1980 Dodge Colt
Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1980
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1980: 0 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 22 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 25 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 107 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 |
Known problem areas
No complaint components on file for this model year.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1980-04-03Interior lighting80V010000 The ashtray bulb socket in the involved vehicles may have been manufactured with materials that do not possess the required electrical resistance qualities. When the ashtray bulb is lit for an…
Remedy: The dealer will remove the existing bulb socket and wiring assembly and replace it with components that have the proper electrical resistance qualities, at no charge to owner.
Buy-smart checklist
1980 Dodge Colt — pre-purchase inspection
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 80V010000 · Interior lighting
FAQ
- Is the 1980 Dodge Colt reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- How many recalls does the 1980 Dodge Colt have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.