1986 Dodge Colt seat belts problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1986 Dodge Colt — 95% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Consumer received a recall regarding the seat belt buckles with a lifetime warranty. Consumer also stated there had always been problems with the back seat belt buckles. The problem was both back seat belt buckles were stuck in the seat. Dealer and manufacturer were contacted, however they stated…”
filed Oct 31, 2002
“For years, water leaking inside trunk. Don't know where leak coming from. Rotted away entire interior of trunk. Around october/november 1999, noticed seat belt won't clip into place, and if it does after several attempts, it's stuck inside. When press button "press" nothing happens. *ak”
filed Mar 9, 2000
“Recall notice on seat belt, dealer said no parts available and will not call customer when parts are available.”
filed May 12, 1998
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Colt years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 Colt | 95 | 89% |
| 1989 Colt | 25 | 76% |
| 1988 Colt | 21 | 84% |
| 1987 Colt | 17 | 61% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1986 Dodge Colt
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.