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Data through Oct 2026
Model year

1990 Dodge Colt

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from Feb 24, 1995 to Aug 31, 2000.

Recalls (1)Complaints (12)Investigations (4)Bulletins (4)
Recall campaigns covering this model year1920k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1212.0 times the median 1990 vehicle
Severity index33.3Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 1990 Dodge Colt peaked in 1996, with 5 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

0246199551998200120042007201020132016201920222026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

75% of complaints about the 1990 Dodge Colt name seat belts

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Seat belts
9
Electrical system
2
Structure
1
Speed control
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

One recall campaign covers the 1990 Dodge Colt

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 1990 Dodge Colt
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
95V-103-003May 24, 1995Front safety belt buckle release buttons can breakSeat belts920,000Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 1990 Dodge Colt

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

12 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Aug 31, 2000Failure Sep 30, 1991Olean, NYVehicle speed control

    VEHICLE WAS IDLING HIGH THEN SUDDENLY ACCELERATED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CROSS THE ROAD, FLY INTO THE AIR AND FLIP 2 1/2 TIMES LANDING ON THE HOOD. NLM

    NHTSA complaint 554232
  2. Filed Jul 31, 1997Failure Jul 25, 1997Springvalley, CAFront underhood, Seat beltsFire

    VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND LOOKED OUTSIDE AND THE VEHICLE WAS BURNED UP. OWNER THINKS THAT THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. ALSO OWNER STATES THAT WHEN THE DOOR IS SHUT THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT OPENS AND CLOSES WHICH CAUSES THE DRIVER TO BE INSECURE IN THE SEAT.CAN CAUSE A SAFETY CONCERN. UNDER RECAL 95V102003. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 814645
  3. Filed May 30, 1997Failure Apr 12, 1997VAN Couver, WABuckle assemblyCrash1 injured1 killed

    CONSUMER'S BROTHER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE, AND HAD A HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. AT TIME OF CRASH DRIVER WAS WEARING HIS SEAT BELTS, THE SHOULDER BELT HAD TO BE CUT OFF OF OCCUPANT, AND THE LAP BELT DETACHED ITSELF DURING IMPACT. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 812609
  4. Filed Sep 25, 1996Failure Dec 15, 1994Kenner, LASeat belts

    AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT WILL NOT RETRACT TO ITS STARTING POSITION, WHILE THE VEHICLE IS OFF.

    NHTSA complaint 801841
  5. Filed Sep 9, 1996Failure Jul 15, 1994Troy, NYBuckle assembly

    INTERMITTENT SHOULDER BELT FAILURE; PASSENGER SIDE SHOULDER BELT DOES NOT CLOSE/LOCK UP AS DESIGNED, PASSENGER NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.*AK

    NHTSA complaint 802033
  6. Filed Aug 6, 1996Failure Jul 1, 1994Rensselaer, NYSeat belts

    MOTORBELT FAILED. *SD

    NHTSA complaint 507158
  7. Filed May 15, 1996Failure Mar 1, 1996Kurtistown, HISwitchFire

    IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE. *DH

    NHTSA complaint 504695
  8. Filed Apr 30, 1996Failure Mar 24, 1996Pembrooke PI, FLSeat belts

    THE FRONT AUTOMATIC RESTRAINT SYSTEM HAS FAILED. IT WILL ONLY RETRACT HALF WAY OR IT WILL NOT WORK AT ALL. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 983815
  9. Filed Jul 9, 1995Failure May 1, 1995State Coll, PABuckle assembly

    DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLES FAILS TO LATCH. *SKD

    NHTSA complaint 485962
  10. Filed Jun 5, 1995Failure Jun 5, 1995Wakeman, OHDoor

    VEHICLES DRIVER AND PASSENGER HAS BROKEN WELDS ON BEAM AREA. TT

    NHTSA complaint 966301
  11. Filed Apr 30, 1995Failure Apr 30, 1995Melbourne, FLSeat belts1 injured

    MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT SNAPPED BACK TIGHTLY, PINNING DRIVER TO SEAT/OTHER TIMES MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT DOES NOT TIGHTEN AT ALL. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 489800
  12. Filed Feb 24, 1995Failure Feb 1, 1995Burkley, MIBuckle assembly

    DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE DOES NOT WORK. TT

    NHTSA complaint 960584
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

4 NHTSA investigations on file

  • EA98002 Engineering analysis, Wheels
    TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP
    Opened Jan 30, 1998, closed Apr 30, 1998 · led to a recall
  • EA96014 Engineering analysis, Seat belts
    AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE
    Opened Jun 28, 1996, closed Jun 12, 1997 · led to a recall
  • PE96007 Preliminary evaluation, Seat belts
    AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILURE
    Opened Jan 19, 1996, closed Jun 28, 1996
  • PE94093 Preliminary evaluation, Seat belts
    TAKATA SEAT BLT BCKLS FAIL
    Opened Dec 21, 1994, closed Aug 2, 1995 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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Service bulletins

4 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • 0800600REV Dec 29, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
  • 233599REVA Oct 1, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
  • 230800 Mar 3, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
  • 080600 Feb 25, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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