1991 DODGE COLT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
17
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1991 DODGE COLT
The 1991 DODGE COLT has received a total of 17 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 Belts (3 complaints), Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (3 complaints), and Electrical Systemignitionmodule (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1991 DODGE COLT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1991 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 1991 DODGE COLT
17 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 DODGE COLT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontwebbing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HAD SHUT DOWN AND WOULD NOT RESTART. TS SCC
BOTH MOTORIZED SHOULDER HARNESSES FAIL TO MOVE WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED. NLM
WIRING HARNESS FROM THE BATTERY TO THE FIREWALL SHORT CIRCUITED, CAUSING AN UNDER HOOD FIRE. *AK
ECU MODULE COMPUTER MODULE FAILED CAUSING COMPLETE ENGINE SHUT DOWN. MJS
RECALL REPAIR NOT PERFORMED ON SEAT BELT BUCKLES DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTS.
Safety Rating for the 1991 DODGE COLT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 DODGE COLT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 DODGE COLT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 DODGE COLT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE COLT
- 1986 DODGE COLT — 24 complaints
- 1987 DODGE COLT — 44 complaints
- 1988 DODGE COLT — 28 complaints
- 1989 DODGE COLT — 37 complaints
- 1990 DODGE COLT — 14 complaints
- 1991 DODGE COLT (current)
- 1992 DODGE COLT — 14 complaints
- 1993 DODGE COLT — 121 complaints
- 1994 DODGE COLT — 23 complaints
- 1996 DODGE COLT — 2 complaints
Other DODGE Models
- DODGE DURANGO — 19,139 total complaints
- DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — 18,729 total complaints
- DODGE RAM 1500 — 15,420 total complaints
- DODGE CARAVAN — 14,266 total complaints
- DODGE DAKOTA — 9,227 total complaints
- DODGE CHARGER — 8,114 total complaints
- DODGE RAM 2500 — 8,092 total complaints
- DODGE INTREPID — 8,078 total complaints