1992 DODGE COLT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
14
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1992 DODGE COLT
The 1992 DODGE COLT has received a total of 14 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Belts (4 complaints), Seat Beltsfrontretractor (2 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1992 DODGE COLT
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1992 DODGE COLT, potentially affecting up to 70,000 vehicles.
Recall 97V063002 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
| 46,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 97V073002 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 24,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1992 DODGE COLT
14 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 DODGE COLT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE PASSENGER SEATBELT DOES NOT WORK. THE SEATBELT WILL NOT SLIDE BACK AND FORTH DUE TO CABLE POPPING OUT. PLEASE ADD VIN.*JB
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
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!!!!!
THE HOOD OF THE CAR FLEW OPEN WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC. *AK
AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT FROM THE RETRACTING MECHASIM , CAUSING IT TO BECOME INOPERABLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1992 DODGE COLT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 DODGE COLT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 DODGE COLT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 DODGE COLT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE COLT
- 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
- 1992 DODGE COLT (current)
- 1993 DODGE COLT — 121 complaints
- 1994 DODGE COLT — 23 complaints
- 1996 DODGE COLT — 2 complaints
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