How many recalls does the 1991 Dodge Colt have?

The 1991 Dodge Colt has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1991 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 1991 Dodge Colt?

Of 17 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is seat belts.

1991 Dodge Colt Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1991 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 17 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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

Total complaints17

What owners report

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

“While driving the vehicle had shut down and would not restart. Ts scc”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2003-01-01

“Wiring harness from the battery to the firewall short circuited, causing an under hood fire. *ak”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD · reported 2000-03-05

“Ecu module computer module failed causing complete engine shut down. Mjs”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE · reported 1999-06-02

“Automatic shoulder restraints are positioned in an improper location/ pulls up against neck and face of front occupants.”

SEAT BELTS · reported 1996-10-19

“While driving vehicle the fuel injector in the fuel pump area just down and allows the vehicle to shut down in full operation. Vehicle has been in the shop 3 times for this problem and the problem has not been resolved. *ak”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS · reported 1996-10-12

“Recall repair not performed on seat belt buckles due to unavailability of parts.”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · reported 1996-05-21

“Right seat weld broke, causing instability of seat.*dh”

SEATS · reported 1996-04-01

“Sometimes seat belts do not retract. *ak”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR · reported 1995-07-03

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