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1986 Dodge Colt vs 1987 Dodge Colt

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1986 Dodge Colt1987 Dodge Colt
NHTSA complaints2228
Recall campaigns00
Service bulletins (TSBs)00
Investigations43
Crash reports02
Fire reports10
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)22–3322–31
Median reported mileage

Reported problems side by side

ComponentDodge ColtDodge Colt
Seat Belts2117
Engine and Engine Cooling15
Power Train04
Visibility03
Fuel System, Gasoline11
Structure10
Electrical System01
Equipment01

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.