1996 Dodge Colt recalls & complaints

2 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).

0recalls

0high risk

0stop-driving

2complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the Dodge Colt under individual trim or body names rather than "Colt", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

2complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Engine (1), Seat belts (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (2)

11/26/1998 · Engine
1500 4X4 I PURCHASED A 1996 DODGE TRUCK, AND UP UNTIL NOW I HAVEN'T HAD ANY PROBLEMS. I HAVE REPLACED ALMOST EVERY SINGLE FREEZE PLUG ON THE ENGINE EXCEPT FOR THE ONES ON THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE. THESE FAILURES HAVE ALL BEEN WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF EACH OTHER. I EXPECT THE FRONT ONES TO FAIL IN THE NEXT TWO MONTHS. I HAVE TALKED TO A FEW MECHANICS, AND THEY…

06/04/1997 · Seat belts
CONSUMER RECEIVED MFR RECALL LETTER IN JAN. OF 97, THEN CONTACTED DELAND DODGE OF FLORIDA FOR REPAIR DATE, WHICH WAS SET FOR 1/97. CONSUMER HAS GONE BACK A NUMBER OF TIMES TO DELAND DODGE ABOUT REPAIRS FOR DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT BUTTONS AND HAVE NOT HAD REPAIRS DONE YET AS OF TODAY. DELAND DODGE 2322 S. WOODLAND BLVD. DELAND, FL. 32724 (GARY /PARTS DEPT.)-904…

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