1991 Dodge Colt: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 17 owner complaints on record; most reports concern seat belts.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 1995
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Automatic shoulder restraints are positioned in an improper location/ pulls up against neck and face of front occupants.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Oct 1996
“While driving vehicle the fuel injector in the fuel pump area just down and allows the vehicle to shut down in full operation. Vehicle has been in the shop 3 times for this problem and the problem has not been resolved. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Oct 1996
“Consumer wife was driving went to apply the brake there was no brake it was the master cylinder is needed to be replace . Tt”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 1995
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“Front seat belts, lap/shoulder belt will overtighten and cannot get of seat, opens the door to release the seat belts. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jan 1991
“Under recall campaign 95v103003 dealer replaced only the buckle/latch plate inserts but won't lock into buckle, dealer refuses to fix, and indicates that the recall didn't require fixing latch plate. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts
“Experienced intermittent malfunctioning of automatic shoulder harness when stopped midway along track or won't go towards driver/pass. At all. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
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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Is the 1991 Dodge Colt reliable?
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1991 Dodge Colt. The most complained-about area is seat belts.
Does the 1991 Dodge Colt have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning seat belts:front:buckle assembly. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.