1971 Dodge Colt Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1971 Dodge Colt has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 10,648 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 71V002000 1971-11-06 1,278 affected
Defect

CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 101.POSSIBILITY THAT CERTAIN THROTTLE LCOMPONENTS WERE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, OR MAY LOSE PROPER ADJUSTMENT, EITHERCONDITION COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN INABILITY TO OPEN CARBURETOR TO MAXIMUMENGINE POWER.(CORRECT BYREPLACING COMPONENTS WHERE NECESSARY).POSSIBILITYTHAT HINGE PINS AND RETAINING SNAP…

STRUCTURE 71V178000 1971-10-06 4,685 affected
Defect

STATION WAGON.POSSIBILITY THAT PLUG COVER FOR SPARE TIRE REL EASE NUT MAY BEREMOVED, NOT REPLACED OR LOST.IF PLUG IS NOTPUT BACK IN PLACE AND EXHAUSTSYSTEM IS DETERIORATED, EXHAUSTGASES COULD ENTER PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.(CORRECT BY INSPECT ING AND REPLACING ONE HAVING ATTACHING CORD TO PREVENTLOSS). PREVENT LOSS.%TOR

PARKING BRAKE 71V175000 1971-10-06 4,685 affected
Defect

CAMPAIGN NO 114 120.STATION WAGON.POSSIBILITY THAT PARKINGBRAKE CABLE MAYBE MISROUTED AT REAR OF VEHICLE WHICH COULD A LLOW ABNORMAL WEAR BETWEEN CABLEAND REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THIS COULD RESULT IN INABILITY TO APPLY PARKINGBRAKE.(CORRE CT BY BY INSPECTING AND ADDING ADDITIONAL CLAMP TO HOLD CABLESECURELY.)

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1971 Dodge Colt as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.