MYRModel Year Report

1988 Dodge Colt

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1988 Dodge Colt
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:35:28.865Z

Only 25 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 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
25

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1988

Investigations
2

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 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1986: 22 complaints 1986 1987: 28 complaints 1988: 25 complaints 1988 25 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 1986: 22 complaints 1986 1987: 28 complaints 1987 1988: 25 complaints 1988 25 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 1986: 22 complaints 1986 1987: 28 complaints 1987 1988: 25 complaints 1988 25 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

1988: 25 complaints

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 25 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

21 of 25 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly and anchorage.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

The shoulder straps failed to restrain on both seats, causing injuries. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-17

Also filed under Seats

Power train

2 of 25 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 25 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Tires

1 of 25 total reports mentions: tires.

Seats

1 of 25 total reports mentions: seats.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1992-10-22Engineering analysisClosed 1993-10-29 Engine compartment fires
  2. I
    1994-12-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-08-02 Takata seat blt bckls fail
  3. R
    1995-12-13Seat belts95V103003 The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "Press." If a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to…

    Remedy: Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1988 Dodge Colt — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 21 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95V103003 · Seat belts
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 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 1988 Dodge Colt?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 84% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1988 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.