
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1986 DODGE COLT
The 1986 DODGE COLT has received a total of 24 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (15 complaints), Seat Belts (3 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1986 DODGE COLT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1986 DODGE COLT, potentially affecting up to 920,000 vehicles.
Recall 95V103003 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 920,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1986 DODGE COLT
24 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1986 DODGE COLT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontwebbing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsrearother | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodytrunk Lid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
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
RECALL NOTICE ON SEAT BELT, DEALER SAID NO PARTS AVAILABLE AND WILL NOT CALL CUSTOMER WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE.
SEAT BELT DIFFICULT TO DISENGAGE.
Safety Rating for the 1986 DODGE COLT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1986 DODGE COLT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1986 DODGE COLT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1986 DODGE COLT
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1986 DODGE COLT.
Other Model Years of the DODGE COLT
- 1982 DODGE COLT — 2 complaints
- 1983 DODGE COLT — 0 complaints
- 1984 DODGE COLT — 1 complaint
- 1985 DODGE COLT — 1 complaint
- 1986 DODGE COLT (current)
- 1987 DODGE COLT — 44 complaints
- 1988 DODGE COLT — 28 complaints
- 1989 DODGE COLT — 37 complaints
- 1990 DODGE COLT — 14 complaints
- 1991 DODGE COLT — 17 complaints
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