MYRModel Year Report

1985 Dodge Colt

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1985 Dodge Colt
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:42:09.907Z

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, 1985 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1982: 1 complaints 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
1985: 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.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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TIMING CHAIN BROKE AND DAMAGED ENGINE BLOCK/SHORT BLOCK REPLACED TWICE, ALSO ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960904

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19921022 — EA (closed 19931029)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1985 Dodge Colt — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports 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:engine, 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.