MYRModel Year Report

1982 Dodge Colt

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1982 Dodge Colt
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:42:16.673Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Colt Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1982 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 1 complaints 1985 1986: 22 complaints 1987: 28 complaints 1987 1988: 25 complaints 1989: 33 complaints 1989 1990: 12 complaints 1991: 17 complaints 1991 1992: 14 complaints 1993: 107 complaints 1993 1994: 18 complaints 1995: 0 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996
1982: 1 complaints
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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.

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HEADLIGHT SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES AND CONTINUES TO FAIL.

NHTSA ODI report, 19981127

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.

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IGNITION SWITCH FAILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19981127

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20071015 — fuel system, gasoline

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 VEHIC

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.

Campaign 07E064000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1982 Dodge Colt — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07E064000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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:headlights:switch, 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.