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Vehicle safety record
1985 Dodge Colt Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1985 Dodge Colt with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1984 has 1 and the 1986 has 22.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Colt year, for its age
#125 most complained-about 1985 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1985 Dodge Colt problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 1985 Dodge Colt
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1985 Dodge Colt. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 1985 Dodge Colt
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Dodge Colt: every year compared
All Colt years1985 Dodge Colt vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 Dodge Colt | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 1985 Dodge Caravan | 49 | 6 | A | Compare |
| 1985 Dodge 600 | 2 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 1985 Dodge Aries | 2 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 1985 Dodge Charger | 2 | 3 | A | Compare |
| 1985 Dodge D150 | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1985 Dodge B150 | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1985 Dodge Colt Vista | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1985 Dodge Colt
Does the 1985 Dodge Colt have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1985 Dodge Colt right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Dodge Colt?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 1985 Dodge Colt had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 4, 1996 and the latest on September 4, 1996. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1985 Dodge Colt a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 98 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Dodge Colt year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Dodge Colt years have the most complaints?
1993 (113), 1989 (33), 1987 (28). See every Dodge Colt year compared.
What should I do if my 1985 Dodge Colt has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data