1993 Dodge Colt problems
Owners have filed 121 complaints about the 1993 Dodge Colt with NHTSA. Seat belts account for 84.3% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of power train at 4.1%.
Complaints121
Crashes3
Fires0
Injuries3
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Seat belts 84.3% · 102
Power train 4.1% · 5
Seats 3.3% · 4
Structure 2.5% · 3
Visibility 1.7% · 2
Engine and engine cooling 1.7% · 2
Steering 0.8% · 1
Electrical system 0.8% · 1
Severity
Of those complaints, 3 describe a crash and 3 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 3 in the last three years against 24 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 108,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Driver's side seat belt cable has come out of place which caused seat belt to become inoperable. Also, recall number 97v073002 dealt with same type of problem. However, this vehicle was not included due to vin. *Ak dealer validated that the problem was a manufacturer's problem and agreed to replace defective belt system, however a representative decided that consumer needed to pay half of the costs. *Slc Seat belts
Recall 97 v 073 002/driver's side guide rail: driver's side passive restraint belt would intermittently stay in forward position, and not secure occupant. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer this vehicle not cover under recall due to vin. *Ak the dealer damaged the door in the process of replacing the seat belt. The seat belt still did not operate properly. Seat belts
My Colt first had troubles with the seatbelt in 1996. Tha automatic belts would get stuck or not move either forward or back. It was taken care of by the dealer at no charge. When I got the recall in jan1998 it again went in after just starting trouble again. Now in 2000 thedriver side has done it again. It has been fixed again for the third time. Seat belts
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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