How many recalls does the 1985 Dodge Colt have?

The 1985 Dodge Colt has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1985 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 1985 Dodge Colt?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1985 Dodge Colt Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1985 Dodge Colt. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“Timing chain broke and damaged engine block/short block replaced twice, also engine mounts broke. *ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 1988-01-01

Defect investigations

Investigation EA92034 Opened 1992-10-22 · closed 1993-10-29

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

There is no summary currently available

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 1985 Dodge Colt as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.