1993 Dodge Colt Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1993 Dodge Colt, and owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1993 Dodge Colt
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
Excess lubrication can cause the rubber door latch switch cover to deform, and the door latch switch to malfunction, so that the shoulder belt anchorage would remain at the a-pillar when the door was closed.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the door latch switch with a switch that utilizes reduced lubricating grease, improved contact surface, and a different rubber isolation boot.
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Anchorage (seat belts)
The guide rail on the driver's side contains a covered cable and also an angled belt guide at the top end of the webbing. The combination of these factors can lead, over time, to the cable's movement exerting abrading force to the lower edges of the cable's chamber, sufficient to cause the cable to drop out of the chamber with the…
Remedy: Dealers will install a new replacement guide rail that incorporates a double lip dust seal and an anodic oxide coating.
107 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1993 Dodge Colt have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 108,398 miles. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 27 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 dodge colt. The contact stated that the automatic seat belt cable was came loose and caused the seat belts to become inoperable. The contact mentioned that the failure was”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 31, 2012 · Seat belts
“There was a recall on the seat belts for my 1993 dodge colt in 1997. I had them fixed according to the recall, but they failed again a couple of years ago. Same problem. There is an automatic seat bel”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 15, 2006 · Seat belts
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1993 Dodge Colt. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 26–31 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 23–28 / 30–36 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.5/1.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Dodge Colt model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Colt model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 Dodge Colt | 3 | 0 |
| 1976 Dodge Colt | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 Dodge Colt | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 Dodge Colt | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 Dodge Colt | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 Dodge Colt | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 Dodge Colt | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 Dodge Colt | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 Dodge Colt | 1 | 22 |
| 1987 Dodge Colt | 1 | 28 |
| 1988 Dodge Colt | 1 | 25 |
| 1989 Dodge Colt | 1 | 33 |
| 1990 Dodge Colt | 1 | 12 |
| 1991 Dodge Colt | 1 | 17 |
| 1992 Dodge Colt | 2 | 14 |
| 1993 Dodge Colt | 2 | 107 |
| 1994 Dodge Colt | 0 | 18 |
| 1996 Dodge Colt | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 1993 Dodge Colt
How do I know if my 1993 Dodge Colt has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1993 Dodge Colt; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 97V063002).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.