How many recalls does the 1986 Dodge Colt have?

The 1986 Dodge Colt has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1986 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 1986 Dodge Colt?

Of 24 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is seat belts.

1986 Dodge Colt Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1986 Dodge Colt has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 920,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seat belts. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEAT BELTS 95V103003 1995-05-24 920,000 affected

Defect

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Consequence

THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS…

Complaints by component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

SEAT BELTS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

Total complaints24

What owners report

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

“Consumer received a recall regarding the seat belt buckles with a lifetime warranty. Consumer also stated there had always been problems with the back seat belt buckles. The problem was both back seat belt buckles were stuck in the seat. Dealer and manufacturer were contacted, however they stated…”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2002-09-01

“For years, water leaking inside trunk. Don't know where leak coming from. Rotted away entire interior of trunk. Around october/november 1999, noticed seat belt won't clip into place, and if it does after several attempts, it's stuck inside. When press button "press" nothing happens. *ak”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · reported 1999-11-01

“For years, water leaking inside trunk. Don't know where leak coming from. Rotted away entire interior of trunk. Around october/november 1999, noticed seat belt won't clip into place, and if it does after several attempts, it's stuck inside. When press button "press" nothing happens. *ak”

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID · reported 1999-11-01

“Seat belt buckle recall repairs refused twice; once due to unavailability of parts, second time dealer received wrong parts, consumer will have to return a third time, has still not heard from dealer (95v-103-003). *ak”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · reported 1996-08-30

“Cranshaft broke, allowing harmonic balancer to fly across the interstate. *ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 1996-07-19

“Rear driver's and passenger's side seat belts are inoperative. The seat belts are in the lock position, cannot disengage the belt from the buckle. *ak”

SEAT BELTS · reported 1996-07-07

“Drivers side seat buckle will not latch for proper use of safety restraints. Tt”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · reported 1995-04-17

“Internal plastic part of front passenger's buckle broke, causing seat belt buckle to not latch. Tt”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · reported 1995-02-15