MYRModel Year Report

1985 Dodge Colt

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1985 Dodge Colt
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:43:40.126Z

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
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 1 complaint 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1 1986: 22 complaints 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 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1 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 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1 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

1985: 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.

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

Show complaint excerpts

Timing chain broke and damaged engine block/short block replaced twice, also engine mounts broke.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-09-04

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1992-10-22Engineering analysisClosed 1993-10-29 Engine compartment fires

Buy-smart checklist

1985 Dodge Colt — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1985 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 1985 Dodge Colt?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1985 Dodge Colt have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.