How many recalls does the 1988 Dodge Colt have?

The 1988 Dodge Colt has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1988 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 1988 Dodge Colt?

Of 28 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is seat belts.

1988 Dodge Colt Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1988 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 28 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:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

SEATS

TIRES

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Total complaints28

What owners report

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

“Seat belt buckle broke and the latch will not catch in the buckle”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · reported 1999-12-01

“Recall 95v103003, seat belt buckles. It has been approximately 2 years since consumer has been trying to get the vehicle's problem remedied. Thus far, the dealer and manufacturer keep telling her that the parts are not available. She has completed all necessary documentation concerning this…”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · reported 1998-06-19

“While driving the vehicle caught on fire in the fuel line system. Please describe. *ak”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY · reported 1996-12-31

“Received 1st recall notice in feb and 2nd recall notice in august concening seat belt buckle recall repairs. Dealer still does not have parts in stock. Dealer did not say that he would order the parts. (95v-103.003). *ak”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · reported 1996-08-21

“5speed manual transmission, when placed into neutral the engine races and the throttle seems stuck.*ak”

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION · reported 1996-08-07

“5speed manual transmission, when placed into neutral the engine races and the throttle seems stuck.*ak”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 1996-08-07

“Seat belt recall repairs delayed due to scheduling difficulty. *sd”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE · reported 1996-03-20

“Owner refused recall repairs to his seat belt buckles due to time constraints. *dsh”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · reported 1996-02-20