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Dodge Colt Electrical problems by year

8 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Dodge Colt's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Electrical complaints by model year

YearElectrical complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest Colt electrical complaints

1991 Dodge ColtElectrical systemFire2 injuries

Wiring harness from the battery to the firewall short circuited, causing an under hood fire. *Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 858373
1991 Dodge ColtElectrical system

Ecu module computer module failed causing complete engine shut down. Mjs

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 547237
1994 Dodge ColtElectrical system

While merging onto a highway going 50-55 mph the car just completely cut off, lost all power except for the lights. When vehicle was towed to mechanic, mechanic stated that computer system was compeletely dead. The problem has not been corrected. *Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 820908
1990 Dodge ColtElectrical systemSeats & seat beltsFire

Vehicle was parked and looked outside and the vehicle was burned up. Owner thinks that the fire started under the hood. Also owner states that when the door is shut the automatic shoulder belt opens and closes which causes the driver to be insecure in the seat.Can cause a safety concern. Under recal 95v102003. *Ak

Filed Incident Electrical system · Seat beltsNHTSA 814645
1989 Dodge ColtElectrical system

While driving brake lights & tail lights would go out when vehicle hit a bump; took vehicle to dealer who fixed it the first time ; did not fix it on last visit. Last few times; was told by dealer maybe vehicle had ground wiring problems. *Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 810460
1994 Dodge ColtElectrical system

When starting vehicle, it would not start, experienced loss of power at various times, had vehicle towed to dealership, several times, who could not find or fix problem, but would replace parts. Sending invoices. *Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 806969
1993 Dodge ColtElectrical system

On four different occasions the key was stuck in the ignition .*Ak consumer states the key remains in the ignition after the shift lock in engaged and is in the park position, consumer has had to remove the battery on several occasions to avoid having vehicle stolen. *Slc

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 805260

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

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