1989 DODGE COLT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
37
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 DODGE COLT
The 1989 DODGE COLT has received a total of 37 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 (14 complaints), Seat Belts (8 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1989 DODGE COLT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1989 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 1989 DODGE COLT
37 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 DODGE COLT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingtail Lights | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingbrake Lights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontwebbing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT SYSTEM HAS LOCKED UP AND WON'T MOVE. IT IS NOT IN THE LATCHED POSITION. *AK
WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE RIGHT REAR TAIL LIGHTS GO OUT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON, CAUSING BATTERY TO DIE.
RECALL # 95V103003, CONTACTED DEALER IN JAN OF 97. PART HAS BEEN ON BACK ORDER FOR (7) MONTHS. *AK
CONTACTED THOMAS DODGE FOR THE SECOND TIME AND THE PARTS HAVE NOT BEEN SHIPPED TO THE DEALER. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1989 DODGE COLT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 DODGE COLT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 DODGE COLT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 DODGE COLT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE COLT
- 1984 DODGE COLT — 1 complaint
- 1985 DODGE COLT — 1 complaint
- 1986 DODGE COLT — 24 complaints
- 1987 DODGE COLT — 44 complaints
- 1988 DODGE COLT — 28 complaints
- 1989 DODGE COLT (current)
- 1990 DODGE COLT — 14 complaints
- 1991 DODGE COLT — 17 complaints
- 1992 DODGE COLT — 14 complaints
- 1993 DODGE COLT — 121 complaints
- 1994 DODGE COLT — 23 complaints
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