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1987 Dodge Colt

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Seat Belts. Review the 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

2 crash reports0 fire reports2 injury reports

Seat Belts complaints

17 reports
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Mileage unknown · Aug 26, 1997
Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE AFTER RECALL REPAIRS.

NHTSA ODI #521512

Mileage unknown · Aug 21, 1997
Seat Belts

RECALL REPAIR NOT PERFORMED ON FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.

NHTSA ODI #519274

Mileage unknown · Aug 20, 1997
Seat Belts

PLASTIC IN REAR AND CENTER SEAT BELT BUCKLE HAD DEGRADED. THIS VARIATION IS CAUSED BY POSSIBLE CONTACT OF SUN RAYS. *AK

NHTSA ODI #815522

Mileage unknown · Dec 30, 1996
Seat BeltsVisibility

SEAT BELT BUCKLES INOPERATIVE

NHTSA ODI #513319

Mileage unknown · Sep 23, 1996
Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT FAILED.

NHTSA ODI #509021

Mileage unknown · Jul 9, 1996
Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED. *SD

NHTSA ODI #506289

Mileage unknown · Jun 17, 1996
Seat Belts

LEFT SIDE PASSENGER SEAT BELT WILL NOT LOCK. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ODI #985742

Mileage unknown · Dec 6, 1995
Seat Belts

#95V103003 DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE . TT

NHTSA ODI #976152

Mileage unknown · Sep 20, 1995
Seat Belts

#PE94-093 THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT BUCKLE . TT

NHTSA ODI #972254

Mileage unknown · Jun 20, 1995
Seat BeltsVisibility

BOLT FOR WINDSHIELD WIPER ON DRIVERS SIDE BROKE OFF, CAUSING WIPER TO FALL OFF/POOR VISIBILITY. *DSH

NHTSA ODI #485473

Official recalls

1

95V103003 · Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly

May 24, 1995

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 & remedy

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 INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.

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NHTSA investigations

3

PE94093 · Takata Seat Blt Bckls Fail

Opened Dec 21, 1994 · Closed Aug 2, 1995

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts

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EA92034 · Engine Compartment Fires

Opened Oct 22, 1992 · Closed Oct 29, 1993

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling

There is no summary currently available

PE91138 · Rear Bumper Cover Fires

Opened Oct 14, 1991 · Closed Jan 21, 1992

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages

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