Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1994 Dodge Colt peaked in 2000, with 4 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1994 Dodge Colt
Sedan, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Jan 30, 1995 to Sep 30, 2004.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints18Close to the median 1994 sedan
Severity index16.71994 sedans average 16.8
First 24 months2Complaints in its first two years
Components
22% of complaints about the 1994 Dodge Colt name brakes
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 1994 Dodge Colt
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1994 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.
18 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Sep 30, 2004Failure Nov 15, 19951,000 milesDoraville, GASteering wheel/handle bar
THE STEERING WHEEL CAME OFF WHILE PARKING. DEALER WAS CONTACTED.*AK
NHTSA complaint 10094739 - Filed Oct 10, 2003Failure Oct 10, 2003Westland, MIAir bags, Automatic transmission
WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION DOESN'T SHIFT PROPERLY FROM THE FIRST TO THE SECOND GEAR, WON'T SHIFT, AND MAKES LOUD NOISE. ALSO, CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF AN AIR BAG SYSTEM PROBLEM. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
NHTSA complaint 10042754 - Filed Apr 30, 2001Failure Jun 1, 1999Thornton, COAnchorage
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA complaint 744748 - Filed Aug 23, 2000Failure Jun 17, 2000Citrus Heights, CAEngine, Air conditioner, Automatic transmission, Service brakes
ENGINE HEAD GASKET WOULD KEEP LEAKING OIL. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER AT LEAST 5 DIFFERENT TIMES FOR LEAKING GASKET. EACH TIME WOULD BE REPAIRED & THEN PROBLEM WOULD REAPPEAR AGAIN. ALSO, TRANSMISSION WAS FAILING TO SHIFT PROPERLY.*AK THE HEAD GASKET PROBLEM CONTINUED AND NOW THREE HEAD GASKET HAVE CRACKED. THE AIR CONDITIONER, MASTER CYLINDER, TRANSMISSION AND MOTOR MOUNTS ALSO FAILED. *YH
NHTSA complaint 868494 - Filed Apr 20, 2000Failure Apr 18, 2000Spring Valley, NYLower arm
TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND THEY TOLD CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS A BIG CRACK IN THE FRAME OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. IF DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY CAR COULD LOSE CONTROL. *AK
NHTSA complaint 860643 - Filed Apr 19, 2000Failure Mar 1, 2000Spring Valley, NYLower arm
VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT USED LAST FEB 24, 2000. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, THE VEHICLE PASSED SAFETY INSPECTION. LAST APRIL 18, CAR WAS SENT TO A TIRE DEALER FOR TIRE REPLACEMENT. MECHANICS FOUND A HUGE CRACK ON FRAME AT REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM PROBABLY CAUSED BY METAL FATIGUE.. FURTHER VISUAL INSPECTION INDICATE THAT CAR DID NOT ENGAGE IN A COLLISION AND THAT CRACK COULD BE CAUSED BY IMPROPER WELDING DURING ASSEMBLY. ADVISED TO TAKE VEHICLE OFF ROAD IMMEDIATELY FOR SAFETY REASONS. *AK
NHTSA complaint 721655 - Filed Feb 23, 2000Failure Mar 11, 1996Lakeworth, FLFrontalCrash
AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WHILE TRAVELING ON THE STREET AT 35 MPH. NO POTHOLE OR BUMP. VEHICLE WAS ROLLED OVER AT THE TIME OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA complaint 857434 - Filed Oct 29, 1998Forestville, MDFuel system, Gasoline
A FUEL SMELL CONSUMES THE ENTIRE VEHICLE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA complaint 829750 - Filed Jun 11, 1998Failure Apr 17, 1998Pleasnt Hill, CASeats
WHILE DRIVING BOLTS THAT HOLD DRIVER'S SEAT TO VEHICLE CHASSIS BROKE. METAL HAS TORN AWAY FROM CHASSIS. DEALERS NOTED POSSIBLE MANUFACTURING DEFECT. *AK
NHTSA complaint 822918 - Filed Jan 26, 1998Failure Jan 7, 1998Washington, DCModule
WHILE MERGING ONTO A HIGHWAY GOING 50-55 MPH THE CAR JUST COMPLETELY CUT OFF, LOST ALL POWER EXCEPT FOR THE LIGHTS. WHEN VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MECHANIC, MECHANIC STATED THAT COMPUTER SYSTEM WAS COMPELETELY DEAD. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK
NHTSA complaint 820908 - Filed Jun 25, 1997Failure May 27, 1997Gilbert, WVFrontalCrash1 injured
CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING SERIOUS BURNS TO THE STOMACH AREA, AND SHIRT WAS ALSO BURNED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA complaint 813504 - Filed Jan 2, 1997Failure Jan 2, 1997N. Weymouth, MAIgnition
WHEN STARTING VEHICLE, IT WOULD NOT START, EXPERIENCED LOSS OF POWER AT VARIOUS TIMES, HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, SEVERAL TIMES, WHO COULD NOT FIND OR FIX PROBLEM, BUT WOULD REPLACE PARTS. SENDING INVOICES. *AK
NHTSA complaint 806969 - Filed Aug 19, 1996Oakdale, CTService brakes, Rotor, Shoes/linings
CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS TWICE AND REAR BRAKE SHOES TWICE. CONSUMER IS DOING THIS EVERY SIX MONTHS.*AK
NHTSA complaint 801068 - Filed May 10, 1996Failure Apr 18, 1996LAS Vegas, NVWebbing
DRIVERS SEAT SHOULDER HARNESS TOO FAR BACK, SEAT BELT TWISTS/JAMS IN GUIDE WHEN PULLED FORWARD. *DSH
NHTSA complaint 504108 - Filed Feb 20, 1996Failure Jun 2, 1995Mercer ISL, WAFuel system, Hoses, Lines/piping, And fittings
FUEL LINE ROUTED UNDER VEHICLE RUPTURED, STALLING VEHICLE. TT
NHTSA complaint 500969 - Filed Oct 26, 1995Failure Oct 26, 1995North Tawand, NYService brakes, Foundation componentsCrash2 injured
BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING WHILE DRIVING AT 30-40MPH. TT AND THERE WERE ALSO TWO INJURIES. *JB
NHTSA complaint 974002 - Filed Jun 9, 1995Orlando, FLAutomatic transmission
VEHICLE WILL RATTLE WHEN SHIFTING IN 1ST TO 2ND. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TEST DRIVEN BY MANAGER @ DEALERSHIP, BUT CAN'T DETECT CAUSE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
NHTSA complaint 966556 - Filed Jan 30, 1995Failure Apr 3, 1994Long Beach, CAService brakes, Foundation components
HAD PROBLEM ON THE BRAKE CONSUMER DOESN'T KNOW THE KIND OF BRAKE. TT
NHTSA complaint 959401
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
3 NHTSA investigations on file
- DP03002 Defect petition, Steering
STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION
Opened May 7, 2003, closed Jul 22, 2003 - EA99007 Engineering analysis, Airbags
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
Opened Mar 16, 1999, closed May 30, 2000 - EA96014 Engineering analysis, Seat belts
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE
Opened Jun 28, 1996, closed Jun 12, 1997 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
7 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- R2118796A Feb 26, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling. - 0800600REV Dec 29, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB - 2300800B Nov 24, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT - 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 - 233599 Sep 3, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.