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
Engine & cooling
Dodge Colt Engine problems by year
15 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Dodge Colt's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
Latest Colt engine complaints
While driving the vehicle had shut down and would not restart. Ts scc
Engine head gasket would keep leaking oil. Had taken vehicle to dealer at least 5 different times for leaking gasket. Each time would be repaired & then problem would reappear again. Also, transmission was failing to shift properly.*Ak the head gasket problem continued and now three head gasket have cracked. The air conditioner, master cylinder, transmission and motor mounts also failed. *Yh
Cracked exhaust manifold leaks fumes inside vehicle through vents causing safety hazard of carbon monoxide for those inside vehicle. *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
Exhaust manifold is prone too wide/cracking, causing the exhaust to escape into the fresh air intake and then into the vehicle. When searching for replacement, difficult to find one without the same problem. *Ak *ml
1500 4X4 I purchased a 1996 dodge truck, and up until now I haven't had any problems. I have replaced almost every single freeze plug on the engine except for the ones on the front of the engine. These failures have all been within 2 months of each other. I expect the front ones to fail in the next two months. I have talked to a few mechanics, and they say these shouldn't be wearing out as fast as they are.
RADIATOR FAILED.
VEHICLE STOPPED SUDDENLY WITH NO ENGINE POWER.
HOLE IN EXHAUST PIPE.
Exhaust manifold has a hole in it, causing fumes to leak into passenger compartment.
Timing chain broke and damaged engine block/short block replaced twice, also engine mounts broke. *Ak
Cranshaft broke, allowing harmonic balancer to fly across the interstate. *Ak
Purchase new 7/87 drive car for two year was driving on the freeway and car stall need a new engine and the rotor was replace. Tt
Toxic fumes within vehicle came from the brakes which were made of lead/aluminum. *Ak
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