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 closed.
Body, doors & structure
Dodge Colt Body problems by year
8 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Dodge Colt's body, doors & structure. Doors, hoods and latches, frame rust, sunroofs, leaks, trim and structural failures.
Body complaints by model year
Body recalls
Latest Colt body complaints
Roof struts in vehicle were rusted and replaced by dealership in summer of 1999. Two years later, struts were rusting again. Dealership was refusing to assist consumer. Please provide any additional information/attachments.*Ak
Recall 97 v 073 002/driver's side guide rail: driver's side passive restraint belt would intermittently stay in forward position, and not secure occupant. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer this vehicle not cover under recall due to vin. *Ak the dealer damaged the door in the process of replacing the seat belt. The seat belt still did not operate properly. *Yh
For years, water leaking inside trunk. Don't know where leak coming from. Rotted away entire interior of trunk. Around october/november 1999, noticed seat belt won't clip into place, and if it does after several attempts, it's stuck inside. When press button "press" nothing happens. *Ak
The hood of the car flew open while driving in traffic. *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
The passenger's side door tracks are broken. The door sticks when it's open. It does not open properly. Will be taken vehicle to dealer. *Ak
Rear door opens with great difficulty. Often the door jams, not allowing the owner to close the door. The dealer will be notified. *Ak
Vehicles driver and passenger has broken welds on beam area. Tt
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data