1988 DODGE COLT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
28
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1988 DODGE COLT
The 1988 DODGE COLT has received a total of 28 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 (16 complaints), Seat Beltsfrontanchorage (4 complaints), and Power Trainmanual Transmission (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1988 DODGE COLT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1988 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 1988 DODGE COLT
28 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 DODGE COLT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontwebbing | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedelivery | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE AND THE LATCH WILL NOT CATCH IN THE BUCKLE
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS FOR THIS TIRE IN 1998. THE TIRES WERE ONLY TWO MONTHS OLD WHEN THE BACK PASSENGER SIDE TIRE CAME OFF THE RIM AND CAUSED ME TO SPIN INTO A GUARDRAIL. THERE WAS NOTHING IN THE ROAD TO CAUSE THE ACCIDENT. IT WAS REPORTED AS A BLOW OUT BUT THE TIRE ITSELF WAS NOT DAMAGED, IT CAME OFF THE RIM. I NEED TO KNOW IF I HAVE A VALID COMPLAINT TO TAKE TO THE MANUFACTURER OR IF THEY ARE NOT LIABLE FOR THIS PRODUCT ONCE IT IS SOLD TO THE TIRE DEALER. THE COMPANY NAME I GAVE, AVELLINO'S, IS THE TIRE DEALER. I WILL BE SPEAKING WITH THEM TOMORROW ABOUT THE TIRES BUT WILL KEEP THE FAULTY TIRE FOR EVIDENCE. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION THAT MIGHT HELP ME PLEASE SEND IT TO MY EMAIL ADDRESS. THANK YOU.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 165/80R13 )
RECALL 95V103003, SEAT BELT BUCKLES. IT HAS BEEN APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS SINCE CONSUMER HAS BEEN TRYING TO GET THE VEHICLE'S PROBLEM REMEDIED. THUS FAR, THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER KEEP TELLING HER THAT THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. SHE HAS COMPLETED ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER, AND HAS NO REMAINING INFORMATION ON THE RECALL THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY SENT TO HER. *AK
SEAT BELT FAILED.
DEALER MADE THE APPOINTMENT KNOWING THERE WAS NO PARTS.
Safety Rating for the 1988 DODGE COLT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 DODGE COLT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 DODGE COLT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 DODGE COLT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE COLT
- 1983 DODGE COLT — 0 complaints
- 1984 DODGE COLT — 1 complaint
- 1985 DODGE COLT — 1 complaint
- 1986 DODGE COLT — 24 complaints
- 1987 DODGE COLT — 44 complaints
- 1988 DODGE COLT (current)
- 1989 DODGE COLT — 37 complaints
- 1990 DODGE COLT — 14 complaints
- 1991 DODGE COLT — 17 complaints
- 1992 DODGE COLT — 14 complaints
- 1993 DODGE COLT — 121 complaints
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