How many recalls does the 1990 Dodge Colt have?

The 1990 Dodge Colt has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1990 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 1990 Dodge Colt?

Of 14 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is seat belts.

1990 Dodge Colt Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1990 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 14 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

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

111

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Total complaints14

What owners report

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

“Vehicle was parked and looked outside and the vehicle was burned up. Owner thinks that the fire started under the hood. Also owner states that when the door is shut the automatic shoulder belt opens and closes which causes the driver to be insecure in the seat.can cause a safety concern. Under…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD · reported 1997-07-25

“Vehicle was parked and looked outside and the vehicle was burned up. Owner thinks that the fire started under the hood. Also owner states that when the door is shut the automatic shoulder belt opens and closes which causes the driver to be insecure in the seat.can cause a safety concern. Under…”

SEAT BELTS · reported 1997-07-25

“Consumer's brother was driving vehicle, and had a head-on collision with another vehicle. At time of crash driver was wearing his seat belts, the shoulder belt had to be cut off of occupant, and the lap belt detached itself during impact. *ak”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · reported 1997-04-12

“The front automatic restraint system has failed. It will only retract half way or it will not work at all. Please describe. *ak”

SEAT BELTS · reported 1996-03-24

“Ignition switch shorted, causing fire. *dh”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH · reported 1996-03-01

“Vehicles driver and passenger has broken welds on beam area. Tt”

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR · reported 1995-06-05

“Driver's seat belt buckles fails to latch. *skd”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · reported 1995-05-01

Defect investigations

Investigation EA96014 Opened 1996-06-28 · closed 1997-06-12

AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE

THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ALLEGEDLY MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILS

Investigation EA96014 Opened 1996-06-28 · closed 1997-06-12

AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE

THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ALLEGEDLY MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILS

Investigation EA96014 Opened 1996-06-28 · closed 1997-06-12

AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE

THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ALLEGEDLY MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILS

Investigation EA98002 Opened 1998-01-30 · closed 1998-04-30

TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP

Investigation EA98002 Opened 1998-01-30 · closed 1998-04-30