MYRModel Year Report

1994 Dodge Colt

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1994 Dodge Colt
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:39:45.445Z

Only 18 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 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
18

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
3

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 1989: 33 complaints 1990: 12 complaints 1990 1991: 17 complaints 1992: 14 complaints 1992 1993: 107 complaints 1994: 18 complaints 1994 18 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 1989: 33 complaints 1989 1990: 12 complaints 1990 1991: 17 complaints 1991 1992: 14 complaints 1992 1993: 107 complaints 1993 1994: 18 complaints 1994 18 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 1989: 33 complaints 1989 1990: 12 complaints 1990 1991: 17 complaints 1991 1992: 14 complaints 1992 1993: 107 complaints 1993 1994: 18 complaints 1994 18 1995: 0 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996

1994: 18 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 18 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

5 of 18 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Power train

3 of 18 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

While driving transmission doesn't shift properly from the first to the second gear, won't shift, and makes loud noise. Also, consumer complained of an air bag system problem. Dealer notified.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-10

Also filed under Air bags

Air bags

3 of 18 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Air bag deployment while traveling on the street at 35 MPH. No pothole or bump. Vehicle was rolled over at the time of air bag deployment. Dealer notified.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-02-23

Consumer's daughter was involved in an accident and the driver's side air bag deployed, causing serious burns to the stomach area, and shirt was also burned. Please describe details.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-06-25

Suspension

2 of 18 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing lower arm.

Seat belts

2 of 18 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing webbing and anchorage.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1996-06-28Engineering analysisClosed 1997-06-12 Automatic shoulder belt failure
  2. I
    1999-03-16Engineering analysisClosed 2000-05-30 Inadvertent air bag deployment
  3. I
    2003-05-07Defect petitionClosed 2003-07-22 Steering column separation

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Dodge Colt — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1994 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 1994 Dodge Colt?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 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.