MYRModel Year Report

1982 Dodge Colt

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1982 Dodge Colt
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:38:55.882Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1982

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1982: 1 complaint 1982 1 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1986: 22 complaints 1986 1987: 28 complaints 1988: 25 complaints 1988 1989: 33 complaints 1990: 12 complaints 1990 1991: 17 complaints 1992: 14 complaints 1992 1993: 107 complaints 1994: 18 complaints 1994 1995: 0 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1996
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 22 complaints 1986 1987: 28 complaints 1987 1988: 25 complaints 1988 1989: 33 complaints 1989 1990: 12 complaints 1990 1991: 17 complaints 1991 1992: 14 complaints 1992 1993: 107 complaints 1993 1994: 18 complaints 1994 1995: 0 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 22 complaints 1986 1987: 28 complaints 1987 1988: 25 complaints 1988 1989: 33 complaints 1989 1990: 12 complaints 1990 1991: 17 complaints 1991 1992: 14 complaints 1992 1993: 107 complaints 1993 1994: 18 complaints 1994 1995: 0 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996

1982: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19821
19830
19841
19851
198622
198728
198825
198933
199012
199117
199214
1993107
199418
19950
19962

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Exterior lighting

1 of 1 total report mentions: exterior lighting, most commonly citing switch.

Show complaint excerpts

Ignition switch failed.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-11-27

Also filed under Electrical system

Electrical system

1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing switch.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2007-10-15Fuel system, gasoline07E064000 Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between August 2006 and July 2007 for use on the…

    Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2007. Owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1982 Dodge Colt — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Exterior lighting: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07E064000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1982 Dodge Colt reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1982 Dodge Colt?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1982 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.