How many recalls does the 1978 Dodge Colt have?

The 1978 Dodge Colt has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1978 Dodge Colt has an open recall?

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1978 Dodge Colt Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1978 Dodge Colt has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 175,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 83V019000 1983-02-24 160,000 affected

Defect

FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAPS ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY RUST IF EXPOSED TO ROAD SALT USED FOR SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL.

Remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE EXISTING SUPPORT STRAPS WITH GALVANIZED STEEL STRAPS WITHOUT CHARGE.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 79V149000 1979-06-13 15,000 affected

Defect

THE POSSIBILITY OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL LEAKAGE EXISTS DUE TO AN INADEQUATE STAKING OPERATION THAT MAY ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK BY THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM AND DISCHARGE FROM THE PUMP BODY THROUGH THE PUMP BREATHER HOLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FUEL PUMPS AT NO COST TO OWNERS.

Defect investigations

Investigation PE87035 Opened 1987-07-01 · closed 1987-09-08

SEAT BLT STALK CABLE WIRES

SUMMARY:A REVIEW OF THE RECENT CANADIAN VEHICLE RECALL INFORMATION PRO-VIDED BY TRANSPORT CANADA REVEALED THAT CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SAFETYRECALL CAMPAIGN IN CANADA (CODE 393) ON CERTAIN 1977 THRU 1979 DODGE ANDPLYMOUTH COLT VEHICLES TO REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT BELT STALKS.A REVIEW OF AVAILABLE INFORMATION REVEALED…

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 1978 Dodge Colt as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.