How many recalls does the 1982 Dodge Colt have?

The 1982 Dodge Colt has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1982 Dodge Colt has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1982 Dodge Colt?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

1982 Dodge Colt Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1982 Dodge Colt. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Ignition switch failed.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH · reported 1988-11-23

“Headlight switch has been replaced several times and continues to fail.”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH · reported 1987-07-23

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 1982 Dodge Colt as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.