MYRModel Year Report

1992 Dodge Colt

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1992 Dodge Colt
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:41:47.890Z

Only 14 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 14 complaints 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, 1992 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 1992 1993: 107 complaints 1993 1994: 18 complaints 1995: 0 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996
1992: 14 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 14 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

4 of 14 total reports mention: seat belts.

SEAT BELTS

2 of 14 total reports mention: seat belts.

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THE DRIVERS AUTOMATIC RESTRAINT SYSTEM DOES NOT ALWAYS RETRACT, THERFORE NOT RESTRAINING THE OCCUPANT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960503

VISIBILITY

1 of 14 total reports mentions: visibility.

SUSPENSION

1 of 14 total reports mentions: suspension.

STEERING

1 of 14 total reports mentions: steering.

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THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT SOMTIMES TIGHTENS UP WHEN IN USE . PLEASE DESCRIBE .

NHTSA ODI report, 19960827

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19960119 — PE (closed 19960628)

AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILURE

I 19960628 — EA (closed 19970612)

AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE

R 19970905 — latches/locks/linkages

EXCESS LUBRICATION CAN CAUSE THE RUBBER DOOR LATCH SWITCH COVER TO DEFORM, AND THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH TO MALFUNCTION, SO THAT THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE WOULD REMAIN AT THE A-PILLAR WHEN THE DOOR WAS

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH WITH A SWITCH THAT UTILIZES REDUCED LUBRICATING GREASE, IMPROVED CONTACT SURFACE, AND A DIFFERENT RUBBER ISOLATION BOOT.

Campaign 97V063002 — check if this car was fixed

R 19970905 — seat belts

THE GUIDE RAIL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE CONTAINS A COVERED CABLE AND ALSO AN ANGLED BELT GUIDE AT THE TOP END OF THE WEBBING. THE COMBINATION OF THESE FACTORS CAN LEAD, OVER TIME, TO THE CABLE'S MOVEMENT

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REPLACEMENT GUIDE RAIL THAT INCORPORATES A DOUBLE LIP DUST SEAL AND AN ANODIC OXIDE COATING.

Campaign 97V073002 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Dodge Colt — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 97V063002 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 97V073002 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1992 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 1992 Dodge Colt?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Dodge Colt have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.