- The problem
- 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 operate improperly.
- The risk
- The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- 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 are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
Vehicle safety record
1991 Dodge Colt Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 22 complaints about the 1991 Dodge Colt with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (11) and the engine & cooling (4). Those complaints describe 1 crash, 1 fire and 2 injuries. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 1995 for the buckle assembly. For comparison, the 1990 has 13 and the 1992 has 15.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Colt year, for its age
#90 most complained-about 1991 vehicle
- Complaints
- 22
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1991 Dodge Colt problems
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1991 Dodge Colt recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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22 complaints about the 1991 Dodge Colt
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
I have a 1992 dodge colt vista that while driving will shutdown. Sometimes it takes a couple minutes and you can restart the car, other times it takes a day. This problem does not happen every day, sometimes you can drive for a month with out it happening. I have had this car in two different mechanic shops and they can not find the problem. It leaves no error codes in the cars computer. *Ph
While driving the vehicle had shut down and would not restart. Ts scc
Both motorized shoulder harnesses fail to move when the door is opened. Nlm
Wiring harness from the battery to the firewall short circuited, causing an under hood fire. *Ak
Sliding back door did not close all the way. Dealer had to tighten door. Currently, the children can not close door. Also, the children get headaches when the door is shut and windows are up due to fumes getting in the vehicle. *Ak
Ecu module computer module failed causing complete engine shut down. Mjs
Recall repair not performed on seat belt buckles due to unavailability of parts.
Shoulder strap tightens around the neck and shoulders.
While driving vehicle the fuel injector in the fuel pump area just down and allows the vehicle to shut down in full operation. Vehicle has been in the shop 3 times for this problem and the problem has not been resolved. *Ak
Under recall campaign 95v103003 dealer replaced only the buckle/latch plate inserts but won't lock into buckle, dealer refuses to fix, and indicates that the recall didn't require fixing latch plate. *Ak
Automatic shoulder restraints are positioned in an improper location/ pulls up against neck and face of front occupants.
Exhaust manifold has a hole in it, causing fumes to leak into passenger compartment.
#Ea9604, the automatic shoulder belt on the driver's and passenger's sides clutches intermittently.*Ak
Right seat weld broke, causing instability of seat.*Dh
Front seat belts, lap/shoulder belt will overtighten and cannot get of seat, opens the door to release the seat belts. *Ak
Experienced intermittent malfunctioning of automatic shoulder harness when stopped midway along track or won't go towards driver/pass. At all. *Ak
Consumer wife was driving went to apply the brake there was no brake it was the master cylinder is needed to be replace . Tt
SOMETIMES SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT. *AK
Rotors overheated, causing rotors to warp/brake failure. (Other vehicle on 479612, 479613) *aw
Drivers seatbelt female portion cracked and pieces fell in making seatbelt unusable. Tt
5 Sp-transmission; intermittently while driving vehicle will lose traction/power and may return. Please describe details. Tt
Automatic seat belts intermittently fail, also seat belts fit poorly, applying extreme pressure to passenger's. *Aw
Dodge Colt: every year compared
All Colt years1991 Dodge Colt vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 Dodge Colt | 22 | 1 | F | |
| 1991 Dodge Caravan | 623 | 11 | F | Compare |
| 1991 Dodge Grand Caravan | 129 | 8 | A | Compare |
| 1991 Dodge Dakota | 128 | 5 | B | Compare |
| 1991 Dodge Dynasty | 109 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 1991 Dodge Monaco | 37 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 1991 Dodge Daytona | 14 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 1991 Dodge Dodge Truck | 11 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1991 Dodge B250 | 6 | 0 | D | 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 1991 Dodge Colt
Does the 1991 Dodge Colt have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1991 Dodge Colt: buckle assembly (May 1995). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Dodge Colt?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (11), engine & cooling (4), brakes (2).
How many complaints has the 1991 Dodge Colt had?
22 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 12, 1994 and the latest on September 12, 2003. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 2 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1991 Dodge Colt a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 23 out of 100 (grade F: far more 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 1991 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