MYRModel Year Report

1993 Dodge Colt

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1993 Dodge Colt
RENDERED 2026-09-16T14:34:39.730Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

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

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SEAT BELTS 94%

94% of complaints: seat belts — 101 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

CRASH INJURY
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THE DRIVERS AUTOMATIC RETRACTABLE SEAT BELT WON'T RETRACT ON THE TRACK. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950703

AFTER REAR IMPACT DRIVER NOR PASSENGER SEATBELT LOCKUP, RESULTING IN INJURIES. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950421

AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS OPENED UP, UPON SIDE IMPACT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950221

POWER TRAIN 5%

5% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

SEATS 4%

4% of complaints: seats — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing power adjust and recliner.

CRASH
STRUCTURE 3%

3% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing door and body.

VISIBILITY 2%

2% of complaints: visibility — 2 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and windshield.

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

I 20030507 — DP (closed 20030722)

STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Dodge Colt — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (101 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (4 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 1993 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 1993 Dodge Colt?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 94% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Dodge Colt have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.